Unemployment declines in 97 KY counties in May, Boone County remains among lowest at 3.8 percent
Unemployment rates fell in 97 counties, rose in 13 counties and stayed the same in 10 counties between May 2024…
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City of Covington awards grant to refurbish iconic neon sign for SparkHaus
SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s future home of entrepreneurship, has received a grant from the City of Covington’s Historic Electric Signage Program…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet extends closure of Clay Wade Bailey Bridge to July 3
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists that the current full closure of the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge (U.S….
KYTC gives timeline for KY 8 Licking River Bridge replacement project linking Covington, Newport
A timeline for bridge construction on a better, safer connection between Covington and Newport was announced Tuesday by the Kentucky…
A conversation with Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services secretary
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Dr. Steven Stack says Kentucky, which already struggles with poor health, is “on…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports expected work on roads in NKY counties this week
Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch work, litter pick up, brush clearing, culvert repairs and additional work by KYTC maintenance…
Government briefs: Happenings in Boone County, Edgewood, Campbell County, Florence, Villa Hills
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Boone County incorporated a newly adopted use of a consent agenda at the…
KYSTATS reports Kentucky’s May 2025 unemployment rate stands at 5%, down slightly from April
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2025 unemployment rate was 5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Ron Washington, Covington’s new mayor (really), is full of surprises, purpose — and love of the city
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He is the mayor – really. Ron Washington is Covington’s new mayor, but some people…
Trump Justice Department targets Kentucky policy on in-state college tuition for immigrants
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky education officials…
Scott Kimmich files papers indicating interest in Kenton County Commissioner-District 3 race in ’26
Scott Kimmich, 62, of Erlanger, has notified the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance of his intent to explore a race…
Public Service Commission opens case to explore development of nuclear energy in Kentucky
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) opened a case providing an opportunity for stakeholders in the Commonwealth to discuss concerns…
Road report: KYTC District 6 advices projects in three NKY counties this week — drive carefully
Staff report KYTC District 6 is advising drivers of the following projects to be taking place in NKY this week…
Government briefs: News from Park Hills, Florence, Lakeside Park, Elsmere, Covington, Kenton County, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills city council meetings will now start at 6 p.m. instead…
Covington Mayor Washington announces Housing Development Taskforce members
Mayor Ron Washington has selected the of members of the City’s newly formed Housing Development Taskforce. “This critical taskforce is…
Beshear says Trump ups risks by confusing chain of command in LA protest response
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern In the wake of tension between the White House and and elected officials in California,…
Covington, City’s Covington Public Schools collaborate to improve, increase youth recreation opportunities
The City of Covington will collaborate with Covington Independent Public Schools to develop, expand, and improve Covington’s youth programming and…
A Newport summer tradition, Italianfest set to return to city’s Festival Park June 12-15
Italianfest, one of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved summer traditions, is returning to Newport Festival Park from June 12-15. Set along…
City of Covington seeking community input on CDBG, HOME programs; hearing June 24
Over roughly a month – now through July 10 – the public has an opportunity to weigh in on how…
Ten-day closure scheduled for Clay Wade Bailey Bridge starting Friday, June 13
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of a 10-day closure of the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge for ongoing…
Government briefs: News this week in Boone County, Ft. Mitchell, Edgewood, Independence, Erlanger, Ft. Wright
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Boone County Commissioners listened to the first reading of an ordinance approving…
Gov. Andy Beshear calls Trump’s plan to shut down Americorps ‘shortsighted and illegal’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear issued a statement after he and several state attorneys general secured a…