Covington city commission starts reorganization discussions; city manager offers some options
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Frustrated with a lack of progress from the outside vendor they hired, the city recently…
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Boone County, Florence announce dates, times, activities for Christmas Tree Lighting programs
NKyTribune staff Boone County and the City of Florence have announced the dates times for their Tree Lighting Programs. Details…
Holiday Events at KY State Parks include Frozen Wonderland, Festival of Trees at General Butler
The Kentucky State Parks are open for the Christmas holidays with decorations, candlelight tours, special meals, entertainment and other unique…
KY Department of Revenue, IRS and others warn about tax security and how to protect your data
For the second year, the Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) is collaborating with the Internal Revenue Service, other state tax…
KACo installs new officers, Boone County Judge/Executive Moore assumes leadership role
The Kentucky Association of Counties installs new officers for the 2017-18 year and Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore has assumed…
Medical-marijuana legislation will be ‘patient-centered,’ Grimes says as she convenes discussion
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Tuesday initiated discussions about Kentucky medical marijuana legislation with a panel of experts…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to boards and commissions, including two individuals from NKY
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Joseph Anthony Hayden has been appointed to…
Covington Development Director Yeager resigns prior to Commission meeting to vote on his termination
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Covington Development Director/City Engineer Mike Yeager submitted his resignation this morning, prior to a…
Florence development update shows projects completed, under construction and in the pipeline
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The City of Florence 2017 Third Quarter Development Update recognized established businesses, identified completed…
Law enforcement dispatchers, including one from Erlanger, graduate from KY DOCJT academy
Twenty-two law enforcement dispatchers graduated recently from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training….
Thinking of running for office? Here are the steps, procedures for any office; apply by January 30
Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe offers the following information for those who are interested in seeking office. These procedures apply…
Gov. Bevin, Justice Cabinet and Operation UNITE unveil new drug treatment helpline; starts Dec. 1
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and Operation UNITE are launching a new substance abuse call center that will…
Farm fertilizer runoff creating a worsening of algae bloom problem in U.S., global waters
“Harmful algae blooms have become a top water polluter, fueled by fertilizers washing into lakes, streams and oceans. Federal and state programs…
Secretary of State convening task force to propose legislation action to legalize medical marijuana
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is convening a task force of Kentuckians to focus on a legislative proposal to…
Children’s Environmental Health Summit: Health and well-being depends on quality surroundings
Public health specialists, health care providers, environmental experts, school personnel and representatives from child health organizations were among those gathered…
Covington city commissioners join lawsuit against state over pensions; move ahead on Greenway
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Add another city to the list of those suing the state over its troubled pension…
Governor appoints three to the Gateway CTC board and a NKY attorney to the health, safety review board
Governor Matt Bevin has appointed three new board of directors members for the Gateway Community and Technical College and a…
Beshear urges victims of fraud involving Western Union in KY to file claims, 7,000 eligible for $6.7m
Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today that Kentuckians who have been victims of fraud induced wire transfers involving Western…
City of Newport, River Metals Recycling offering electronics drop-off at city hall Saturday
City of Newport and River Metals Recycling offer an electronics drop-off only recycling event at the City Building on Saturday,…
Secretary of State launches new online candidate filing portal for 2018 election cycle
The candidate filing period for the 2018 election cycle has opened and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is encouraging…
KY Court of Appeals rules Medical Review Panels can proceed; stay in effect until further ruling
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Appeals today ruled in favor of the Bevin Administration by granting a stay of…
Kenton County Fiscal Court calls for nominations for Kenton County Pioneer Award; deadline is December 15
Kenton County Fiscal Court is seeking nominations for Kenton County Pioneer Award. Established in 2017, the award recognizes four living…