AG Russell Coleman announces Opioid Abatement grants of more than $12M to combat drug crisis
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission voted to award more than $12 million in grants to organizations across the Commonwealth…
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Retired Independence Police Chief Tony Lucas has new purpose in Ignition Interlock Program
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Former Independence Police Chief Tony Lucas has spent a career in police work, entirely in…
City of Newport approves creation of new Buena Vista Neighborhood local historic district
The City of Newport has approved the creation of the Buena Vista local historic district, which sets guidelines that will…
Government briefs: Meetings in Taylor Mill, Park Hills, Florence, Lakeside Park, Kenton County
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Here is a summary of meetings last week in: TAYLOR MILL The long awaited brand…
Kenton County Fiscal Court approves $282m budget for coming year; includes economic development projects
The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved its budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year this week. The $282 million budget includes…
Jonathan Colwell named new chief of police for City of Fort Wright; two other officers promoted
The City of Fort Wright has announced several promotions within the Fort Wright Police Department. Effective Friday, Captain Jonathan Colwell…
OKI Regional Council of Governments approves updated 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments board of directors has approved the agency’s updated 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. In a…
Covington OKs $67M Central Riverfront plan, hears about medical cannabis, housing, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The Covington Central Riverfront site is getting another new development. At their regular legislative meeting…
Countdown to General Election ’24: Key updates from Campbell and Boone counties
By Nicole Erwin NKyTribune reporter Campbell and Boone counties, alongside Kenton County, have wrapped up their candidate filings in preparation…
Read Ready Covington to launch sixth A-Z interactive educational walking tour Wednesday
Covington kiddos, are you ready to accept your mission? The mission is one of intrigue, requiring a keen eye, a…
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams accepts Profile in Courage Award
Secretary of State Michael Adams accepted the 2024 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his work to expand…
Government briefs: What happened in Independence, Edgewood, Ft. Wright, Erlanger
By Trisha Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE Independence City council voted to let the citizens decide ‘if they are in favor…
Covington swim season opens today; pool passes are free, but new one required each year
The mercury is rising, the kids are restless, and Covington Parks and Recreation has a pool program packed with cool…
General Election filing deadline passed; final candidate list confirmed for Kenton ballot
By Nicole Erwin NKyTribune reporter The filing deadline for candidates participating in the November 5 General Election closed this…
Covington hears $67M proposal for Central Riverfront; ’25 budget considered
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It looks promising that another new development is going to come to the Covington Central…
KYTC warning Northern Kentuckians of overnight closures of Dixie Highway beginning Thursday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an overnight temporary road closure on a section of U.S. 25 (Dixie…
State Senate President Stivers appoints ’24 majority caucus task forces; Interim sessions begin today
Senate President Robert Stivers has announced the appointment of Senate Majority Caucus members to the 2024 task forces recently created…
World Peace Bell site fenced in preparation for dissembling and moving the bell, development of site
Staff report The World Peace Bell site in Newport is fenced in preparation for the demolition of the Southbank office…
Sunday read: From The Conversation — a Q&A on pivotal points of Trump conviction
After the May 30, 2024, conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York,…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects underway this week — beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports on road projects underway. The schedule is below, though inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may…
AG Coleman selects 12 counties by random drawing for post-election audits; Campbell among them
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Russell Coleman held a public random drawing to select the 12 counties that…
Covington kicks off NKY Pride 2024 with full slate of events planned throughout the weekend
Once a small festival in MainStrasse Village, NKY Pride celebrates its 15th anniversary this week – aka the “crystal” anniversary…