Gov. Bevin’s red tape reduction initiative generates 300 suggests in first five weeks — you can weigh in
More than 16,000 visitors and 300 suggestions have already rolled through the website for Gov. Matt Bevin’s Red Tape Reduction…
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$20 million designated for regional airports across Kentucky; will fund overdue pavement renovations
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced that select general aviation airports across the state will receive $20 million over the next…
Bridge replacement project to begin on KY 330 in Pendleton County this month; traffic maintained
A bridge replacement project on KY 330 (Falmouth-Morgan Road) in Pendleton County will begin construction the week of Aug. 15….
Tickets on sale for Boone County Senior Citizen’s Picnic, this year’s theme is ‘A Day at the Beach’
The 29th Annual Boone County Senior Citizen’s Picnic will take place at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 14th…
Energy and Environment Cabinet seeking nominations for Secretary’s Award
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has announced that the cabinet is seeking nominations for the first Secretary’s Award….
Three police officers from NKY complete ‘sergeant’s academy’ training with Dept. of Criminal Justice
Law enforcement officers from 16 agencies across the commonwealth were recognized for completing the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Academy…
Franklin Circuit judge blocks apppointments to new U of L board; Bevin’s office indicates he’ll appeal
Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd entered an injunction Friday afternoon temporarity blocking Gov. Matt Bevin’s plans to appoint a…
Ethics Reporter: 13 businesses that employ lobbyists contributed at least $50,000 to legislative conference
Earlier this month, nearly 1,500 state legislators, legislative staff, governmental officials, and family members from 15 states attended the four…
Boone County now accepting requests for absentee ballot applications for November General Election
Voters who meet the qualifications to vote an absentee ballot by mail may call 859-334-2130 to request an application or…
Newport launches new brand identity; re-imaging includes new logo, emphasis on key objectives
The City of Newport is launching a new brand identity that will utilize a multi-faceted approach to promote the city…
U.S. Justice Department files lawsuits to block sales of Humana, Cigna, citing reduced competition
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits to block the sale of Louisville-based Humana Inc. to Aetna Inc. and…
Kentucky Tourism Arts & Heritage Cabinet, USEF, sign long-term agreement for Kentucky Horse Park
The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) and the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet have announced the signing of…
Persistent offender sentenced to 20 years; man who robbed BB&T in Covington has 26 felony convictions
NKyTribune staff report Kenton Circuit Judge Patricia Summe has sentenced Brian Joseph Ramsey of Newport to 20 years in prison….
Expansion of KY 9 in Newport continues; York between 3rd and 4th to close beginning Monday
Construction is in progress on a new alignment between Fifth Street and the Taylor Southgate Bridge. The new section of…
Boone County Fiscal Court launches OpenGov; software tool provides access to county finances
Boone County Fiscal Court has launched OpenGov, a financial information tool providing greater transparency with respect to the County’s finances….
Newport Police, AAA team up to present 4th annual Safety Awareness Day; free car seat inspections
On August 6th, AAA will be teaming up with the Newport Police Department to host its fourth annual Safety Awareness…
Thomas More director of campus ministry named to Governor’s Commission for Volunteerism and Service
The Director of Campus Ministry of Thomas More College, Andrew J. Cole, has been appointed to the Governor’s Commission for…
State Health and Family Services Cabinet receives $6.1m in AmeriCorps funding, includes 3 NKY grants
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) announced that Kentucky has received more than $6 million in AmeriCorps…
New ‘Clean Slate’ law — expungement for certain felonies — now in effect; free workshops available
A new law went into effect July 15 that allows certain Class D felony convictions to be vacated and charges…
Report of Covington Commission meeting: Restructuring of development department and more
By Monica Beavers City of Covington A transformational restructure of the Development Department was approved Tuesday night by the Board…
KY Transportation Cabinet issues RFP for study to solutions to Brent Spence, Cincy Eastern Bypass
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for a regional traffic study of possible solutions…
Covington host site for felony expungement information session in response to new state law
In response to Kentucky’s new felony expungement law, the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL), the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA),…