Time changed to 5:30 p.m. for Boone County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday in Burlington
The Boone County Fiscal Court meeting advertised for Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 8:30 a.m. has a time change to 5:30…
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Unemployment rates down in 74 Kentucky counties in September, KOET says
Unemployment rates fell in 74 Kentucky counties between September 2015 and September 2016, rose in 41 and stayed the same…
City of Covington’s annual financial report shows $4.7m carryover from fiscal year that ended in June
The City of Covington had released its preliminary Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) showing $4.7m in carryover funds from the…
Chief Justice Minton says judicial redistricting will ensure appropriate allocation of resources
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. said Wednesday that the “singular goal of redistricting is to ensure that…
Fort Mitchell launches heroin awareness campaign; looking for volunteers to distribute door hangers
With the massive increase in heroin use and the rise in overdoses hitting Northern Kentucky, Fort Mitchell is teaming up…
Covington firefighters file appeal with state Attorney General over open records request to City
The Covington Professional Firefighters, I.A.F.F. Local 38 has filed an appeal with state Attorney General’s office, saying the City of…
SD 1 bond refinancing to save $31.2 million; notes originally issued in 2005-07 to increase capacity
Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky (SD1) will save $31.2 million over the next 22 years by refinancing bonds…
Historic voter registration drive adds more than 100,000 voters to the rolls for Nov. 8 election
More than 100,000 new voters are on the rolls for the Nov. 8 general election following the largest and longest…
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department sets fall surplus, confiscated item auction for Oct. 31
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will conduct its fall auction of surplus and confiscated items Oct. 31…
Visit from “The Renegades,” Honor Run highlight Veterans Day weekend activities in Florence
NKyTribune staff The City of Florence has announced times, dates and details for its Veterans Day weekend activities. Community members…
New ramp from Mall Road to I-75 southbound now open; expected to relieve traffic congestion
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office wants to inform the public that the new interstate ramp that takes traffic…
U.S. 4th District Rep.: Calvin Sidle tells you why he deserves to be elected; incumbent refuses to participate
The two candidates for U.S. 4th District Representative on the November 8 ballot are incumbent Thomas Massie and challenger Calvin…
National Farm Foundation Forum: Clinton, Trump surrogates speak on farm issues, priorities in D.C.
By Tim Mandell Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues Representatives of the Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigns participated…
Courier-Journal reports Bevin names NKY’s Tom Kerr as chief of staff for the state justice cabinet
The Louisville Courier-Journal’s Tom Loftus is reporting that Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed former state Rep. Tom Kerr as chief…
Covington, FOP reach new contract agreement, increases new police officer pay by 10 percent
The City of Covington has approved a two-year Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #1 contract for calendar years 2016…
Florence City Coordinator Rick Lunnemann to retire, will end 29 years of local government service
After a 29 year career working in local government, Florence City Coordinator Rick Lunnemann will be retiring from the City…
Red Tape Reduction initiative could create growing economy, increase in income, study says
If Kentucky can reduce unnecessary regulation on business, the result could be a faster growing economy and steady increase in…
Election, U.S. Senate Part II: Incumbent Rand Paul on why he should remain your U.S. Senator
The NKyTribune invited both candidates for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky to make his case for why he deserves your…
NKY’s Trey Grayson quoted in NYTimes story on ‘election rigging’: consensus is irresponsible claims
A New York Times story today about Republican leaders and election officials of both parties combatting claims of “election rigging”…
Election, U.S. Senate Part I: Lexington Mayor Jim Gray on why he should be Kentucky’s U.S. Senator
The NKyTribune invited both candidates for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky to make his case for why he deserves your…
OKI funding amounts to over $27 million for NKY projects, from new TANK buses to bike paths
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board President and Dearborn County Commissioner Kevin Lynch announced this week the awarding of…
Sen. McConnell announces success identifying NKY as ‘high drug trafficking’ area, securing federal help
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Michael Botticelli…