State revenues off to good start for 2019 Fiscal Year with 4.7 percent increase, budget officials say
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State budget officials report the first month of the 2019 Fiscal Year was a good…
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Boone County Sheriff accepting applications for citizen’s academy class; begins in September
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications for its fall citizen’s academy class. Students of the ten (10)…
Kentucky Supreme Court probes state’s medical review panels, legislation on malpractice lawsuits
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on legislation passed by the 2017 General…
Covington might eliminate green stickers for trash; how that and other changes could impact residents
NKyTribune staff The Covington City Commission is considering the elimination of the “green sticker” program and reducing fines for those…
Covington may change law for low-speed vehicle businesses; waste collection changes also proposed
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter They look like souped-up golf carts But don’t call them that. They are much, much…
Kentucky Lottery adds enhancements to Pick 3, Pick 4 draw games — you can be 1-OFF
Several enhancements are in place for popular Kentucky Lottery draw games. One of these enhancements includes a new feature for…
Newport firefighters award $1,000 college scholarships to Newport, NewCath high students
High school graduates from Newport High School and Newport Central Catholic High School have each been awarded $1,000 college scholarships…
History-making Senator Mitch McConnell tells Fancy Farm faithful he intends to run again in 2020
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Already the longest-serving Republican leader ever in the U.S. Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends…
Covington’s Housing Authority awarded $2.2M grant for Jobs Plus Initiative in City Heights
The Housing Authority of Covington has been awarded more than $2.2 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development…
SD1 saving on energy with management initiatives at three large wastewater treatment plants
Sanitation District No. 1 is racking up big energy savings through energy management initiatives at the utility’s three large wastewater…
Covington Outdoors Weekend offers something for everyone today through Sunday
Are you a hard-core exercise enthusiast who aspires to be on American Ninja Warrior, or does your notion of outdoor…
Freking’s passion for his work reaps benefits for duffers at Devou Golf and Event Center
By Benjamin Shipp NKyTribune reporter It is sometimes hard to judge the impact of service to the community, but for…
Kentucky’s premier political event, Fancy Farm, is this weekend; Ag Commissioner Quarles will emcee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s annual premier political event happens this weekend in a small western Kentucky community and…
Revamped Covington Code Enforcement Division looking to fill five part-time positions
Covington’s new-look Code Enforcement Division is seeking inspectors to carry out a critical task: Protect the health and safety of…
‘Boots to Business’ program helps businesses owned by military vets or active service members
A program aimed at making it less expensive for military veterans or those on active duty to start a business…
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet hit by phishing scheme, no financial impact to affected employees
On July 23, 2018, the Commonwealth of Kentucky Personnel Cabinet learned that a security breach occurred as a result of…
Chief Justice Minton takes responsibility to fix issues with the Administrative Office of Courts audit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton told a panel of lawmakers that it is his…
State releases county unemployment data for June; rates down for most Kentucky counties over year ago
Unemployment rates fell in 115 Kentucky counties between June 2017 and June 2018, and rose in five (Ballard, Crittenden, Metcalfe,…
Covington sues to recover costs of addiction treatment; says companies put profits ahead of safety
The City of Covington filed suit in federal court today, joining local and state governments across the nation in trying…
Former Kenton Judge-Executive Arlinghaus named Housing Authority of Covington interim director
The Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) has a new executive director – former Kenton County Judge-Executive Steve Arlinghaus. Arlinghaus was…
Boone County Sheriff recognizes deputies for their efforts to aid victim in July 4 crash on Interstate 75
On Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at approximately 9:20 p.m. first responders were dispatched to a fully engulfed, single-vehicle collision on…
Kenton County’s Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest for residents is set for Sept. 20; tickets available Aug. 1
The Kenton County Fiscal Court is hosting its annual Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest for Kenton County residents on Sept. 20…