Jefferson Davis statue will stay in Kentucky’s capitol rotunda after commission decides against relocation
A statue of Jefferson Davis, the Kentuckian who became president of the Confederacy during the Civil War, will remain in…
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Covington commission resists property tax increase, still undecided on salary increases, public safety
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Contributor The Covington City Commission may wind up raising property taxes and parking rates and establishing…
Boone County Sheriff Citizen’s Academy accepting applications for fall classes
The Boone County Sheriff Citizen’s Academy is accepting applications. The Sheriff Citizen’s Academy is a 10-week program designed to provide…
Hebron residents discuss community issues with Boone County Fiscal Court members at town hall
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court went on the road last week for a Town…
Covington leaders face tough budget decisions, finding ways to pay for more police, firefighters
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Contributor Although nothing is chiseled in stone at this point, the Covington City Commission may raise…
Governor’s Service Awards for volunteerism go to 14 groups, individuals including two from NKy
Fourteen groups and individuals from across the state have been honored for their volunteer and service contributions. Lt. Gov. Crit…
New Kentucky State Police app enables citizens to more actively participate in crime prevention
Kentucky State Police have a new mobile smartphone app that will change the way KSP interacts with the public. The…
Rep. Tom McKee elected chairman of SLC Agriculture and Rural Development Committee
Kentucky state representative and chairman of the Kentucky House Agriculture and Small Business Committee Tom McKee (D-Cynthiana) was elected chairman…
The NKy Chapter of Kentucky Public Retirees heard government officials’ ideas at KPR annual meeting
A large contingency from the NKy Chapter of Kentucky Public Retirees attended this year’s annual meeting held in Lexington recently….
Edgewood attorney receives honor for service to the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission
Ann B. Henn, an Edgewood attorney, was recently honored in Frankfort for 15 years of service on the Kentucky Legislative…
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore chosen for national post on environment, land use
National Association of Counties (NACo) President Sallie Clark appointed Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore to a one-year term as chair…
New police chief, Scott Smith, will focus on community policing, lead by example in Ludlow
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Ludlow’s new police chief plans to take a community-oriented approach to policing in the…
In honor of five Chattanooga shooting victims, governor directs flags to half-staff
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, Thursday, July 23,…
Boone County Fiscal Court to Hold Town Hall Meeting for Hebron residents.
Judge/Executive Gary Moore and County Commissioners Cathy Flaig, Charles Kenner and Charlie Walton will hold a special meeting of the…
Baker Hunt project rejected by Covington’s Urban Design Review Board; appeal to city council is option
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter One of Covington’s most revered cultural institutions has run into a stone wall with the…
Kentucky Labor Cabinet, U.S. Department of Labor join forces to protect ‘misclassified’ workers
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor to combat the misclassification of employees…
Northern Kentuckians advised to beware of phone scams, increase in thefts from vehicles
Northern Kentucky police departments are urging citizens to be aware of an uptick in telephone scams and an increase in…
Kentucky Farm Bureau to host ‘Measure the Candidates’ forum; will be streamed live for public
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Board of Directors will host gubernatorial candidates Jack Conway, (Democrat) and Matt Bevin (Republican) at…
There’s an app for that: SentiGuard now at work in Fort Thomas, Dayton to connect citizens to police
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Correspondent Fort Thomas has started using a new app that will let smart-phone users send in…
After a ‘temporary’ year, Fort Mitchell city employees are back in a newly renovated, bigger city building
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Contributor After near nearly a year working out of temporary offices on Grandview Avenue, Fort Mitchell…
Beshear says no to special session on same-sex marriage; time for everyone to ‘take a deep breath’
There is no need to call a special session on issues surrounding same-sex marriage, Gov. Steve Beshear said in a…
Florence nixes zone change for Weaver Road residential project despite support from city staff
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor The Florence City Council voted against a zone change at Tuesday’s caucus meeting that…