Mayor Whalen reports to city council that ‘State of City’ is fiscally sound, despite ‘growing pains’
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen gave the State of the City and Budget Address at Tuesday’s City Council Business Meeting. It…
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Road Fund receipts decreased 4.1 percent; General Fund receipts decreased 1.8 percent
The Office of State Budget Director reported today that May’s General Fund receipts fell 1.8 percent compared to May of…
Bumpy Road: Brent Spence Bridge among many issues presenting challenges for lawmakers
By John Gregory KET They have 27,000 miles of paved roads to maintain, constituents clamoring for a number of new…
Exit Interview: Retiring Covington Police Chief Spike Jones leaves 27-year career with no specific plans
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter Covington Police Chief Michael “Spike” Jones, now officially retired, insisted that he has no specific…
Kenton County Clerk Summe announces she turned over $1.4m in surplus funds to fiscal court in May
In May, the Kenton County Clerk, Gabrielle Summe, turned over $1.4 million in surplus money to the Kenton County Fiscal…
State approves funding for restoration of lighting on Maysville’s landmark Simon Kenton Bridge
Governor Steve Beshear today announced that $300,000 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been approved for restoration of aesthetic lighting…
Lawmakers hear that proposed EPA rule would likely increase electricity rates
With stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gas regulations looming, a state legislative committee heard that Kentucky electricity rates would…
Tobacco oversight panel looks at county agricultural investment, over $1.69M in May
New county agricultural cost share dollars are being rolled out across Kentucky, with over $1.69 million approved last month for…
Kentucky-based filmmakers benefit from recent bill, meet-and-greet set for June 4
A bill signed into law May 8 by Gov. Steve Beshear will give generous tax benefits to Kentucky-based filmmakers. Sponsored…
Elsmere Fire Department needs help to pay for new truck, Mubea and Mazak already chipping in
By Mark Hansel Northern Kentucky Tribune Managing Editor The Elsmere Fire Department is looking for a little help. It needs…
Heroin drives over-crowding in area jails, adds pressure on staffing and need for treatment options
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Before Kenton County’s new jail opened to inmates in November of 2010, consultants looked at population…
Ft. Mitchell provides online registration and schedule for city’s summer recreation program
The Fort Mitchell City Council announces its summer recreation program with a new online registration form and program schedule for…
Beshear makes appointments, reappointments to state boards and commissions
Gov. Steve Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Beshear has appointed Tommy W. Chandler as…
NKy Sewer District No. 1 may not raise sewer rates, after years of increases; comment period open
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Thanks to a 2014 Valentine’s Day gift from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and cost-cutting…
First Lady, Attorney General announce program at
St. E. Healthcare to reduce heroin overdose deaths
First Lady Jane Beshear and Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that heroin/opiate overdose reversal kits will be made available…
Photographer Katie Woodring brings special insight, caring to pictures of Covington firefighters at work
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter Some professions are wrapped in mystique, and capture the imagination. Turn on a TV any…
County judge-executives aim to seek private funding for regional ‘drug czar’ to coordinate war on heroin
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter The top elected officials of Kenton, Campbell and Boone counties are hoping to create a…
Corrections officers to get pay raises to retain staff and increase recruiting
The Kentucky Department of Corrections will enhance its compensation for correctional officers and other hazardous duty staff under a plan…
Kentucky Republican gubernatorial primary goes into extra innings – what happens next?
By Joshua A. Douglas and Thomas E. Travis UK Election Law Society Eighty-three votes. That’s all that separates Kentucky GOP…
Slim 83-vote margin separates Bevin, Comer in GOP gubernatorial race; Comer seeks recanvass
(Click for larger view) Kentucky’s Republican gubernatorial primary remains up in the air this morning as Louisville businessman Matt Bevin…
Board of Emergency Medical Services recognizes 2015 National EMS Week
“EMS Strong” is what draws a special few together to do the important work of providing lifesaving emergency medical care….
Another 3,000 Kentuckians sign up for health coverage during special enrollment period
An additional 3,047 Kentuckians signed up for health coverage during a special enrollment period that ran from March 2 through…