Newport property task force collects $178,000 in delinquent taxes and fines, earns commission praise
A property task force that was formed last year by the City of Newport has collected $178,000 delinquent property taxes…
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Governor vetoes bill phasing in pension costs — and also had a provision to withdraw from system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin has vetoed a bill passed by the 2018 General Assembly that would…
This Week in Frankfort: $22 billion biennial budget to Governor; adoption, foster care, road plan bills pass
This week, lawmakers fulfilled a main duty the state constitution requires of them as final approval was given to a…
Union City Commission seeks requests for qualifications to develop Union Town Center
The City Commission of the City of Union approved a municipal order to seek interested parties and their qualifications to…
Bevin vetoes rare disease council, end-of-life controlled substances; legislature can override
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers, so far, have two vetoes by Gov. Matt Bevin to potentially override when…
Sen. Mitch McConnell on midterm elections: ‘The wind is going to be in our faces’
By Roger Alford Kentucky Today Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was instrumental in marshaling forces to pass the largest tax…
Commissioners hear West’s proposals to hire consultants for zoning, software for social media
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Tom West was hired on as the city’s economic development director this winter, he…
Legislature approves budget bill and sends to Bevin for signature; he hints at using line-item veto
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The state spending plan for the next two years that includes a $480 million tax increase is…
Budget agreement includes cuts, full pension contributions and some new revenue
By Ashley Spalding Kentucky Center for Economic Policy The state budget passed Monday by the General Assembly for fiscal years…
Plan your summer road trip with Transportation Cabinet’s ’18-19 Kentucky Official Highway Map
Just in time for Kentucky visitors and residents to make spring road-trip plans, the Commonwealth’s new highway map beckons Bluegrass…
This Week in Frankfort: Pension bill goes to Gov.; a few other bills, including an abortion bill, move ahead
Efforts to reform the state’s public pension systems have taken a winding road and faced uncertain prospects at times since…
Police say man who claimed to be passenger was driver of car in wreck that closed Roebling Bridge
NKyTribune staff The Covington Police Department has been searching for the driver of the car involved in the accident that…
Kenton County Detention Center launches overdose diversion project funded by Dept. of Justice grant
The Kenton County Detention Center (KCDC) has launched its long-awaited Overdose Prevention & Pre-Arrest Diversion Project. This project is funded…
Covington City Manager shares restructuring idea; Hassert hired as communication manager
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Covington City Manager David Johnston was hired last year, he was surprised to find…
Potential FCC stadium at Newport’s Ovation site part of council discussion; no meetings with FCC
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter For the past several months, reports have surfaced that the FC Cincinnati soccer club could…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 provides update on current NKY projects, road conditions
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 office provides periodic update on road projects and conditions in the…
Conference Committee of 20 men pore over state budget, to meet Monday; legislature back Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While most members of the Kentucky General Assembly are enjoying a recess until Tuesday, a…
Boone County Republican Party provides opportunity to meet primary candidates at BCPL in Burlington
On Wednesday, March 28, the Boone County Republican Party will be hosting a “March Madness Meetup,” where all Boone County…
Villa Hills narrowly approves St. Walburg Monastery agreement; TIF will help fund road improvements
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter On Tuesday evening, a divided Villa Hills City Council approved a plan for a project…
Campbell County okays Energy Project Assessment District, paving way for PACE energy financing
Special to NKyTribune The Campbell County Fiscal Court approved legislation Wednesday night creating a county-wide Energy Project Assessment District (EPAD)…
Mayor Dave Hatter: KY pension crisis hits close to home; no positive news in legislative inaction
Here’s an update on the Kentucky Pension crisis that is playing out now in the Kentucky Legislature and how it will…
Holmes High requests police officer, mayors make a pension plea, Renaissance District to get public WiFi
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Holmes High School wants a city police officer to patrol the school during the day,…