Area students give strong showing in Transportation Cabinet’s Adopt-A-Highway art contest
Students from Hopkinsville High School in Christian County, Williamstown Independent Schools in Grant County, Walton-Verona Middle School in Boone County…
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State workers cost taxpayers $100,000 in false election leave claims, says Auditor Harmon
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State workers cost taxpayers more than $100,000 by falsely claiming paid time off for election…
Covington Commission to hear more investigation results next week, continues reorganization talks
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter As the city commissioners continued on with their regular caucus meeting Tuesday night, discussing topics…
Florence streets Biggs Drive, Steinberg Drive renamed to honor former city employees
Florence City Council chose street renaming as a way to honor two of its public servants. Former Public Services Director…
Kentucky’s prison population expected to grow by 19%, cost additional $600 million in next decade
The CJPAC Justice Reinvestment Work Group is projecting that, without significant legislative solutions, Kentucky’s inmate population will increase by 19…
2017 will set a record for lobbying the General Assembly in odd-numbered year, exceeding $20m
Kentucky lobbying spending for 2017 will surpass $20 million, an all-time record for spending on lobbying the General Assembly in…
City, county governments voice local concerns on KY pension crisis, tax reform to legislative committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s pension crisis and state tax reform bubbled to the top of a list of…
Erlanger to host Heroin Town Hall at City building, volunteers needed for flyer blitz Saturday
The City of Erlanger will host a Heroin Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at 7 p.m. at…
University of Kentucky study: Lung cancer rates lower in communities with strong smoke-free laws
A recent study by University of Kentucky BREATHE (Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments) researchers shows that fewer…
Kenton Fiscal Court declares Sen. Richard Roeding Day, recognizes induction of Farris into Veterans HoF
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Tuesday was a night for proclamations and the recognition of some of Northern Kentucky’s…
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…
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…