Covington suspends MainStrasse parking plan, workshop on Monday to discuss parking survey
On Tuesday evening, January 17, the Board of Commissioners voted to suspend the MainStrasse Parking Plan. The change was made…
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State’s unemployment rate unchanged November to December, steady at 4.8 percent, lower year-to-year
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was unchanged from November 2016 to December 2016 at 4.8 percent, according to the…
Atlas Obscura: Park Service aims to protect new $40 million grass at ‘carefully designed’ National Mall
By Sarah Laskow Atlas Obscura In 2009, after the first inauguration of President Barack Obama, which was attended by a…
City of Erlanger to offer scholarship to graduating senior; announces date for baseball field lottery
The City of Erlanger is offering financial support for one graduating senior in the form of one $1,500 scholarship to…
Alcoholic Beverage Control responds to industry growth; focus on service, streamlining applications
Kentucky’s alcohol landscape is changing, and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) works daily to ensure that it matches…
Kenton Co. hosts 2nd open house, for input on new administration building, Independence Courthouse
Kenton County is hosting a second open house to assist in the pre-design process for the new administration building in…
Judge-Executives Knochelmann and Moore among new officers of OKI board of directors for 2017
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board of Directors today approved the appointment of new officers to lead the…
Public input sought on options for Fort Mitchell’s General Ormsby Mitchel Park improvements
The City of Fort Mitchell Park Board is seeking public input on three options for improvements for the General Ormsby…
Dennis Keene of 67th District, elected minority caucus chairman of House Democratic Caucus
On Tuesday, the Kentucky House of Representatives Democratic Caucus elected its leadership team for the 2017-2018 General Assembly. Representative Dennis…
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts grew by 2.9 percent in December; Road Fund falls by 13.4 percent
The Office of State Budget Director reported that December’s General Fund receipts rose 2.9 percent compared to December of last…
Bevin signs all seven bills passed during first week of 2017 legislative session; all in effect immediately
Gov. Matt Bevin has signed into law seven historic bills sent to his desk by the Kentucky General Assembly, following…
Kentucky State Police employee receives recognition for helping reduce backlog of untested rape kits
A Kentucky State Police employee has been recognized by two advocacy groups for her work on behalf of domestic violence…
Covington celebrates inauguration, swearing-in of mayor, commissioners on positive note
On Friday evening, January 6, the City of Covington celebrated an inauguration and swearing-in ceremony, welcoming Mayor Joseph U. Meyer,…
State legislature, under Republican leadership, passes Right to Work legislation, sends to governor for signature
The Kentucky General Assembly, under the leadership of House Speaker Jeff Hoover and Senate President Robert Stivers, passed critical “worker…
KY Senate and House revise schedule, will convene today, then return for second part of session Feb. 7
The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives will convene today (Saturday, January 7) under a change in the 2017 legislative…
State Senate passes bill prohibiting abortions after 20 or more weeks of pregnancy; goes to House
The state Senate Thursday approved legislation that would prohibit a woman from having an abortion in Kentucky if she is…
Boone County Sheriff’s department identifies Florence man killed in ATV accident
The Boone County Sheriff’s department has identified the man killed in Thursday’s ATV accident as Terry L. Lanigan, 37, of…
Dayton hires Yoder as Main Street Manager; city officials say experience set him apart
The City of Dayton, Kentucky has hired Robert Yoder to serve as its next Main Street Manager. “With unique assets…
Kentucky Labor Cabinet recouped $347,540 in unpaid wages for state’s workers last month
Last month, the Labor Cabinet recouped $347,540.83 in unpaid wages for Kentucky workers. This brings the total amount recovered in…
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer introduces ‘new rules’ for commission meetings, reaffirms vested powers
On Tuesday, the newly elected Board of Commissioners restored the balance of power to Covington’s City Hall during their first…
Osborne sworn in as KY House Speaker Pro-Tem; other Republicans assume majority leadership roles
The 2017 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly convened today, January 3, for a short session that will end…
Moser sworn in as District 64 State Rep; part of Republican House majority for first time since 1921
Today, Kim Moser of Taylor Mill was sworn in as the District 64 State Representative. Moser, a Republican, was elected…