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…
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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…
Erlanger Lions Club holds thank-you picnic for Erlanger-Elsmere police and their families
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter What says summertime more than neighbors getting together for a grill out and picnic? That’s…
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…
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…