Jefferson County Board of Assessment Appeals rules Bevin paid more than his home was worth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin paid more for his Anchorage home than it was worth based on…
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KY’s Kelly Knight Craft, ‘proven advocate for national interests,’ named Ambassador to Canada
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Knight Craft of Lexington to be Ambassador to Canada. She was nominated by Pres….
Improvements on Monmouth Street, upgrades to infrastructure planned in other parts of Newport
Monmouth Street will undergo improvements and other infrastructure in the city will be reconstructed, replaced and maintained under two programs…
Union hires Plummer to become city administrator; will focus on economic development, public works
The City of Union has hired David Plummer to serve as City Administrator. Plummer replaces Matthew Dowling, who resigned to…
Ethics Reporter: State government contracts worth $2.4 billion issued halfway through budget cycle
Halfway through its 2016-18 budget cycle, Kentucky state government has issued $2.4 billion in contracts. That’s nearly identical to the…
Covington to celebrate grand opening and completion of new Randolph Park Shelter on Friday
The City of Covington will celebrate the Grand Opening and completion of the new Randolph Park Shelter with a ribbon-cutting…
Kenton County, Erlanger dispatch centers consider consolidation; officials say merger is likely next year
At the Erlanger City meeting on July 18, the Erlanger City Council voted unanimously to consider consolidating its dispatch center…
McDaniel receives Outstanding Legislative Service Award from Kentucky Association of Police Chiefs
Kentucky State Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Taylor Mill, has received the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP) Outstanding Legislative Service Award…
Kentucky Drug Court’s Connie Payne inducted into national Hall of Fame for work in treatment court field
Connie M. Payne, who heads Kentucky Drug Court and other specialty court programs for the Administrative Office of the Courts,…
Covington’s emergency fire boat back in the water after firefighters themselves finish extensive repairs
The Covington Fire Department completed repairs to its emergency fire boat. The boat was put back into service this week….
State budget officials see bleak outlook for state’s financial situation in new fiscal year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State budget officials painted a bleak outlook for Kentucky’s financial situation for the fiscal year…
Covington Mayor Joseph Meyer provides overview of first months in office at July LBA luncheon
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer was the featured speaker at the July meeting of…
Lt. Gov. Hampton gives presentation on the success of entrepreneurship competition at NLGA conference
Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton discussed the model and success of her entrepreneurship competition Wednesday, at the National Lieutenant Governors Association…
Secretary of State Grimes visits Flemingsburg, Maysville, offers help, support to flood victims
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes visited badly damaged areas of Maysville and Flemingsburg Tuesday, offering assistance and support following…
Brent Spence Bridge: Update on progress (moving into Phase 2) and some answers to your questions
The Brent Spence Bridge is undergoing routine maintenance, aimed at keeping a major transportation route for both national and local…
Energy and Environment Cabinet awards grants of more than $1.6m to innovative energy projects
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has announced that seven organizations will share more than $1.6 million in grant…
It’s trash amnesty week in Covington; residents can place three large items, ten 30-gallon bags at curb
The City of Covington has scheduled a Trash Amnesty Week beginning today, through July 28. In addition to the trash…
Covington partners with Passport Parking to launch new mobile parking payment app
Tthe City of Covington has launched a mobile parking app, PassportParking®. The innovative technology allows users the option to conveniently…
Kentucky’s unemployment rate for June increases to 5.1 percent, slightly above last year’s figure
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an…
Marsy’s Law for Kentucky, an advocacy group for crime victims, announces NKY steering committee
Marsy’s Law has announced the establishment of a Northern Kentucky Steering Committee made up of nine prominent, bipartisan membersof the…
Work on updating Bevin’s office at Kentucky State Capitol is being paid with private funds
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s not just the exterior of the State Capitol Building that is undergoing renovation. Some…
Kenton County Parks and Recreation rainout line provides automatic updates by phone or app
Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R) is making it easier for citizens to stay up to date when adverse weather…