Florence Mayor Whalen updates Rotarians on progress in Kentucky’s eighth-largest city
By Pat Moynahan Special to the NKyTribune The city of Florence continues to see small and large investments in commercial…
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Residential child-caregivers who provide for foster children with high-level needs get rate increase
A rate increase went into effect October 1 for residential child-caring facilities in Kentucky that care for foster children with…
Villa Hills’ special meeting on Oct. 4 to discuss draft ordinances; potential executive session
Villa Hills Mayor Irvin T. “Butch” Callery has issued an amended special meeting notice for the city. The City Council…
Audit of criminal justice training, law enforcement programs find management, spending issues
Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harman reported the findings of a special examination of the Kentucky Department of Criminal…
Governor’s appointments to boards and commissions include three from Northern Kentucky
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Kentucky Commission on Women Danette Josephine Wilder,…
NKY’s Rick Jordan named executive director of state workforce Office of Employment and Training
Rick Jordan, of Walton, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet’s…
Attorney General Beshear in Florence to inform seniors about con artists, Scam Alerts program
By Mark Hansel NkyTribune managing editor Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear was in Florence Thursday, warning some of the region’s…
Rob Hans retires as Chief District Engineer at KYTC District 6 office, Yeager named acting chief
After many years of service with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Rob Hans, Chief District Engineer in District 6, has announced…
Gov. Bevin joins groundbreaking on $100m expansion of Safran Landing Systems in Walton
Gov. Matt Bevin joined local officials and executives from aircraft wheel and brake components maker Safran Landing Systems to break…
Adopt-A-Highway ‘Fall Sweep’ underway; volunteers removing litter from roadsides across the state
Now that it’s officially fall, thousands of volunteers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Adopt-a-Highway program will give the Commonwealth’s…
Board of Elections records show Matt Teaford, challenger to Dennis Keene, has withdrawn from race
Matt Teaford, 24, the Republican challenger to Dennis Keene, democrat incumbent 67th District House of Representative, has officially withdrawn from…
Covington awarded $1.36m SAFER federal grant to hire eight new firefighters; approves new equipment
The City of Covington has been awarded a $1.36M SAFER federal grant to hire eight new full time firefighters. The…
Chief Justice Minton says expungement requests have doubled over past year as result of new law
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. said in his annual State of the Judiciary address that Kentuckians benefit when the…
Boone County Sheriff’s officer among nominee’s for Ky. Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year
Staff Report A Boone County Sheriff’s Officer has been nominated for Kentucky’s Crisis Intervention Programs Officer of the Year. Lt….
John Medford: Report from City of Union on stepped-up communications, new director, new web site
I am serving my fourth term as a City Commissioner for the City of Union. I’m proud to serve the…
City of Covington issues 2016-2017 green stickers promoting waste and recycling program initiatives
The City of Covington will be issuing 2016-2017 green stickers to property owners as it continues its Waste & Recycling…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to boards, commissions; includes three Northern Kentuckians
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Robert William Heckel and James A. Huber…
Northern Kentucky counties approve plan for $30 million radio system upgrade for first reponders
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties are about to embark on a $30 million radio…
Boone County closes Boone Cliffs State Nature Preserve; Middle Creek Park to remain open
NKyTribune staff The Boone County Fiscal Court has temporarily closed the Boone County Cliffs State Nature Preserve due to significant…
Kenton County Animal Shelter gets grant to support Community Cat Diversion program
The Kenton County Animal Shelter (KCAS) has updated its ordinances to increase life saving efforts by bringing a Community Cat…
Law suit questions Matt Teaford’s candidacy; he says he isn’t raising money and hasn’t campaigned
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Where is Matt Teaford, Republican candidate for Kentucky’s 67th District House of Representatives? Where does…
Dates and times for Kenton County Public Works Fall Cleanup at Lincoln Ridge Park announced
Looking to clean out the house before the cold weather? Kenton County Public Works is hosting its annual Fall Clean-Up…