Gov. Bevin ceremonially signs legislation, including Koenig’s measure on alcohol policy reform
Gov. Matt Bevin, joined by state legislators and constituents, Tuesday ceremonially signed more than a dozen pieces of recently enacted…
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Four finalists named for Covington City Manager and will be in town for interviews this week
Four finalists have been named for the City of Covington City Manager position. In total, the City received 37 applications,…
‘Save our Healthcare’ rally in Frankfort draws opponents of plan to replace Obamacare
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supporters of a single-payer health care system rallied in Frankfort on Monday calling the GOP’s…
Fort Thomas partners with Southbank Partners to build walkways on North Fort Thomas Avenue
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has granted the City of Fort Thomas $592,300 from the federal Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) to…
McConnell, Paul find themselves on opposite sides as Senate health care bill heads to a vote
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Senate Republicans’ bill to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and…
Kentuckian Kelly Knight Craft is Trump’s choice to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Canada
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Kelly Knight Craft will be President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Ambassador…
New state laws, including charter schools, stronger opioid penalties set to take effect June 29
Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2017 regular session will go into effect on Thursday, June 29….
Major players emerging in competition to build Frankfort’s Capital Plaza redevelopment
From Kentucky Today Some major players are emerging in the competition to build the Capital Plaza redevelopment project. The State…
Kenton County selects Turner Construction team for administration building and 303 Court Street project
NKyTribune staff The Kenton County Fiscal Court Wednesday chose the proposal of a team led by Turner Construction Company to…
Newport trash collection moves to once a week with curbside recycling for all, pickup days may change
Newport is making big changes to its trash program. Beginning July 1, curbside recycling is available to all residents at…
Total of 74 counties experienced lower jobless rates in May; Boone, Campbell among the lowest
Unemployment rates fell in 74 Kentucky counties between May 2016 and May 2017, rose in 28 and stayed the same…
Newport’s proposed 2018 budget available online; input encouraged by email or at budget hearings
The City of Newport’s proposed 2018 budget is now available to be viewed on OpenGov.com, an online government transparency site…
Covington looking for feedback on recreation sponsorship program, take the survey to participate
The City of Covington Recreation Division is currently seeking feedback regarding its proposed Sponsorship Program for events and programs taking…
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…
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…