Governor Bevin’s State of the Commonwealth Address: See it here in full
Governor Bevin gave a non-scripted State of Commonwealth Address this week that included a “Think big, be bold” message in…
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City of Covington issues free MainStrasse 501 Lot parking permits passes for businesses, residents
The City of Covington and ABM Parking have issued free MainStrasse 501 Lot Parking Permit passes in efforts to provide…
Energy and Environment Cabinet seeking proposals for projects promoting use of recycled tires
The Energy and Environment Cabinet is now accepting grant proposals for projects that promote the use of recycled waste tires….
Justice Sec. Tilley says law enforcement agencies are meeting new sexual assault policy deadlines
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley has reported that every law enforcement agency certified through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program…
Public response welcomed at Covington meeting Thursday on block grants and HOME funding
On Thursday, February 9, at 6 p.m. the public is invited to City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 West Pike Street,…
Bevin appoints members of Kentucky Commission on Women, including Sarah Cameron of Fort Thomas
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Krista Amy Fennel, Sarah Cameron, Brenda Lee…
51st Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast tomorrow at Frankfort Convention Center; some tickets at door
Governor Matt Bevin will host the 51st annual Kentucky Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Frankfort Convention…
Department of Juvenile Justice to begin accepting Title II Formula Grants; up to $100,000 available
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Department of Juvenile Justice will begin accepting applications for the Title II Formula Grants Program,…
Ethics Reporter: Lobbyist spending for General Assembly reached all-time high of $20.8 million
Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists…
Governor signs executive order giving ex-offenders ‘Fair Chance’ for government employment
Seeking to lead by example and give convicted felons a chance at meaningful employment, Governor Matt Bevin issued an executive…
KY Dept. of Agriculture proposes legislation to provide incentives, protection in fight against hunger
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has come forward with legislation to help businesses and individuals who wish to donate…
Rep. Linder files legislation to eliminate master’s degree requirement for teacher certification
This month, Representative Brian Linder, R-Dry Ridge, authored House Bill 152, which would lift a requirement that makes it more…
State DFI encouraging Kentuckians to create ‘strong passwords’ to protect personal information — here’s how
The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) encourages Kentuckians to create strong online passwords to keep their personal information secure. The…
smartLINK MyLo formally launched at Newport on the Levee, makes Newport Midwest’s first Smart City
The City of Newport – the Midwest’s first “Smart City” – has formally launched and dedicated MyLo, a high-tech smartLINK…
December payouts high for Kentucky Lottery players; Sommer named chair of board
December was a lucky month for Kentucky Lottery players, according to a report made today during a meeting of the…
Bellevue’s Turner receives Charles T. Donaldson Leadership Award at NKY Police Chiefs ceremony
Bellevue Chief of Police Wayne Turner, a veteran law enforcement officer and military veteran, has been honored for his leadership…
Ag Commissioner Quarles ‘blown away’ by coordination of services at MASTER Provisions
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles toured MASTER Provisions in Florence Wednesday and liked…
Kenton County’s Sugar Camp coming up — learn how to make maple syrup, the old-fashioned way
Kenton County Parks & Recreation is hosting Sugar Camp 2017: Making Maple Syrup the week of February 20-25 in Middleton-Mills…
Covington suspends MainStrasse parking plan, workshop on Monday to discuss parking survey
On Tuesday evening, January 17, the Board of Commissioners voted to suspend the MainStrasse Parking Plan. The change was made…
State’s unemployment rate unchanged November to December, steady at 4.8 percent, lower year-to-year
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was unchanged from November 2016 to December 2016 at 4.8 percent, according to the…
Atlas Obscura: Park Service aims to protect new $40 million grass at ‘carefully designed’ National Mall
By Sarah Laskow Atlas Obscura In 2009, after the first inauguration of President Barack Obama, which was attended by a…
City of Erlanger to offer scholarship to graduating senior; announces date for baseball field lottery
The City of Erlanger is offering financial support for one graduating senior in the form of one $1,500 scholarship to…