Governor signs executive order giving ex-offenders ‘Fair Chance’ for government employment
Seeking to lead by example and give convicted felons a chance at meaningful employment, Governor Matt Bevin issued an executive…
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KY Dept. of Agriculture proposes legislation to provide incentives, protection in fight against hunger
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has come forward with legislation to help businesses and individuals who wish to donate…
Rep. Linder files legislation to eliminate master’s degree requirement for teacher certification
This month, Representative Brian Linder, R-Dry Ridge, authored House Bill 152, which would lift a requirement that makes it more…
State DFI encouraging Kentuckians to create ‘strong passwords’ to protect personal information — here’s how
The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) encourages Kentuckians to create strong online passwords to keep their personal information secure. The…
smartLINK MyLo formally launched at Newport on the Levee, makes Newport Midwest’s first Smart City
The City of Newport – the Midwest’s first “Smart City” – has formally launched and dedicated MyLo, a high-tech smartLINK…
December payouts high for Kentucky Lottery players; Sommer named chair of board
December was a lucky month for Kentucky Lottery players, according to a report made today during a meeting of the…
Bellevue’s Turner receives Charles T. Donaldson Leadership Award at NKY Police Chiefs ceremony
Bellevue Chief of Police Wayne Turner, a veteran law enforcement officer and military veteran, has been honored for his leadership…
Ag Commissioner Quarles ‘blown away’ by coordination of services at MASTER Provisions
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles toured MASTER Provisions in Florence Wednesday and liked…
Kenton County’s Sugar Camp coming up — learn how to make maple syrup, the old-fashioned way
Kenton County Parks & Recreation is hosting Sugar Camp 2017: Making Maple Syrup the week of February 20-25 in Middleton-Mills…
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…
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,…