Government briefs: News from Florence (about Wa Wa station), Park Hills, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE The city of Florence might be the home to a Wa Wa gas…
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NKY Drug Strike Force to receive over $137,000 as part of federal grant to fight drug trafficking
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the awarding of more than $1.4 million in federal grant funding to nine state and local…
Boone, Campbell among Kentucky counties with lowest unemployment rates in KYSTATS latest report
Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties and rose in Martin County between August 2024 and August 2025, according to the…
Thomas Massie and Rand Paul tour 4th district; talk about Epstein files, House politics
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie says he will soon have the 218 signatures needed…
More hours of darkness increase risk to those at the roadside, AAA safety recommendations
As summer comes to an end, drivers are reminded that as the days grow shorter, the risk to those working…
AJ Jolly Park’s lake, dam to get extensive repairs; camping closing Nov. 1, lake access limited
Campbell County is moving forward with a $10 million project at AJ Jolly Park to ensure the long-term safety and…
Mayors’ group gets status update on Kenton County Public Safety Training Center concept
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Independence Fire District Assistant Fire Chief Nick Russell covered several topics when addressing the Kenton…
Government briefs: News from Newport, Florence, Fort Wright, Edgewood, Fort Mitchell, Independence
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FORT WRIGHT In a short special meeting this week, Fort Wright council member Dave…
City of Covington seeking resident input on future of housing at two community forums
The City of Covington is inviting residents to share their views on the future of housing in the city. Two…
Union Rep. Marianne Proctor’s plan to outlaw sexual grooming of children in KY gains bipartisan support
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky Republican is hoping to define grooming of a child in state law and…
Kentucky’s unemployment rate ticks down slightly in August, jobless rate stands at 4.7%
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2025 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to latest data released by the Kentucky Center for…
Kentucky auditor finds $800 million in waste during special examination of state Medicaid Services
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Auditor Allison Ball released a special examination of the Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services…
Boone County to host America 250 Historic Marker and Patriot Garden Dedication September 21
The Boone County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), in partnership with Boone County and…
Eight finalists selected in contest for public art installation at Covington Central Riverfront
Eight finalists have been selected to move forward in the competition to create a public art installation for the Covington…
Taylor Mill celebrates dedication of new firehouse — and new chapter for growing city
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The new Taylor Mill Firehouse is a reality. The ribbon was cut last week,…
Government briefs: News from Park Hills, Independence, Boone, Kenton, Covington, Taylor Mill, Lakeside Park
PARK HILLS A resident of Montague, Mike Box, came to Park Hills City council to complain about the speeding on…
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority reports strong investment returns for fiscal year ended June 30
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) announced this week that investment returns for the County…
It’s official: City of Newport owns Purple People Bridge following board of directors vote
The City of Newport has formally assumed ownership of the Purple People Bridge following a unanimous vote by the Purple…
City of Florence plans annual Arbor Day celebration September 20 at Government Center
The City of Florence has announced its Arbor Day Celebration to honor the beauty and significance of trees in the…
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project to present informational pop-ups at libraries across region
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project team is taking its outreach efforts directly to the community, one library at a…
Alexandria Representative Mike Clines chosen for nonpartisan Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellowship
State Representative Mike Clines (R-Alexandria) has been selected to join the Twelfth Cohort of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows. The fellowship…
Secretary of State reports ‘Other’ continues to outpace Republican, Democrats in voter registration
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced voter registration grew in August, with Kentuckians registering…