Covington Mayor Joseph Meyer provides overview of first months in office at July LBA luncheon
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer was the featured speaker at the July meeting of…
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Lt. Gov. Hampton gives presentation on the success of entrepreneurship competition at NLGA conference
Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton discussed the model and success of her entrepreneurship competition Wednesday, at the National Lieutenant Governors Association…
Secretary of State Grimes visits Flemingsburg, Maysville, offers help, support to flood victims
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes visited badly damaged areas of Maysville and Flemingsburg Tuesday, offering assistance and support following…
Brent Spence Bridge: Update on progress (moving into Phase 2) and some answers to your questions
The Brent Spence Bridge is undergoing routine maintenance, aimed at keeping a major transportation route for both national and local…
Energy and Environment Cabinet awards grants of more than $1.6m to innovative energy projects
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has announced that seven organizations will share more than $1.6 million in grant…
It’s trash amnesty week in Covington; residents can place three large items, ten 30-gallon bags at curb
The City of Covington has scheduled a Trash Amnesty Week beginning today, through July 28. In addition to the trash…
Covington partners with Passport Parking to launch new mobile parking payment app
Tthe City of Covington has launched a mobile parking app, PassportParking®. The innovative technology allows users the option to conveniently…
Kentucky’s unemployment rate for June increases to 5.1 percent, slightly above last year’s figure
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an…
Marsy’s Law for Kentucky, an advocacy group for crime victims, announces NKY steering committee
Marsy’s Law has announced the establishment of a Northern Kentucky Steering Committee made up of nine prominent, bipartisan membersof the…
Work on updating Bevin’s office at Kentucky State Capitol is being paid with private funds
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s not just the exterior of the State Capitol Building that is undergoing renovation. Some…
Kenton County Parks and Recreation rainout line provides automatic updates by phone or app
Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R) is making it easier for citizens to stay up to date when adverse weather…
McConnell says he doesn’t have votes for health care bill; will move forward on effort to repeal ACA
In a statement released late Monday night, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), acknowledged that he does not have…
Women Unshackled: Kim Moser to speak in D.C. on growing female opioid-related incarcerations
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Between 1980 and 2014, the number of incarcerated women increased by more than 700 percent,…
Bevin names Himes to NKU board of regents, Finan to the KCTCS panel; others to various positions
Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed a pair of Northern Kentucky residents to positions on Kentucky public university boards. Ashley Himes…
Gov. Bevin signs order closing $152 million budget shortfall, ‘conservative spending plans’ necessary
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin has taken steps to eliminate a $152 million shortfall, an action necessitated…
Advocates of tax fairness file reform measure for legislature; lowers burden on low-wage citizens
Advocates for modernization and fairness in Kentucky’s tax system filed a tax reform measure today for consideration by the Kentucky…
Kentucky Justice Secretary Tilley testifies to U.S. Congressional subcommittee on the opioid crisis
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley testified to a U.S. Congressional committee on Wednesday about state efforts to combat the deadly…
Boone County needs volunteers to distribute door hangers Sat, raise awareness for Heroin Help Line
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Judge/Executive’s Office are working to sign up volunteers to distribute literature in the…
Covington provides update on Latonia water main break; NKY Water District responsible for cleanup
On Monday, July 10, a water main break occurred at 36th Street and Church Street in Latonia, causing pavement damage…
Florence Community Plaza project underway on Mall Road, City Night Out tonight at Nature Park
The construction of the Florence Community Plaza is underway. The plaza is located along Mall Road across from Planet Fitness…
Federal Reserve researchers examine ‘wealth mobility’ and say it have declined since the ’80s
Examining data on families’ wealth over the past three decades, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland researchers Daniel Carroll and Nicholas…
Sanders at Northern Kentucky Convention Center Sunday; speaks against repeal of Affordable Care Act
Sen. Bernie Sanders was at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington for a rally Sunday evening. A large crowd…