4th Congressional District Republicans elect delegates and alternates to presidential convention
Staff report U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Lewis County will lead Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District delegation to this summer’s Republican…
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Former Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes cleared of ethics charges by Franklin judge
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes was cleared Monday by Franklin Circuit Judge…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work underway in the region this week; beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports work underway this week in the region, advising that inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances can…
Kentucky attorneys who serve as poll workers in May 21 primary once again eligible for CLE credit hours
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office on Thursday announced Kentucky attorneys serving as poll workers in the May 21 primary…
Boone County Fiscal Court appoints members to the state’s first Transportation Improvement District
The state’s Six-Year Transportation Plan includes a $10 million line item set aside for projects managed by the Boone County…
KYSTATS March report shows unemployment rates rose across KY with 116 counties showing increase
Unemployment rates rose in 116 counties between March 2023 and March 2024, fell in Bullitt, Fulton and Lewis counties, and…
NKY Works announces new initiative aimed at boosting regional workforce, retaining talent
NKY Works was unveiled as a regional workforce development initiative on Thursday at an event held at the Greater Cincinnati/Northern…
Covington City Clerk Susan Ellis — ‘the clerkiest clerk’ — named KCMA’s 2024 Clerk of the Year
The City of Covington has been told it has the best city clerk in the Commonwealth, and we’re unapologetically proud….
Covington Mayor reports city spent more than $550k on emergency calls to Emergency Shelter
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer wants to deliver a message to the Emergency Shelter of…
News Analysis: Ukraine vote draws lines for Senate race between Thomas Massie, Andy Barr
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s congressional Republicans were deeply divided on aid to Ukraine, setting the stage for…
Unemployment rates increase in 80 KY Counties in 2023; Boone, Campbell match national average
Annual unemployment rates increased in 80 Kentucky counties in 2023, decreased in 22 and stayed the same in 18 counties,…
Kenton County Mayors group discusses new state legislation for medical marijuana, planning ahead
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Mayors gathered at the Edgewood Liberty Hall to discuss the latest information…
City government briefs: Reports on Edgewood, Florence, Erlanger city councils
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Harold Trouten, a resident from Winding Trails, came to the regular meeting to ask…
NKY welcomes four new law enforcement officers from Kentucky DOCJT basic training Class 547
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) basic training academy graduated 29 new officers this week, including four from…
Kentucky’s March unemployment report shows slight uptick on month, stands at 4.5 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2024 unemployment rate was 4.5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Covington commission starts discussion about legalizing sale of medical marijuana; other business
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The issue is coming up at the Covington commission meetings, so it might as well…
With more than 1,200 bills filed, General Assembly wraps having passed 215, over two dozen in final day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was quiet in the House and Senate chambers on Tuesday, as members of the…
Irvin T. ‘Butch’ Callery, mayor of two NKY cities, Covington and Villa Hills, died Sunday at age 83
Former Mayor and City Commissioner and also former mayor of Villa Hills, Irvin T. “Butch” Callery, died Sunday. Callery, who…
Pew Research: Today is tax day; here are seven facts about Americans and taxes
Spring reliably brings a whirlwind of number-crunching and form-filing as Americans finish their tax returns. Altogether, the IRS expects to…
Government briefs: Reports on Park Hills, Lakeside Park, and Taylor Mill
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills council began their meeting this week with 6 pieces of legislation,…
GOP-dominated Kentucky legislature overrides most of Gov. Beshear’s vetoes, including budget line-items
Staff report The Kentucky General Assembly easily overrode several of Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes, given the Republican supermajority in the…
Covington Fire Chief Corey Deye has deep roots in fire service beginning with great-grandfather
When Corey Deye assesses what it means to be named Covington’s new Fire Chief, he points to a historic photograph…