Beshear vetoes bill protecting conversion therapy and denying medicaid for transgender Kentuckians
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill that would have protected conversion therapy practices and…
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City of Covington, BlairTech to partner for special e-waste drop-off event April 5 at Latonia’s Tech Castle
A special e-waste drop-off event April 5 at computer refurbisher BlairTech in Latonia will kick off a partnership that will…
Governor has signed some Kentucky bills into law, has more to consider
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has a few days left to act on bills from the…
Kenton County Fiscal Court approves Independence as first Community Redevelopment Fund partner
The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved partnering with the City of Independence earlier this month on the first project funded…
Governor issues first veto of bill relating to grants and employees of Agriculture department
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear issued his first veto this year of legislation passed by the General…
Florence offers second ‘Public Works Academy’ this summer; experience each department
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence will hold a Public Works Academy this summer for anyone…
Florence of offer Youth In Government program on March 25 — all ages invited
The City of Florence Youth in Government Evening Program is set to provide an immersive and educational experience for local…
Kenton Mayors group hears from two speakers about transportation planning and needs
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Kenton County Mayors’ hears from two speakers Saturday, one from OKI, the Regional…
The Proof award: Tom Fromme, retired Newport city manager, gets meetNKY’s top honor
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Retired Newport City Manager Tom Fromme, who has been deeply engaged in the community throughout…
Flurry of ‘barge bills,’ others head to Governor’s desk as House works deep into the night
This story mentions suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. By Liam Niemeyer, McKenna Horsley and Sarah Ladd Kentucky…
Government briefs: Park Hills, Florence, Taylor Mill, Elsmere, Covington, Boone, Kenton, Lakeside Park
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills City Council discussed a municipal order which will provide Notre…
City of Covington awards third round of Small Business Program rent subsidy, facade improvement incentives
A new Italian restaurant in an historic building … a music venue … makers of chocolate … designers of buildings…
Legislature ok’s late-breaking ‘clarification’ of state abortion law, heads to governor’s desk
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern In response to what one Republican called “a desperate need for clarity” in Kentucky abortion…
Minority Democrats call for more transparency as GOP pushes through bill makeovers in final days of session
By McKenna Horsley and Liam Niemeyer The Kentucky Lantern With few days left for Kentucky Republicans to veto-proof their bills,…
City of Covington seeking proposals for public art installation at Covington Central Riverfront
Done right, engaging public art — especially when it’s commissioned for a specific space — gives communities identity and pride,…
Governor, Lt. Governor celebrate Women’s History Month, unveil KY Women Remembered portraits
Gov. Andy Beshear joined Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and the Kentucky Commission on Women to commemorate Women’s History Month and…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports projects for the week in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 6 reports the following projects for the week of March 9. Inclement or other unforeseen circumstances…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Edgewood, Independence, Erlanger, Campbell Co.
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Amanda Peters, from Kenton County, came to talk to Edgewood City Council about…
Kentucky voter registration drops since 2020 despite population increase; over 231,000 removed in February
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office on Friday announced the number of registered voters in Kentucky has declined significantly since…
Covington Historic Preservation Office accepting nominations for Preservation Excellence Awards
The City of Covington’s Historic Preservation Office is accepting nominations for the Covington Preservation Excellence Awards. “The awards honor projects…
Covington seeking community input on government transition effort through forums, online surveys
Through an online survey and two community forums, Covington wants to hear from its residents and business community on key…
Covington looking for new finance director to replace Steve Webb who is taking a position in Cincinnati
The City of Covington is looking for a finance director to replace Steve Webb, who is leaving to take the…