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…
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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),…
Covington mayoral primary: Contributions, spending show significant disparity between Carran, Meyer
Staff report Reports filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, as required by law, show that incumbent Covington Mayor…
More than 90 new state laws go into effect July 15 — here are some of them
New laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2016 regular session go into effect on July 15. Among the over…
State legislative panel chaired by NKY’s Schickel discusses potential medical purposes for marijuana
A state legislative committee held its first meeting last week to discuss liberalizing marijuana laws for medical purposes. “We have…
Alexandria Fire Chief supports proposed bill that would provide tax credit for volunteer firefighters
In small-town Kentucky, volunteer firefighters are part tradition, part public service. But it is becoming increasingly difficult for cities and…
Kenton County sets sights on old Bavarian Brewery in Covington for county administration building
Questions about the future of the old Bavarian Brewery property in Covington are about to be put to rest: Kenton…
Government briefs: State property tax rate remains flat; First Lady’s foster care transition pilot program
State property tax rate The Kentucky Department of Revenue has set the 2016 State Real Property Tax Rate at 12.2…
Boone County Animal Shelter chosen to participate in ASPCA Adoption Ambassadors campaign
NKyTribune staff The Boone County Animal Shelter was one of just two shelters in Kentucky chosen by the ASPCA to…
Jobless rate down in 91 counties year-to-year in May; Boone, Campbell among lowest in state
Unemployment rates fell in 91 Kentucky counties between May 2015 and May 2016, rose in 24 counties, and remained the…
Gov. Bevin targets ‘red tape’ that hampers business growth in Kentucky; sets up website for your input
Gov. Matt Bevin aims to identify and eliminate or revise outdated and unnecessary state regulations that hamper business growth in…
NKY group among three winners of Public Awareness Initiative Awards for efforts to stop elder abuse
Three community groups — including one from NKY, have received awards from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services…