Construction set to begin on new bridge in Newport; span on Waterworks Road closed since February
Construction of a new bridge over Taylor Creek on Waterworks Road (CS 1193) in Newport will begin August 22. Rob…
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Social Security is 81-year-old today; report says its benefits lifted 14.5m seniors out of poverty in 2014
Social Security benefits lifted 14.5 million seniors out of poverty in 2014, according to a new report from the Democratic…
Governor recognizes volunteers, service initiatives at special ceremony for state Service Award winners
Gov. Matt Bevin, Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Vickie Yates Brown…
State agencies move to new location, four floors of surplus furniture on auction Aug. 15
More than a thousand chairs along with hundreds of files, shelving, tables, partitions and more will be sold as surplus…
Improvements continue at State Parks, Dale Hollow, Cumberland among latest scheduled for upgrades
Four Kentucky State Park resorts in south-central Kentucky will receive an estimated $4.9 million in safety and aesthetic improvements over…
Gov. Bevin ‘reducing inefficiency’ by creating new ‘claims commission’ that replaces three boards
As part of Gov. Matt Bevin’s proclaimed effort to reduce government inefficiency, he has created by executive order a single…
State Police remind us — as school buses take to the roads, be extra cautious and help prevent tragedy
As thousands of Kentucky students head back to school this week, Kentucky State Police is urging motorists to remain cautious…
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…
$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….