As parking problems on residential streets increase, Newport city commission looks for solutions
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter For many residents in Newport, finding a parking spot on their own street has become…
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Capital Tower Plaza, Frankfort’s tallest building, comes crashing down; makes way for new offices
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a matter of seconds, what once was Frankfort’s tallest building is now a pile…
No vote in Senate on pension bill as it is sent back to committee for more work; teachers protest the bill
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Senate took a cautious step back on reforming the state’s ailing pension system, maybe…
This week in Frankfort: Pension bill delayed as it’s sent back to committee; other bills in the works
Capitol observers have been tuned in for months to find out what form lawmakers’ public pension reform plans might take…
Certified Local Government awards grants to 14 communities for historic preservation, planning goals
Fourteen grants totaling $83,141 and averaging nearly $6,000 each are making a huge impact toward achieving historic preservation goals in…
Fromme 2018 State of the City: Newport on solid financial footing, poised for additional growth
Newport is poised for more economic development and job growth this year but also must deal with the challenges of…
Covington commission hears details on RiverCenter ‘Piazza’ plan, creating an outdoor entertainment area
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter Soon, you might be able to buy a beer at one of the restaurants in…
Attorney General, Kenton Sheriff warn of scam demanding payment, threatening arrest
In a new scam alert issued by Attorney General Andy Beshear, Kentuckians are being warned of scammers posing as law…
Walton Mayor Carnahan resigns; cites controversy, council decision not to create administrator position
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Walton Mayor Mark Carnahan has announced his resignation, which became effective March 1. In…
State Police launch Angel Initiative to help substance abusers; ‘can’t arrest our way out of this problem’
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) have announced the launch of the Angel Initiative. The Angel Initiative encourages individuals suffering with…
Expanded gaming not likely as new revenue source; Senate president doubts House proposed taxes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Don’t expect expanded gaming to come up as a new revenue source, even if the…
The week in Frankfort: Deadline passed for new bills; House passes budget, pensions; and more
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 session passed a couple big milestones this week as the deadline to introduce new bills…
House passes two-year budget plan with help for pensions, historic SEEK funding, some new taxes
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a funding package with cigarette and opioid taxes and increased funding for SEEK and…
Lawmakers discuss changes to pension bill as overflow crowd watches, reacts; no action taken
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Hundreds of teachers, public employees and retirees jammed into the Capitol Annex on Wednesday, cheering…
Board of Elections votes to further strengthen voter security, to provide verifiable paper trail
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The State Board of Elections on Tuesday voted to require all future election equipment purchased…
Prindle retires as Boone County Jailer, Meydak, only 2018 candidate, appointed to fill unexpired term
Ed Prindle has announced his retirement as Boone County Jailer effective 12:00pm on February 28, 2018. Prindle began his career…
Covington Commission urged to move forward with needle exchange; vote on social media policy tabled
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A day after celebrating the approval of a needle exchange program in Newport, area residents…
Energy and Environment Sec. Snavely appoints former coal mining exec as commissioner of DNR
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles G. Snavely Monday announced the appointment of John D. Small as Commissioner of the…
Kentucky Commission on Women seeking nominations for women for ‘History Maker’
National Women’s History Month begins the first of March and the Kentucky Commission on Women (KCW) is seeking nominations for…
‘Very difficult’ state spending plan on track to be considered next week, will differ from Bevin’s
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first legislative step could take place next week on a state spending plan for…
The week in Frankfort: Public pensions, dyslexia, terrorism, pawn shops, sex trafficking and more
The most-anticipated bill of the General Assembly’s 2018 session was unveiled this week with the introduction of a public pension…
Chief Justice Minton, Justice Michelle Keller tell Senate Committee family court judges overworked
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The head of Kentucky’s Judicial Branch told a Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that family…