Gov. Bevin makes appointments to boards and commissions; including two from Northern Kentucky
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Thomas D. Baxter, Ken DeLane McKenney and…
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Lawmakers take pulse of KY’s thoroughbred racetracks during committee meeting at Turfway Park
A legislative panel got a snapshot of Kentucky’s horse-racing industry during a meeting Monday at Turfway Park. “I just wanted…
Snow blades sharpened, salt in the barn, new equipment, KYTC fully prepared for snow and ice
The plow blades have been sharpened. The salt domes are full. It’s snow and ice season, and the Kentucky Transportation…
As part of Red Tape Reduction, state Dept. of Workers’ Claims has reduced number of claim forms
In line with Governor Bevin’s effort to reign in unnecessary regulatory burdens on businesses in the Commonwealth through the Red…
State’s ‘Give a Gift Made in Kentucky’ is underway; features rich options from in-state artists
The Kentucky Arts Council, with the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, has launched the 2016 “Give a Gift Made in…
KY Agriculture Commissioner Quarles convenes Hunger Task Force to address food insecurity
The Kentucky Hunger Task Force reviewed the findings of the 10 regional meetings held earlier this year and mapped out…
Work Ready Skills Initiative finalists include five from Northern Kentucky; $100m in new funding at stake
Boone County Schools, Brighton Center, the Enzweiler Building Institute, Freestore Foodbank and Northern Kentucky University are among the 39 finalists…
Newport to get new fire engine thanks to federal grant; will be housed at South Newport Station
The City of Newport will purchase a new fire engine that will be funded almost entirely with a nearly $500,000…
KY State Police start official enforcement period Wednesday for most dangerous holiday of year
Thanksgiving is the most dangerous holiday of the year for motorists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)….
Northern Kentucky Water District earns KEMI Destiny Award for commitment to a safe workplace
KEMI has announced that the Northern Kentucky Water District is one of only 14 policyholders out of 24,000 to earn…
AG Beshear announces results of random General Election audit for voting irregularities, investigations
Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced the six Kentucky counties to undergo independent inquiries for any potential irregularities that may…
Gov. Bevin names 11 new members to reorganized Kentucky Arts Council, director Meadows resigns
Gov. Matt Bevin appointed 11 new members to the Kentucky Arts Council and institutes a reorganized structure that reflects the…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to state boards and commissions, including some NKyians
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: David Bryan Sloan has been appointed to…
State’s unemployment rate up slightly in October, lower year-to-year
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for October 2016 was 5.1 percent from a revised 5 percent in September 2016,…
Speaker-Elect Hoover names transition team, includes former state Rep. Alecia Webb-Edgington
Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover announced Thursday the formation of a transition team that will help chart the future of the Kentucky…
Ky Agriculture Commissioner encourages students to submit entries to annual poster and essay contest
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky students to create and submit original works to show agriculture’s role in addressing the…
Northern Kentucky Water District bond refunding to save $10.1 million, debt will be retired sooner
The Northern Kentucky Water District (the “District”) is pleased to announce that $41,905,000 of refunding revenue bonds was sold on…
Gov. Bevin recognizes statewide programs, declares Nov. 14-18 National Apprenticeship Week in Kentucky
In recognition of the 1,100 employers and approximately 3,000 apprentices who participate in a Registered Apprenticeship program across the state,…
Licking River Greenway Trail reopened with ribbon-cutting after being restored from landslide
On Monday afternoon, the City of Covington conducted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the Licking River Greenway…
Fort Wright joins Kenton County in fight against heroin, kicks off door-to-door campaign this weekend
Fort Wright is teaming up with Kenton County, The Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, PDS and the Northern…
Area’s Circuit Judges participate in Judges College, get mix of classroom sessions, field studies
The region’s Circuit Judges had the opportunity to process a staged crime scene, visit a women’s prison, learn about arson…
City of Erlanger municipal building will glow green throughout the weekend as part of ‘Greenlight A Vet’
The City of Erlanger will take part in the national campaign Greenlight A Vet to visibly show its support for…