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…
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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…
Fort Wright Mayor Hatter explains special meeting on Wednesday, to set new property tax rates
Mayor Dave Hatter has sent the following newsletter message to the citizens of Fort Wright: It’s that time of year when…
Preparing for closure of IRS ‘flat top’ facility in 2019: Covington gets update, net job loss 1638
The City of Covington received updated information regarding the recent announcement of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) closure of its…
NKY schools, organizations among those invited to submit proposals for $91 m in Work Ready funds
NKyTribune staff The Work Ready Skills Advisory Committee, formed to select projects for the Commonwealth’s new $100 million workforce bond…
IRS to close Covington ‘submission processing operation’ in 2019, move affects 1800 employees
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor In a move that will impact 1800 employees of 4100 in the metropolitan area, the…
House Task Force on Vulnerable Kentuckians to hold meeting at Gateway CTC Urban Metro Campus
Rep. Arnold Simpson, (D-Covington), today announced that the House Task Force on Vulnerable Kentuckians will hold its fourth meeting on…
Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board recognizes WIOA Award winners at luncheon
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board hosted its fifth annual Workforce Innovation and Opportunity…
Gov. Bevin addresses auto industry leaders at AutoVision Conference in Lexington Monday
Gov. Matt Bevin addressed global automotive manufacturers, suppliers and service providers at the AutoVision Conference in Lexington Monday. The second-annual,…
Boone County Animal Shelter hosts Pawapalooza; proceeds to benefit care and treatment of animals
The Boone County Animal Shelter is preparing to host the fifth annual Pawapalooza. This family-friendly day-long event includes a K9-5K,…
Kenton County Clerk Summe announces voting place changes; October 11 is deadline for registering to vote
Kenton County Clerk, Gabrielle Summe, encourages all voters to check out www.GOVOTEKY.COM where they can check their registration status under…
Statewide ‘Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built.’ campaign to encourage apprenticeships
Gov. Matt Bevin and Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey launched the “Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built,” an apprenticeship campaign that will help…
Hampton establishes Kentucky Chapter of national Aerospace States Association
Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton has joined the Aerospace States Association (ASA) and established a Kentucky Chapter of the organization (KY…
State suspends surcharge on current unemployment insurance; will save employers $34.2m annually
The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet will suspend the current unemployment insurance (UI) surcharge for contributing employers, effective immediately….
Rural Blog: Student-led study examines conditions of county animal shelters in Ky.; 82% in violation of laws
Nearly half of Kentucky’s animal shelters are in violation of three or more laws and 82 percent are in violation…
Covington PD order restricting access for Kenton Commonwealth Attorney and staff still in place
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Covington Police Department remains off limits to Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders…
Change in income guidelines means more Kentucky families now qualify for financial aid for child care
More Kentucky families qualify for financial aid to pay for child care because of an increase in funding approved by…