Lieutenant governor candidates will discuss their political careers at Chamber breakfast
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative will host the candidates for lieutenant governor at a breakfast on Wednesday,…
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State property tax rate unchanged for 2015; rate is 12.2 cents per $100 assessed value; same since 2008
The Kentucky Department of Revenue set the 2015 State Real Property Tax Rate at 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed…
Finding Common Ground: McConnell, two Democrats unite to fight opioid overdose crisis
Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and two Massachusetts Democrats have found common ground in efforts to fight the…
Lawmakers point to Virginia as source of pollution coming into Eastern Kentucky
A recent discussion about removing debris from Kentucky streams evolved into strong words from Kentucky lawmakers who allege that trash…
Covington, Ludlow and Bromley team up for citizens’ online survey to get opinions on parks, recreation
Staff report Covington, Ludlow and Bromley are looking for citizen input on parks and park programing, though a website survey…
Covington-issued new trash cart delivery starts July 6; collection times will remain the same
The City of Covington’s waste and recycling programs will officially transition from Republic Services/CSI to Rumpke Waste and Recycling. As…
Kentucky’s Legislative Research Commission launches search for a permanent director
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission has begun its search for a permanent director to take the helm of the 67-year-old…
Needle exchanges, other controversial provisions of new anti-heroin law discussed at first of six meetings
A state legislative committee overseeing the implementation of the recently passed anti-heroin law heard testimony about the more controversial provisions…
PVA discussion gets ‘physical’ in Frankfort, use of technology for evaluations is in question
State law requires Kentucky counties to do a physical examination of all their taxable real property parcels every four years….
County Clerks’ offices respond to same-sex marriage license issues, following Supreme Court’s ruling
Same-sex marriage licenses in Kenton and Campbell counties were issued to several couples starting Friday afternoon, and the Boone County…
Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of state trooper killed in the line of duty
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Monday in honor of…
As advocate for industrial hemp production, Kentucky’s Thomas Massie standing tall
By Tim Thornberry Special to NKyTribune If there is anyone from Kentucky who is a bigger industrial hemp advocate than…
Florence set to consider controversial 164-unit residential development on Weaver Road
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor The Florence City Council is prepared to consider approval of a zone change that…
Baker Hunt project tabled after vigorous debate over new construction; board wants more information
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter Covington’s Urban Design Review Board has decided it needs more information from the Baker Hunt…
Former Bellevue Mayor Tom Wiethorn, 61, dies, remembered by city for long service
Former Bellevue Mayor Thomas J. Wiethorn, 61, passed away early this morning. He had a long history of service in…
Dates and locations set for public comment meetings on oil, gas development in Kentucky
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and its agencies have set the dates and locations for three public meetings to…
Covington homeowners can qualify to receive assistance through the Homeowner Repair Program
Homeowners in Covington may be eligible to receive assistance to address problems with faulty sewer laterals, inoperable furnaces or severe…
NKy legislators named to new House special communication, information technology committee
House Speaker Greg Stumbo, (D-Prestonsburg), has announced the formation of the House Special Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology….
Beshear creates work group to recommend ways to stabilize teachers’ retirement system
By executive order, Gov. Steve Beshear has created a 23-member work group to develop recommendations to strengthen the solvency of…
Beshear signs booster seat bill at Kentucky Children’s Hospital, will take effect June 24
Gov. Steve Beshear joined child safety advocates at Kentucky Children’s Hospital on June 15 to sign a bill aimed at…
Covington announces updated trash and recycling guidelines as Rumpke takes over the service July 1
Beginning on July 1, Rumpke Waste & Recycling will provide City residents and businesses with trash and recoiling services, the…
New toll-free hotline gives answers, support to kinship relatives caring for children
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has launched a Kinship Support Hotline to provide continued assistance to caregivers who…