Covington Commission considers spending for APRA ‘buckets,’ brick pavers replaced at MLK, Madison
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s time to allocate the funds. In January, the Covington Commission created certain categories or…
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Rep. Adam Koenig appointed to national commission aimed at modernizing state insurance regulations
Representative Adam Koenig has been appointed to the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (IIPRC) of the National Conference of State…
City of Covington comes to agreement with FOP, approves hirings and resignations, and more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The wait is over. The city and the FOP have come to an agreement. “As…
KYTC delays closure of ramps to I-71/75 for Texas Turnaround project until further notice
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has delayed the closure of two interstate ramps that was scheduled for tonight. In a release…
City of Covington to begin spring street cleaning today — website provides details on dates, times
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Monday, April 4. How well the…
Gov. Beshear vetoes legislation that cuts number of weeks Kyians can claim unemployment benefits
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed legislation that would cut the number of weeks Kentuckians can claim unemployment benefits, although…
Covington seeking public input on how to use federal grant funding through online survey, public hearing
Using an online survey and a virtual public hearing next week, the public can make suggestions on how the City…
KYTC says signs placed on state-maintained right of way areas are illegal and will be removed
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued a reminder that illegally placed items along state-maintained right-of-way areas are subject to being…
Covington commissioners agree to one-time stipend for non-union and FOP employees
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s time to deliver some help. And after the Commission’s regular legislative meeting Tuesday night,…
Department of Corrections wants to hire correctional officers to fill 1,038 positions at 13 state prisons
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) is currently hiring correctional officers to help fill 1,038 full- and part-time positions available…
Covington Commission doesn’t get recommendation on IRS demolition contract, hope to have it soon
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Not quite yet. That’s the message on the IRS site demolition. Ken Smith, Covington’s City…
Bill introduced into House to exempt veterans from pay state income tax on their retirement from service
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would establish an exemption from paying state income tax by Kentucky veterans following…
Covington, Ft. Wright to explore options regarding Interplastic Corporation explosion; other business
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – City Manager Ken Smith says he isn’t a lawyer, so he isn’t exactly…
Free one-hour course aids healthcare professionals in preventing farmer suicides
A free one-hour course, developed by Western Kentucky University, designed to aid healthcare professionals in acknowledging and lessening farmer suicides…
Covington police officer, five firefighters are in WKy helping with tornado search, rescue response
A police officer and five firefighters from the City of Covington are in far Western Kentucky as part of the…
Heads up: Kenton County PVA collecting street-level photography using Cyclomedia, cars are well marked
The Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) is in the process of collecting street-level photography of several jurisdictions within the…
CPE launches new certification program aimed at helping train a culturally competent workforce
The Council on Postsecondary Education has launched a new process to review and certify cultural competency credential programs offered by…
Today is deadline to register for the City of Covington’s Police, Fire Department exams
If you ever dreamed of being a police officer or firefighter in Covington, Friday midnight is the deadline to take…
Three Northern Kentuckians among Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest board, commission appointments
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Beshear has appointed the following as members…
More than 18,000 Kentuckians to receive industry-specific training through Bluegrass State Skills Corp.
Gov. Andy Beshear this week highlighted progress in the commonwealth’s mission of maintaining, developing and retaining its world-class workforce, further…
League of Women Voters of Ky. to hold series of Fair Maps Forums to seek public input on redistricting
Every ten years all state legislators across the US redraw their districts based on the 10-year census data. The US…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman to join Ohio, Indiana counterparts to host NLGA meeting in December
Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman will join Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch in welcoming…