City of Covington narrowing field for city manager position; 37 applicants reduced to eight finalists
The City of Covington continues making progress with its search to fill the city manager position, receiving applications from qualified…
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Ethics Reporter: State Chamber of Commerce leading lobbyists in spending on legislators
More than $8.6 million was spent on lobbying in the first four months of 2017, including a 30-day legislative session….
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Northern Kentucky United event features Stivers, Hoover
On Wednesday, June 7, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Northern Kentucky United, a bi-annual event that brings…
Beshear reflects on time as governor, offers views on how to make government work in People over Politics
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Steve Beshear entered Kentucky politics like a thoroughbred — young and with his eyes on…
Rabbit Hash General Store, Hellmann Creative Center among recipients of Historic Preservation Awards
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky projects are among those that will be recognized Tuesday at the annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial…
State PSC OKs Duke Energy Kentucky to deploy smart meters; some customers may opt out
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a request by Duke Energy Kentucky to begin a system-wide replacement of…
City of Independence teaming up to fight drugs, looking for volunteers to distribute doer-hangers
With the massive increase in heroin use and the rise in overdoses hitting Northern Kentucky, the City of Independence is…
City of Dayton installs new bike racks along Sixth Avenue, popular route for region’s cyclists
The City of Dayton has installed eight new bike racks between McKinney and Clay along Sixth Avenue in Dayton. “We…
Campbell County Public Library seeking applications for two board of trustee openings
The Campbell County Public Library is seeking applications for two openings on its board of trustees. These are non-paid, volunteer…
Remembering the fallen Kentucky State Troopers at a memorial service ceremony in Frankfort
Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton joined Justice Cabinet Secretary John Tilley and Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rick Sanders to remember fallen…
Senate confirms Kentucky federal judge Thapar to serve on the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Senate has confirmed a federal judge from Kentucky to serve on the 6th Circuit…
Family court judges tell legislative working group that more social workers would speed up adoptions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Family court judges told a bipartisan working group that adding more social workers and eliminating…
Covington asks consulting firm for organizational analysis — to increase efficiency, best use resources
The Board of Commissioners authorized the consulting firm Municipal Solutions, LLC to conduct an organizational analysis, providing the City with…
Newport latest to launch OpenGov transparency platform to provide access to city’s finances
The City of Newport announced today the launch of a new digital platform powered by OpenGov that provides residents, elected…
Tom Delacenserie named president/CEO of Kentucky Lottery Corporation, to start on June 5
Governor Matt Bevin has appointed Tom Delacenserie as the new president and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation. Delacenserie was…
State-commissioned report reveals how Kentucky pension systems became worst-funded in the nation
The PFM Group presented an alarming report to the Public Pension Oversight Board detailing the factors that made Kentucky’s pension…
Kenton animal shelter introduces online tool for searches for lost and found pets and for adoption
The Kenton County Animal Shelter is excited to introduce a new “Lost, Found and Available for Adoption” tool on the…
Covington, Crosstown Baseball team up to improve baseball fields at Bill Cappel Youth Sports Comples
The City of Covington’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department has partnered with Crosstown Baseball to improve the baseball fields at…
Union takes on Heroin Addiction Awareness Campaign, needs for volunteers for flyer distribution
The City of Union will be conducting a public awareness campaign to combat heroin use in Northern Kentucky. The campaign…
Judges executive meet today to vote on SD1 budget; 5 percent increase in sanitary sewer recommended
The SD1 Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend a Fiscal Year 2018 budget that addresses necessary improvements to…
NKY projects earn nearly $3.5m in Work Ready Skills Initiative funding, including $2.69 to Home Builders
NKyTribune staff report Four Northern Kentucky projects have earned nearly $3.5 million from the state’s second round of Work Ready…
Gov. Bevin announces National Governors Assoc. Partnership to reduce child hunger in Kentucky
Gov. Matt Bevin today announced that the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) has selected Kentucky as…