IRS to close Covington ‘submission processing operation’ in 2019, move affects 1800 employees
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor In a move that will impact 1800 employees of 4100 in the metropolitan area, the…
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House Task Force on Vulnerable Kentuckians to hold meeting at Gateway CTC Urban Metro Campus
Rep. Arnold Simpson, (D-Covington), today announced that the House Task Force on Vulnerable Kentuckians will hold its fourth meeting on…
Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board recognizes WIOA Award winners at luncheon
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board hosted its fifth annual Workforce Innovation and Opportunity…
Gov. Bevin addresses auto industry leaders at AutoVision Conference in Lexington Monday
Gov. Matt Bevin addressed global automotive manufacturers, suppliers and service providers at the AutoVision Conference in Lexington Monday. The second-annual,…
Boone County Animal Shelter hosts Pawapalooza; proceeds to benefit care and treatment of animals
The Boone County Animal Shelter is preparing to host the fifth annual Pawapalooza. This family-friendly day-long event includes a K9-5K,…
Kenton County Clerk Summe announces voting place changes; October 11 is deadline for registering to vote
Kenton County Clerk, Gabrielle Summe, encourages all voters to check out www.GOVOTEKY.COM where they can check their registration status under…
Statewide ‘Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built.’ campaign to encourage apprenticeships
Gov. Matt Bevin and Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey launched the “Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built,” an apprenticeship campaign that will help…
Hampton establishes Kentucky Chapter of national Aerospace States Association
Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton has joined the Aerospace States Association (ASA) and established a Kentucky Chapter of the organization (KY…
State suspends surcharge on current unemployment insurance; will save employers $34.2m annually
The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet will suspend the current unemployment insurance (UI) surcharge for contributing employers, effective immediately….
Rural Blog: Student-led study examines conditions of county animal shelters in Ky.; 82% in violation of laws
Nearly half of Kentucky’s animal shelters are in violation of three or more laws and 82 percent are in violation…
Covington PD order restricting access for Kenton Commonwealth Attorney and staff still in place
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Covington Police Department remains off limits to Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders…
Change in income guidelines means more Kentucky families now qualify for financial aid for child care
More Kentucky families qualify for financial aid to pay for child care because of an increase in funding approved by…
KyCIR: Whitfield resigns from U.S. House seat — here’s recap of controversy around him
U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield is resigning from office next week, four months before his term ends. Whitfield, an 11-term congressman…
Three Northern Kentuckians among those appointed by Gov. Bevin to state boards and commissions
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Jani Crouch Highley has been appointed to…
First Lady convenes inaugural Youth Leadership Council, as students address issues affecting them
First Lady Glenna Bevin, along with Kentucky Youth Advocates, Kosair Charities and Casey Family Programs held the First Lady’s Youth…
Campbell County, NKY Water District study leads to decision not to extend new public water main to unserved areas of county
After an extensive study on extending a new public water main to to underserved area of Campbell County involving 204…
Tickets still available for Kenton County Fiscal Court Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest
Kenton County Fiscal Court is hosting its annual Senior Citizen’s Fall Harvest on Thursday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to state boards, commissions; includes Garth Kuhnhein of Edgewood
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Kentucky Tobacco Research Board Warren Beeler, Todd…
Bellevue, Covington produce video celebrating 50th anniversary of National Historic Preservation Act
The Cities of Covington and Bellevue have produced a video “Northern Kentucky Preservation at 50: From Saving Houses to Creating…
Legislative action considered on increasing level of minimum auto insurance requirements
Concerned that the minimum auto insurance allowed under Kentucky law doesn’t provide motorists with enough coverage for property damage, a…
Judge Bushelman vacancy to be filled through nominating committee process; on ballot for 2018
The Administrative Office of the Courts has told the NKyTribune that the process for replacing Judge Lisa Bushelmen will be…
City of Covington holds tax rate level, additional revenues projected due to increased property values
Covington’s Board of Commissioners has approved the City’s 2016 property tax rate, keeping it the same as 2015. City staff…