State issues water recreation guidelines for rivers, lakes and creeks during summer recreation season
With summer approaching, The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) offer these safety…
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Boone County Attorney Neace to Prosecutors Advisory Council among Gov. Bevin appointments
NKyTribune staff report Boone County Attorney Robert Neace, of Union, has been appointed to the Prosecutors Advisory Council by Gov….
Primary election is Tuesday: Here are the sample ballots for your county — Help get out the vote
Here are the sample official ballots for your county that should have been published in the “newspaper of record” for…
Kenton County Parks & Recreation Wild Wednesdays! return to Middleton-Mills Park
Kenton County Parks provides an opportunity for Northern Kentuckians to discover the fascinating world of wildlife this summer. From May…
Kentucky Tourism sees strongest overall economic impact growth in 10 years
Kentucky Cabinet of Tourism, Arts and Heritage Sec. Don Parkinson announced Thursday that Kentucky’s tourism industry has experienced the strongest…
Speaker Stumbo files suit to clarify legality of Gov. Bevin’s vetoes, another bill he signed into law
Looking to the courts for clarity on whether Governor Bevin’s recent vetoes—and another bill he signed into law – were…
Attorney General Beshear secures $4.5 million from Risperdal settlement to help end rape kit backlog
Attorney General Andy Beshear Monday announced $4.5 million in funding to help end Kentucky’s rape kit backlog. “Let there be…
Law enforcement veteran Filburn named to lead Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley has announced that Mark Filburn, a law enforcement professional with more than 30 years of…
Covington mayoral candidates in public debate hosted by Madison Avenue Christian Church Monday
Madison Avenue Christian Church will sponsor a candidate debate on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. for Covington’s four mayoral…
SD1 invites comments on proposed budget; 5 percent increase in sanitary sewer proposed
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) is currently accepting public comments on a proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The…
Integrity Express Logistics project in Kenton County invests $820,000, creates 30 new jobs
Integrity Express Logistics LLC, a family owned third-party logistics provider, opened its fourth operation and first in Kentucky, investing $820,000…
Under former Personnel chief Longmeyer, department heads were reliable Democratic donors
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting During Tim Longmeyer’s four-year run as secretary of the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet,…
As the great outdoors beckon, Riverfront Commons comes into focus with projects throughout NKY
Gov. Matt Bevin vetoed a line item in the state budget that would have continued an allocation of $150,000 in…
Community Development Director Wice to leave City of Florence for VP position with REDI Cincinnati
Florence Director of Business and Community Development Joshua Wice is leaving the city to take a senior-level position with REDI…
Bevin appoints NKYians Carey, Wessels to tax appeals board; Brunson to housing corporation
Gov. Bevin has announced appointments that include three from Northern Kentucky: Marcus Carey and Carlo Wessels have been appointed to…
Legislative Ethics Commission says spending on lobbying during legislative session may set a record
Businesses, organizations, and legislative agents spent $7.5 million lobbying in the first three months of the 2016 General Assembly, and…
Gov. Bevin exercises vetoes, says budget ‘restores fiscal responsibility,’ flexibility to manage resources
Wednesday was the final day for Governor Bevin to exercise vetoes on items included in the budget passed in the…
Former KY Tobacco Settlement Trust Corp exec John-Mark Hack named Commissioner of DMV
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Greg Thomas announced Wednesday John-Mark Hack will serve as Commissioner of the Department of Vehicle…
Governor appoints Florence businessman Robert Cicero to the Kentucky Public Service Commission
Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed Robert Cicero, a Florence businessman, to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). “Bob Cicero’s experience…
Gov. Bevin to attend Hannover Messe industrial fair in Germany this week as part of European trip
Gov. Matt Bevin will attend the Hannover Messe Fair in Hannover, Germany this week as part of a five-day trip…
Old Time Kentucky: Once he’s been bought, is a corrupt voter obliged to stay that way?
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist A century or so ago, vote buying was said to be as common as grocery…
Madison Avenue Christian Church to sponsor debate for four Covington mayoral candidates on May 9
Madison Avenue Christian Church will sponsor a candidate debate on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. for Covington’s four mayoral…