State’s new adoption czar joins ‘hands on deck,’ rethinking whole adoption, foster care system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s new adoption czar spent his first day on the job Monday in a meeting…
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From the New York Times: Sam Quinones writes about ‘new kind of jails,’ and cites Kenton County
By Sam Quinones The New York Times Sunday Review/Opinion COVINGTON, KY. — Not long ago, I visited a Narcotics Anonymous…
Covington gets $10k community engagement grant for green stormwater infrastructure project
The Covington Board of Commissioners authorized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Recreation & Park Association, accepting a…
Boone County creates Quick Response Team to deal with addiction; region’s No. 1 public safety issue
Boone County has initiated a plan to combat the drug addiction crisis that has crippled the region by creating a…
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen delivers “State of the City;” goal is to be strong today, stronger tomorrow
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Florence Mayor Diane Whalen delivered her annual State of the City and Budget Address…
City of Covington engages independent investigator to look into ‘alleged improper use of government resources’
The City of Covington has release the following statement: The Covington Board of Commissioners was recently made aware of the…
Bradford Building in Covington up next for transformation, gets incentives from commission
Another historic structure will be rehabilitated at a key location in Covington. The Bradford Building, located at the corner of…
Fort Mitchell July 4th parade to celebrate state champions; band, football team are Grand Marshals
The theme for Fort Mitchell’s annual July 4th parade will celebrate Beechwood School’s two state champion programs, the band and…
Bevin creates Kentucky Work Matters Task Force to address job barriers, promote workforce inclusion
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced the creation of the Kentucky Work Matters Task Force. The new 23-member task force will…
Covington seeking feedback on parking plan for MainStrasse during garage construction
The City of Covington is seeking public feedback regarding its recommended 501 Main Parking Mitigation Plan. Feedback for the Board…
Governor Matt Bevin recognizes sacrifice of three Fort Campbell soldiers – incident under investigation
Gov. Matt Bevin has recognized the sacrifice of three Fort Campbell soldiers—Sgt. Eric M. Houck, 25, of Baltimore, Maryland; Sgt….
Grant funds awarded for sidewalk, transportation and TANK projects on and around KY 18 in Boone County
Boone County has been awarded federal grants for road, sidewalk and public transportation projects. Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin approved the…
Kentucky Earns Gold Shovel Award for 2016 economic development achievements
Kentucky received a 2017 Gold Shovel award from Area Development magazine, recognizing the Commonwealth’s success last year attracting corporate investments…
Covington Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of summer programs, events and information
Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click here or contact the Parks &…
KSP vehicle auction scheduled for June 9 – Cars, trucks, SUVs, semi-trucks, trailers plus more
The Kentucky State Police will put approximately 110 running and 50 non-running vehicles and other miscellaneous items up for public…
Trump to outline infrastructure plan that could help rural areas, but details are still in the works
Following criticism that his proposed budget would hit rural areas hardest, President Trump will travel to Ohio and Kentucky today…
NKADD’s Emily Carnahan named Outstanding Young Planner by American Planning Association chapter
Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s Emily Carnahan was named the 2017 Outstanding Young Planner by the Kentucky Chapter of the…
Petition to dump reformulated gas could ease pain at the pumps; prices higher in NKy than Cinti last month
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Motorists may get some relief at the pumps if the federal government green lights a…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to Kentucky retirement systems boards of trustees
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Frank E. Collecchia and John Valentine Boardman…
Northern Kentucky lawmakers seek solution to higher gasoline prices south of the Ohio River
FRANKFORT – Northern Kentuckians are fond of saying that the river that runs between them and Cincinnati is sometimes as…
Kenton County hosts final open house for pre-design process for new administration building
Kenton County is hosting an Open House to gather feedback during the final step of the pre-design decision process for…
Covington veteran suicide awareness event scheduled to support those suffering from PTSD
On Monday, June 5, the City of Covington will conduct the Veterans Suicide Awareness event, planting 660 American flags as…