Kenton County Detention Center gearing up for inmate drug treatment program to begin Sept. 1
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kenton County Detention Center is preparing to offer drug and alcohol treatment on…
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Beshear writes reply to Virginia newspaper opposing Medicaid expansion; disputes McDaniel’s claims
Gov. Steve Beshear, trying to help a fellow Democratic governor who wants to expand Medicaid, has written a response to…
Executive order creates governing board to manage KentuckyWired open-access broadband network
Gov. Steve Beshear has signed an executive order creating the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and its governing board to manage…
Covington’s economic development manager ready to be an agent for change, help the city thrive
By Jacob Lange NKyTribune intern The City of Covington’s recently appointed economic development manager has hit the ground running and…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association gives Rep. Keene ‘100 Proof Award’ for ignition interlocks legislation
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association honored Rep. Dennis Keene with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his successful six-year effort in…
Regional and national utility leaders share ideas at 5 Cities Plus conference roundtable discussion
This is the second in a two-part series focused on a roundtable discussion at the 5 Cities Plus conference that…
MainStrasse parking proposals get mixed reviews at Covington caucus meeting Tuesday night
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune contributor A parking plan designed to raise more money for Covington and create some parking space…
Annual 5 Cities Plus conference brings utility leaders together to discuss consent decrees, best practices
The 26th Annual 5 Cities Plus conference that took place in Cincinnati last week brought together leaders of some of…
Division of Waste Management requests grant applications for cleanup of illegal dumps, litter
The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Waste Management is calling for grant applications for two waste-management programs: the cleanup…
Highland Heights receives $200,000 for Knollwood Subdivision roads; Rep. Keene presents check
Representative Dennis Keene presented a check for $200,000 to the City of Highland Heights for highway funds to complete the…
KYTC project to begin on US 25 and US 42, traffic disruptions expected in Kenton and Boone counties
The Kentucky Transportation District 6 Office would like to notify the public that a pavement repair and resurfacing project on…
Former Covington Police Chief Spike Jones nominated for same post with Kenton County PD
Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann has nominated Michael “Spike” Jones to be the new Chief of Police for the Kenton…
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…
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…