Hundreds fill Boone County Fiscal Court to weigh in against proposed code enforcement ordinance
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor If the Boone County Fiscal Court approves a new code enforcement ordinance, it appears…
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Gov. Bevin announces special elections to take place March 8 to fill four vacancies in Kentucky House
Governor Matt Bevin filed four writs of election with the Secretary of State to schedule special elections on Tuesday, March…
Gold Star Sibling license plates now available, thanks to legislation co-sponsored by NKy’s Rep. St. Onge
Individuals whose siblings have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces may now apply for a Gold Star Sibling…
Legistlative outlook: A lot at stake for public education; pension fixes; charter schools?
By Madelynn Coldiron Special to NKyTribune There is one sure thing going into the 2016 session of the Kentucky General…
Northern Kentucky Forum provides a look ahead to the 2016 Legislative Session with state lawmakers
The Northern Kentucky Forum will hold its first event of the New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Campbell…
Kentucky Public Retirees local chapter to meet, prepare for rally in Frankfort about pension funding
The NKY chapter of Kentucky Public Retirees will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 11 to discuss a statewide…
Mark your calendar for the City of Florence annual MLK Day program
The City of Florence will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program on Monday, January 18 at 3…
Gov. Bevin names Mark Birdwhistell to head team to develop ‘transformative’ Medicaid program for state
Governor Matt Bevin and Health and Family Services Secretary Vickie Yates Glisson announced plans to develop a transformative Medicaid program…
Public ceremony for official swearing-in for state’s newly elected constitutional officers is Jan. 4
Governor Matt Bevin and Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton will host the public swearing-in ceremony for the statewide constitutional officers on…
Kentucky Strengthening Families online training course available for early childhood professionals
A new Kentucky Strengthening Families (KYSF) online training course is now available for early childhood professionals to earn professional development…
Energy and Environment Cabinet asks for reconsideration of EPA ruling on carbon emissions
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) has filed a petition for reconsideration with the federal Environmental Protect Agency (EPA)…
Kentucky State Police urge motorists to buckle up, save lives while driving over the holidays
The Kentucky State Police request a unique Christmas gift from Kentuckians this year. They are asking for the gift of…
Christmas tree pickup and drop-off times announced for Boone County and the City of Florence
Boone County Public Works and the City of Florence Public Services have announced the following pickup and collection time for…
Holiday travelers should be aware of crackdown on drunk driving in Louisville/Jefferson County
Northern Kentucky motorists traveling to the Louisville/Jefferson County region over the holidays should be aware of a crackdown on drunk…
Boone Judge/executive Gary Moore declares Dec. 30 Bettie Riley day in honor of her retirement, service
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore has signed a proclamation declaring that December 30, 2015 shall be Bettie Riley Day…
Unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.9 percent; labor market greatly improved in ’15
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for November was 4.9 percent, remaining unchanged from the revised 4.9 percent rate in…
Bevin announces key staff appointments
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced three key appointments to the Governor’s Office. Catherine Gatewood Easley will serve as Deputy Chief…
Newport’s Wertheim receives Order of Merit award from German government for sister cities efforts
Sal Wertheim, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Newport, has been honored by the German government for his long-term…
Bevin names Beattyville native Dunahoo to lead Department for Local Government
Governor Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of Sandra Dunahoo as Commissioner of the Department for Local Government. “I am…
Rep. Mike Denham announces he will not seek another term for 70th House District seat
State Rep. Mike Denham of Maysville announced this morning that he would not seek another term representing the 70th House…
Bevin appoints Dickerson Public Protection Cabinet Secretary, Nemes named Deputy Labor Secretary
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced the appointment of David A. Dickerson of Glasgow as Secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet….
Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children report calls for statewide ban and ‘need to protect all kids’
A new “Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children” report says children and babies who live in communities without smoking bans are “subject…