Lawsuit against Newport Independent Schools by Somerset High football player dismissed
A lawsuit filed against the Board of Education of Newport Independent Schools by a visiting football player who claimed he…
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Chief Justice Minton reports on seminal year for court system in State of Judiciary Address
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. gave the legislature an update on the “events, accomplishment and turning points that have…
Recreational use advisory is now lifted for Markland, Meldahl and Greenup pools of the Ohio
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) are removing the recreational use advisory…
Kentucky’s rural economy shows progress, though some problems linger, legislative committee told
Companies all over the world are investing in rural Kentucky, and more investment—and jobs—seem likely. That is the indication from…
Beshear promises Bevin an ‘orderly transition’ as he hands off the reins of state government
Gov. Steve Beshear released the following statement regarding the gubernatorial election and the transition that follows: “I called Matt Bevin…
Bevin wins — and it’s not even close; two Democrats barely survive a near Republican sweep
Staff Report Republican Matt Bevin pulled off an impressive victory over Democrat Jack Conway, the state’s attorney general, to become…
League of Cities’ legislative priorities include 911 funding shortfall, road funding, revenue options
The 2016 Kentucky League of Cities Legislative Agenda has presented its legislative agenda to the Interim Joint Committee on Local…
BallotReady: Your nonpartisan voter guide — check out your precinct’s ballot, what candidates say
BallotReady, a new nonpartisan online voter guide to local elections, is providing its first-in-the-nation pilot for the Kentucky election. Backed…
Governor’s appointments to state boards include Covington mayor, Alexandria police chief
Governor Steve Beshear has made new appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions that include these Northern Kentuckians: · Tina K….
As Kentucky Bourbon industry grows dramatically, state incentives help build, expand related tourism
As the popularity of Kentucky bourbon has grown, distillery production has increased and more tourists are interested in visiting the…
Beshear ‘Snapshots’ show all of Ky’s counties have gained from investments — big numbers for NKy
To call attention to the partnerships that have enabled Kentucky’s communities to both survive the recession and come out of…
Schroder, Denham team up to pre-file legislation to help families save for loved ones with disabilities
Kentucky Treasurer Todd Hollenbach joined disability rights advocates Wednesday in the Capitol Rotunda to announce details of the enabling legislation…
Good news for KY consumers: Natural gas prices will be lower this heating season — maybe by 21%
Kentucky residents who heat their homes with natural gas will see much lower prices at the start of the 2015-2016…
Kentucky joins lifesaving ‘Yellow Dot’ program aimed at saving lives of motorists involved in accidents
Governor Steve Beshear today announced the launch of Kentucky’s Yellow Dot program, designed to improve emergency care to motorists involved…
NKy legislative caucus seeking ‘conversation,’ hears public voices about Brent Spence Bridge
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Officials from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments…
Governor announces bids opened soon for second section to expand, improve Ky 9 in Newport
Governor Steve Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will soon be opening bids for construction of a…
Espousing ‘authentic experience,’ Lt. Gov. Luallen touts economic impact of Ky travel, tourism industry
Lieutenant Governor Crit Luallen today touted the economic impact of Kentucky’s travel and tourism industry, which has increased by more…
Kentucky League of Cities names new officers; Crestview Hills’ Tim Williams elected to board
Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison has been elected president of the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) with Sadieville Mayor Claude Christensen…
Gov. Beshear appoints four NKyians to state boards
Gov. Beshear announced new appointments to state boards and commissions recently, including four Northern Kentuckians. Beshear has appointed: Brent Madison…
Heads up for ‘zipper merge’ starting Monday at I-275 Carroll Cropper Bridge restoration
A “zipper merge” will begin on Monday, Oct. 19 to help traffic flow on the Interstate 275 Carroll Cropper Bridge…
Jason Merrick leads through experience in drug treatment at Kenton County Detention Center
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Jason Merrick, charged with helping 100 Kenton County inmates at a time escape the scourge…
Students statewide invited to enter annual Farm to School Month Art Contest; make it colorful
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer invites Kentucky students to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Farm to School Month Art…