Attorney General Coleman cites new ‘tools to protect kids’ at NKY press conference
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Russell Coleman was joined by members of his office and state lawmakers to…
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Boone County Fiscal Court hears lengthy discussion about Comprehensive Plan
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand was given the chance last week to voice his…
Government Briefs: Reports from Edgewood, Independence, Erlanger, Covington, Campbell County, Ft. Wright
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council members voted to read an ordinance banning medical cannabis and cannabis…
Governor Andy Beshear proclaims August 11 ‘Kentucky 8-1-1 Underground Facility Protection Day’
Governor Andy Beshear issued a proclamation this week designating August 11 ‘Kentucky 8-1-1 Underground Facility Protection Day.” “The 8-1-1 line…
Seven veterans from Northern Kentucky among 2024 Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductees
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2024 inductees on Wednesday, which…
Campbell Co., Altafiber announce availability of free high-speed Wi-Fi at county’s parks, golf course
The Campbell County Fiscal Court and Altafiber on Wednesday announced free high-speed public Wi-Fi is now available at Pendery Park,…
Who is Tim Walz? From a Minnesota classroom to Governor’s office to vice president candidate
By J. Patrick Coolican Minnesota Reformer editor Gov. Tim Walz fused his everyman personality with an optimistic progressive message to…
Accidents caused by running red lights are a major problem, Kentucky had more than 3,900 in 2023
Whether it’s due to impatience, a “me first” attitude, aggressiveness or distraction, drivers running red lights cause more than 1,000…
CBC’s August luncheon to feature Mayor Joe Meyer’s final State of the City address
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer will provide his final state of the City Address at the August luncheon of the Covington…
State, FamilySearch partnering with local officials to preserve important records
The Commonwealth of Kentucky announced it has partnered with FamilySearch to digitize and preserve tens of thousands of primary records,…
Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022
The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to…
Devou Good holds community discussion on objections to Brent Spence expansion project
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Their concerns are real – the results, maybe not so much. The Devou Good Foundation,…
Kentucky Secretary of State launches poll worker recruitment portal in advance of November election
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day this week, The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office announced the launch of a new…
City of Newport commits to helping fund repairs on Purple People Bridge, a ‘regional asset’
In a show of support for a major regional asset, The City of Newport Board of Commissioners voted during a…
NKY Port Authority, Kenton County seek project manager for Center for Biomedical Excellence
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority, in partnership with Kenton County, is seeking a project manager to oversee the planned Commonwealth…
Road report: KYTC District Six reports on extensive work on region’s roads; drive safely
KYTC District Six provides updates on road work in the NKY area this week. Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances…
From Wayland to Jackson with Gov. Beshear, after a busy week and a busier weekend
By Al Cross NKyTribune reporter JACKSON, Ky. – Chasing the vice presidency, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spent Friday in Appalachian…
Government briefs: Fort Mitchell, Florence, Kenton County, Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FORT MITCHELL Fort Mitchell city council listened to the second reading of an ordinance…
City of Florence to renovate Veteran’s Memorial on city’s Ewing Boulevard campus
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence will be embarking on a mission to renovate the Veteran’s…
Campbell County Fiscal Court announces 2024 Citizens Academy; application deadline August 23
The Campbell County Fiscal Court has announced the 2024 session of its Citizens Academy, a program designed to enhance civic…
Covington begins annual resurfacing project that will include work in 17 neighborhoods across city
All or part of 32 streets in Covington are getting a smoother surface. Over 52,000 square yards of asphalt will…
Covington reports progress on implementation of 2019 Garner Economics action plan
In July 2019, Atlanta-based Garner Economics unveiled a 59-page economic strategy that highlighted hard truths, challenges, and strengths about Covington…