Mayor Joe Meyer delivers final ‘State of City’ address to CBC, looks back as well as forward
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It was a time for Joe Meyer not only to look back – but forward…
Government
Read More
Covington Commission votes to allow medical cannabis businesses beginning it 2025
State-licensed medical cannabis operations will be allowed in Covington as of Jan. 1. The Covington Board of Commissioners voted this…
City of Dayton to reduce city property tax rate 15%, largest drop in more than 25 years
The City of Dayton City Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance Tuesday night reducing the city’s property tax…
Attorney General Coleman cites new ‘tools to protect kids’ at NKY press conference
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Russell Coleman was joined by members of his office and state lawmakers to…
Boone County Fiscal Court hears lengthy discussion about Comprehensive Plan
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand was given the chance last week to voice his…
Government Briefs: Reports from Edgewood, Independence, Erlanger, Covington, Campbell County, Ft. Wright
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council members voted to read an ordinance banning medical cannabis and cannabis…
Governor Andy Beshear proclaims August 11 ‘Kentucky 8-1-1 Underground Facility Protection Day’
Governor Andy Beshear issued a proclamation this week designating August 11 ‘Kentucky 8-1-1 Underground Facility Protection Day.” “The 8-1-1 line…
Seven veterans from Northern Kentucky among 2024 Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductees
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2024 inductees on Wednesday, which…
Campbell Co., Altafiber announce availability of free high-speed Wi-Fi at county’s parks, golf course
The Campbell County Fiscal Court and Altafiber on Wednesday announced free high-speed public Wi-Fi is now available at Pendery Park,…
Who is Tim Walz? From a Minnesota classroom to Governor’s office to vice president candidate
By J. Patrick Coolican Minnesota Reformer editor Gov. Tim Walz fused his everyman personality with an optimistic progressive message to…
Accidents caused by running red lights are a major problem, Kentucky had more than 3,900 in 2023
Whether it’s due to impatience, a “me first” attitude, aggressiveness or distraction, drivers running red lights cause more than 1,000…
CBC’s August luncheon to feature Mayor Joe Meyer’s final State of the City address
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer will provide his final state of the City Address at the August luncheon of the Covington…
State, FamilySearch partnering with local officials to preserve important records
The Commonwealth of Kentucky announced it has partnered with FamilySearch to digitize and preserve tens of thousands of primary records,…
Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022
The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to…
Devou Good holds community discussion on objections to Brent Spence expansion project
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Their concerns are real – the results, maybe not so much. The Devou Good Foundation,…
Kentucky Secretary of State launches poll worker recruitment portal in advance of November election
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day this week, The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office announced the launch of a new…
City of Newport commits to helping fund repairs on Purple People Bridge, a ‘regional asset’
In a show of support for a major regional asset, The City of Newport Board of Commissioners voted during a…
NKY Port Authority, Kenton County seek project manager for Center for Biomedical Excellence
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority, in partnership with Kenton County, is seeking a project manager to oversee the planned Commonwealth…
Road report: KYTC District Six reports on extensive work on region’s roads; drive safely
KYTC District Six provides updates on road work in the NKY area this week. Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances…
From Wayland to Jackson with Gov. Beshear, after a busy week and a busier weekend
By Al Cross NKyTribune reporter JACKSON, Ky. – Chasing the vice presidency, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spent Friday in Appalachian…
Government briefs: Fort Mitchell, Florence, Kenton County, Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FORT MITCHELL Fort Mitchell city council listened to the second reading of an ordinance…
City of Florence to renovate Veteran’s Memorial on city’s Ewing Boulevard campus
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence will be embarking on a mission to renovate the Veteran’s…