NKY Chamber issues apology to U.S. Rep. Massie after derogatory tweet was sent out from its account
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Brent Cooper has apologized to U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY),…
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Kenton County Judge/Executive provides update on new administration building to Covington Rotary
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann provided some details on the progress of the new…
Ag Commissioner Quarles promoting KY agriculture in Japan as part of international trade mission
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is traveling in Japan for an international trade mission with the United States Meat Export…
Ethics Reporter: New, expanding companies received $173 million in incentives from state in 2017
In the recently completed fiscal year, Kentucky state government gave final approval to 334 companies to receive $173.6 million after…
Black leaders call for removal of Jefferson Davis statue from the Kentucky state Capitol Rotunda
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Black leaders and lawmakers called on Gov. Matt Bevin to remove the statue of Confederate…
Campbell County to hold first Citizens’ Academy educational program about workings of government
Campbell County Fiscal Court has announced that it will begin a new program designed to improve civic education and increase…
Fifteen individuals, four groups across Kentucky — including some from NKY — honored with Governor’s Service Awards
Gov. Matt Bevin, Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Vickie Yates Brown…
Chamber’s effort to eliminate reformulated gas requirement in NKY could return millions to economy
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The reformulated gasoline (RFG) requirement could soon be a thing of the past in…
Despite potential for budget shortfall, lawmakers say odds are long for approval of casino gambling
By Tom Latek and Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Even with the state facing a projected budget shortfall and an enormous…
Grimme, Sanders, and Zalla are three candidates for 17th Judicial Circuit Court to fill Stine vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., announced nominees to fill the vacant…
Gov. Bevin and Braidy Industries’ Bouchard talk leadership, development at Local Issues Luncheon
Gov. Matt Bevin and Braidy Industries CEO Craig Bouchard shared center stage Thursday at the 42nd annual Local Issues Conference…
20-year veteran Robert Nader named new chief of police for Covington effective September 1
The City of Covington has named Assistant Chief of Police of Operations Robert Nader to the Chief of Police position….
City of Covington welcomes new city manager, David Johnston; thanks Loren Wolff for interim service
The Board of Commissioners welcomed David Johnston as the City of Covington’s new City Manager, starting his role on Monday….
Boone County approves settlement agreement of $150,000 to resolve scrap metal for turkeys scandal
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Former Boone County public works director Greg Sketch, who was forced into retirement four…
Fiscal courts in Boone and Kenton counties approve separate resolutions to sue opioid distributors
The Boone and Kenton County Fiscal Courts voted Tuesday to separately file suit against the wholesale drug distributors whose misconduct…
Development in Covington first new construction project in Kentucky to use PACE financing
A new residential and commercial development in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood will be the first new construction project in Kentucky to use…
Kentucky’s top public defender, Ed Monahan, retiring; lauded as ‘true public servant’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky’s top public defender is being praised in his final month…
Campbell County, RSA secure $4.6 m financing for emergency dispatch system, part of regional network
Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC, (RSA) has completed the $4.6 million financing for a new Campbell County emergency dispatch system…
Bellevue PD’s Turner named KACP Chief of the Year; recognized for working with legislators
Bellevue Police Chief Wayne Turner, a Northern Kentucky native who has built an exemplary 32-year career in law enforcement, has…
Preliminary unemployment rate for Kentucky ticks slightly up in July to 5.3 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July unemployment rate was 5.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics…
Former Governor Steve Beshear talks about people and politics at NKY Forum event in Newport
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was the featured speaker at the Northern Kentucky Forum’s…
City of Covington invites volunteers to join Living Lands & Waters’ Ohio River Tour for clean-up
The City of Covington is inviting citizens to participate and volunteer in the Living Lands & Waters’ (LL&W) 2017 Ohio…