City of Newport wins national award for Smart City initiative; one of only 50 to be recognized with honor
The City of Newport’s work on becoming the first “Smart City” in the Midwest has been honored with a national…
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Gov. Bevin makes appointments to boards and commissions, including four from NKY
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Branscombe Richmond, Kent Masterson Brown, Roger Rehm…
Dawn Michelle Gentry of Edgewood chosen by Gov. Bevin to fill vacancy on Kenton County Family Court
Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed Dawn Michelle Gentry, of Edgewood, to the Kenton County Family Court to serve the 16th…
Chief Justice Minton announces judicial redistricting plan for Kentucky’s Circuit, District courts
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. has introduced the first Judicial Redistricting Plan Kentucky has seen in decades….
State looks for concessionaire for Kincaid Lake golf course; seeks other uses for General Butler course
Kentucky State Parks today announced that it will solicit requests for three of its 9-hole golf courses. Requests for Proposals…
Treasurer Allison Ball announces STABLE Kentucky program through a partnership with Ohio’s initiative
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has announced the she will begin offering State Treasurer ABLE accounts in Kentucky, or STABLE…
Two NKY projects named among 24 for possible first-round funding from Work Ready Skills Initiative
The Work Ready Skills Advisory Committee, formed to review and select proposals for the Commonwealth’s new $100 million workforce bond…
NKY Chamber unveils 2017 Legislative Priorities at Hotel Covington; ambitious list for short session
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual ‘Where We Stand’ event unveiling top legislative priorities for the upcoming…
State unemployment rate for November was 4.8 percent, lower year-over-year; U.S. rate was 4.6
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for November 2016 was 4.8 percent from a revised 5.1 percent in October 2016,…
Kenton County provides information about new administration building, seeks input, at open house
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A wealth of information was available about plans for the new Kenton County Administration…
Gov. Bevin names Terry R. Gill, Jr. Secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of Terry R. Gill, Jr. as Secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic…
City of Edgewood offering free RAD self-defense training class for women 12-99
The City of Edgewood is offering a Frfee Self Defense Training class for women ages 12-99 year old! Starting January…
Covington Mayor-elect Joe Meyer: On his priorities as he prepares to take office — first, a change of attitude
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Joe Meyer is no stranger to political life or public service. A lawyer by profession,…
Fort Thomas Realtor Warden named executive director of new Kentucky Real Estate Authority
Kenneth W. Warden, of Fort Thomas, has been appointed Executive Director of the newly created Kentucky Real Estate Authority. The…
New Division of Apprenticeship advances Governor’s ‘Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built.’ initiative
As a part of an ongoing effort to rebrand and promote apprenticeships in the Commonwealth, Governor Bevin and the Labor…
Gentry, Rouse and Roush named by Judicial Nominating Committee for Kenton Family Court vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., has announced nominees to fill the…
State General Fund receipts rose 1.4 percent in November; road fund income up 12.1 percent
State Budget Director John Chilton reported Friday that General Fund receipts rose 1.4 percent in November compared to last year….
Covington issues request for proposals for contractors for next phases of Licking River Greenway Trail project
The Mayor and City Commission recently approved the issuance of requests for proposals (RFP) to qualified contractors for the construction…
Chris McDaniel to serve as chair of the state Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Kentucky Senate Majority Caucus Leadership once again appointed Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) as chairman of the Senate Appropriations and…
House Republican majority announces members who’ll chair House committees, NKY well represented
Kentucky’s House Republican Majority Caucus announced its slate of members poised to chair House committees for the 2017-2018 sessions of…
WFPL reports what’s been filed so far for General Assembly; Stivers’ focus is ‘economic initiatives’
By Ryland Barton WFPL – Louisville Public Radio Lawmakers have already pre-filed scores of bills ahead of the 2017 legislative…
Applications for Kentucky Agriculture Department internships for summer 2017 available
College students pursuing a career in agriculture or government are invited to apply for a position in the Kentucky Department…