Campbell County Office of Emergency Management to conduct full-scale exercise May 17
The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Northern Kentucky…
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Resurfacing project on Interstate 71 in Boone Co. set to begin Friday; completion expected Nov. 30
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of an upcoming resurfacing project on Interstate 71 in Boone County beginning…
City of Florence to celebrate National Public Works Week with annual Public Works Night Out May 20
In honor of National Public Works Week, the City of Florence is inviting the community to its annual Public Works…
Government briefs: News from Boone County, Williamstown, Independence, Covington, Ft. Wright, Ft. Mitchell, Edgewood
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Boone County Commissioners listened to the second reading of an ordinance changing a…
Florence celebrates new firehouse on Dream Street, becomes main headquarters for fire and EMS
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The ribbon was cut Thursday afternoon opening the massive new Florence firehouse on Dream Street…
Gov. Andy Beshear announces Kentucky highway fatalities decrease to lowest level in a decade
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that highway fatalities in Kentucky decreased in 2024 to…
Open for business; Erlanger’s grants to business owners are growing, making a difference
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Erlanger started a program under the Small Business Task Force to lend…
State awards $1.4 million to community projects promoting use of recycled tires, including three in NKY
Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman today awarded $1.4 million for community projects that promote the use…
NKY Water District celebrating importance of healthy water during Drinking Water Week
The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) is joining communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week May 4-10. The…
Florence to celebrate grand opening of city’s new Fire/EMS Station #34 May 8; open house June 8
The City of Florence has announced the grand opening of its newest fire station, Florence Fire/EMS Station #34, marking a…
Covington e-waste recycling event collects more than 150 cars, 4,500 lbs of electronics
Last month’s Covington Recycles and Book Donation event at computer refurbisher Blair Tech’s Tech Castle location in Latonia welcomed more…
Kentuckians urged to ‘Skip the Line,’ take advantage of new remote-renewal driver licensing intitative
New remote renewal-based licensing alternatives will provide Kentuckians opportunities to “Skip the Line” and avoid waiting at Driver Licensing Regional…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbyists spent more than $8.8 million in the 2025 legislative session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission released a report on Thursday, showing the spending by lobbyists…
Covington seeking lifeguards for pool season; hiring event today at KCPL Covington Branch
Covington Parks and Recreation needs to hire 10 to 12 lifeguards to open its swimming facilities in early June. “If…
Former KY Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes cleared of wrongdoing in ethics case
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern After years of legal wrangling, former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is free…
DOCJT celebrates graduation of 27 from Public Safety Dispatch Academy, including two from NKY
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training on Friday announced 27 dispatchers from across the Commonwealth graduated Public Safety Dispatch…
AG Coleman announces Kentucky received $100 million in tobacco settlement funds
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has announced that Kentucky has received $100,378,901.53 for this year’s Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA)…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Boone County, Edgewood, Florence, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Commissioners listened to the first reading of an ordinance which changes the…
Governor announces new vocational initiatives to support job growth during Second Chance Month
Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced more than a dozen new vocational programs at Kentucky’s adult correctional facilities across the state,…
Kenton County Fiscal Court approves recipients of 2025 Pioneer Award for outstanding service
The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved this year’s recipients of the Pioneer Award this week. Now in its eighth year,…
Transit Authority of NKY to offer free shuttle service to and from Flying Pig Marathon packet pickup
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced it will offer a free shuttle service to the Northern Kentucky…
Covington commits to enforcing health, safety regulations; files lawsuit against one offender
The City of Covington has received multiple inquiries from residents regarding violations of its health and safety ordinances originating from…