Cold weather equals higher electric bills, customers should consider payment plans or assistance
Prolonged and severe cold in December and January has led to sharply higher electric bills for customers across Kentucky, the…
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KY Public Advocate seeks support for Gov. Bevin’s funding proposal from House subcommittee
Public Advocate Damon Preston appeared before the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and the Judiciary Tuesday, to…
Covington City Commission: Social media policy, Covington West 7th, Riverfront Commons and more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Residents, you’re going to have to silence those tweets and posts. At least, you will…
Boone County Republican Party releases statement critical of Rep. Wuchner’s withdraw at filing deadline
Over the last several days, the leadership of the Boone County Republican Party has received many calls, text messages, and…
Carter Beck may just be 5-years-old, but he’s a big citizen in Ft. Mitchell where he has ideas on safety
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Next fall, five-year-old Carter Beck will attend Beechwood Elementary, and when he does he wants…
House lawmakers make revamp of state’s adoption, foster care system a priority, to speed placements
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House lawmakers have made a measure that would revamp the state’s adoption and foster care…
Covington seeks Business Recognition Program nominations, entries accepted through March 14
The City of Covington currently seeks nominations for its fourth annual Business Recognition Program through an online form, direct mail…
House Speaker Osborne says difficult budget, pension plan taking longer than expected but should be done soon
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House Speaker Pro Tem David Osborne, R-Prospect, said he expects action on a public pension…
State Rep. Wuchner withdraws candidacy at 11th hour, denies backroom deal to choose successor
By Mark Hansel NKytribune managing editor In a move that came as a surprise to just about everyone, State Rep….
Council of State Governments reports on the top five issues for states in 2018 in nine categories
Policy experts at The Council of State Governments have selected their top issues for states in 2018 in each of…
Kentucky native R.D. James of Fulton County named head of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; UK graduate
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced that the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly confirmed R.D. James as Assistant Secretary of…
LRC’s Week at the State Capitol: First measure approved by GA is proposed victims’ bill of rights
The first bill passed by both chambers of the General Assembly this year is a measure that will allow voters…
Gov. Bevin proclaims today a day of prayer for Marshall County victims; joint visitation held
Gov. Matt Bevin proclaimed today a day of prayer in Kentucky for the shooting victims and the community of Marshall…
Governor orders flags flown at half-staff until January 30 to show support for Marshall County community
As a show of support for the Marshall County community following tragic events that transpired at Marshall County High School…
DLG accepting applications for recreational trail grants funded by Federal Highway Administration; deadline April 30
The Department for Local Government (DLG) is currently accepting 2018 grant applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), a federal…
Northern KY attorney nominated for U.S. appeals court; Union resident Nalbandian awaits confirmation
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Northern Kentucky attorney has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve on…
Covington city commission discusses Parking Authority Finance model, approves code positions
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last year, the city’s parking operations pumped $720,000 into Covington’s general fund. A Parking Authority…
Newport board of commissioners gives go-ahead for Monmouth Street sidewalk replacement project
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport residents will notice revitalized sidewalks near the Monmouth Street underpass in the near future….
Boone County Planning Commission hosts public open house for Plan2040 feedback on January 24
The Boone County Planning Commission will host an open house for residents, employees, and business owners in Boone County on…
Coalition announces push for revenue-raising tax reform in response to state budget proposal
With millions in cuts to education funding, the elimination of 70 programs and more than 6 percent cuts elsewhere in…
LRC’s Week at the State Capitol: Budget work at top of the agenda, but some legislation advances
Returning to the Capitol after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, state lawmakers quickly zeroed in on the biggest item…
Transportation Cabinet unveils redesigned, mobile optimized website, better serves citizens, businesses
After a year devoted to designing, developing and refreshing the appearance of its public-facing website, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials…