Bevin signs two pieces of legislation aimed at improving lives of children removed from homes
Gov. Matt Bevin today ceremonially signed two pieces of recently enacted legislation that will improve the lives of children removed…
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Covington to hire consulting firm for a national search for city manager by early summer
Covington City Commission voted Tuesday to launch a national search for a new city manager. Loren Wolff was appointed as…
Bevin and delegation visit Germany, Switzerland to study apprenticeship models with U.S. group
Gov. Matt Bevin, Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey, Economic Development Secretary Terry Gil, and Education and Workforce Development Secretary Hal Heiner…
Bill Moller appointed interim finance director for City of Covington, to guide the upcoming budget period
On the heels of recent departures within the City of Covington’s finance department, Covington City Commission voted Tuesday to appoint…
City of Covington to begin seasonal street sweeping in April; find out schedule, guidelines here
The City of Covington Department of Public Improvements (DPI) will begin their seasonal street sweeping schedule starting on April 3….
Kentucky State Parks looking for alternative uses for its golf courses, including Kincaid, General Butler
Kentucky State Parks announced that it will look at alternative recreational uses for the 9-hole golf courses at Carter Caves State…
Transportation Cabinet asks organizations to “Glow Orange” for work zone safety awareness
While many Kentuckians associate the color orange with rival college athletics programs, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced “Glow…
State Parks assessing alternative uses for three golf courses; including Kincaid Lake near Falmouth
Kentucky State Parks announced today that it will look at alternative recreational uses for the 9-hole golf courses at Carter Caves…
Boone County Fiscal Court to vote on reduced dwelling unit fee in April to pay for system upgrades
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court is one step closer to approving an ordinance that…
Twenty law enforcement executives graduate from Criminal Justice Executive Development program
Twenty law enforcement executives from agencies across Kentucky graduated from the Criminal Justice Executive Development program, an advanced leadership course…
Among 50 bills Bevin has signed into law: Family planning fundiing, Blue Lives Matter, charter school
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Planned Parenthood stands to lose any shot it had at government funding for family planning…
‘Tools in the toolbox’: Legislature puts several bills in play to combat state’s growing opioid epidemic
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The 2017 General Assembly has passed several bills meant to put more “tools in…
Law enforcement officers graduate from KY Department of Criminal Justice Training
Thirty-two law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated today from basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal…
Work Ready Skills Initiative receives 41 project applications in second round of bond funding
The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet received 41 project applications — totaling more than $165 million in requests —…
Campbell County to offer Clean Up event March 31, April 1 for residents only — see details here
Campbell County will hold a free Clean Up event — for Campbell County residents only — on Friday, March 31…
LRC roundup: Growing number of bills sent to governor, as legislators take break for ‘veto period’
This has been a year for early arrivals at the State Capitol. Within a week of the 2017 legislative…
Deadline extended to nominate favorite business for Covington’s Business Excellence Awards
You have until 4 p.m. on March 20 to nominate your favorite Covington business for the Business Excellence Awards. Links…
Boone, Kenton, Campbell counties reap benefits of HIDTA designation to tune of $275k
Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties were granted more than a quarter of a million dollars from the federal government to…
Legislative briefs: Higher ed performance funding, toxicology screenings, quit smoking, playgrounds
State funding for Kentucky public colleges and universities would be allocated based on the schools’ performance under a bill now…
Covington awards Riverfront Commons project to Sunesis, in phases to finish this year
Covington’s Mayor and Board of Commissioners have approved an order awarding the Riverfront Commons Project construction bid to Sunesis Construction….
Governor’s appointments include Carle to medical assistance council, Evans to deaf commission
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Julie K. Spivey and Jay H. Trumbo…
NFIB’s small business ‘Optimism Index’ shows ‘change in policy’ encouraging, labor market tight
Small business optimism remained at one of its highest readings in 43 years, as small business awaits a new healthcare…