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…
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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…
Aggressive state effort results in more than doubling of grant money available to victims of violent crime
Grant money to help victims of violent crime is more than doubling this year, thanks to an aggressive state effort…
Fort Mitchell’s ‘Shane’s Best Friend’ campaign to raise funds for police dog; funders stepping up
Continuing the fight against heroin and other illegal and dangerous drugs, the City of Fort Mitchell Police Department is seeking…
Kenton County ‘Letters To Santa, Letters From Santa’ begins Nov. 7, dropoff at libraries, courthouses
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with Kenton County Public Library, has announced that its “Letters To Santa, Letters…
Transportation Cabinet temporarily extends hours commercial operators can deliver gas in state
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Sec. Greg Thomas today issued an emergency order waiving the hours of service for commercial motor…
City of Erlanger to hold annual Tree Lighting on Sat., Dec. 3, featuring school choirs, Santa, and more
The City of Erlanger will hold its annual Tree Lighting on Dec. 3 from 7 0 8:30 p.m. at the…
Area police officers among those graduating from Dept. of Criminal Justice Basic Training Academy
Twenty-six law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated from basic training Friday at the Kentucky Department of Criminal…
Kenton County Sheriff’s office warns of scam calls about payments for ‘warrants’ — report immediately
The Kenton County Sheriff’s Office has been contacted again about a scam regarding calls by persons identifying themselves as being…