Going to House: Change how appointments to vacant U.S. Senate offices are made, adding days to session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A companion bill to a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to…
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Newport, Covington close floodgates as water rises; plenty of flooding around the state
With the rising Ohio River now covering parts of Riverside Drive and lapping at the gap in the floodwall at…
Adams applauds legislation that would make some voting law changes from 2020 election permanent
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is applauding legislation that would make permanent some of…
Legislative offices are closed until Wednesday due to weather; Thursday last day to file bills
Due to forecasts of a winter storm, the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives will not convene on Tuesday, Feb….
Elsmere Police charge registered sex offender with loitering for prostitution — did he approach you?
The Elsmere Police Department has charged a registered sex offender with loitering for prostitution purposes, second offense, for an incident…
Covington approves fee for IRS consultant; special meeting next week for MS4 fee discussion
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Development of the IRS site is one step closer to reality. Tuesday, again gathering virtually…
Transportation Cabinet has snowfighters out, ready for ice, snow, bitter cold; stay home if you can
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway snowfighters prepared for a major winter storm packing damaging ice ahead of snow and possibly…
Requesting to testify before Ky. lawmakers gets easier as LRC launches online application process
It is more convenient than ever for Kentuckians to request to testify before a legislative committee during the current session…
City of Dayton seeking candidates to fill vacant seat on city council left by resignation of Tammy Cornett
The City of Dayton City Council is seeking to fill a vacancy created on City Council when City Council Member…
Get a COVID-19 test with no-wait drive-through at old IRS parking lot site in Covington; sign up first
Need a COVID-19 test? Here’s a reminder that you can get one for free with little wait in Covington…
Civil Rights legend Raoul Cunningham to speak at four cities’ virtual MLK Day on Monday at 6 p.m.
A civil rights leader who started fighting for equality and justice at age 14 and has continued that fight for…
IRS lot opening Monday for drive-thru COVID testing 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; register online for testing
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility is coming to Covington starting Monday, located in the massive parking lot owned by the…
Newport extends COVID financial assistance program to help local small businesses; apply now
The City of Newport’s COVID 19 Financial Assistance Program was created in November 2020 in response to impacts during the…
First bill to get committee approval in General Assembly is Rep. Fischer’s pro-life measure
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A pro-life measure was the first to win committee approval during the 2021 General Assembly…
DOCJT announces 38 law enforcement officers, including three from NKY, graduate basic training
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 38 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces traffic updates, road conditions in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District 6…
KYSTATS report: Unemployment rates rose in all 120 Kentucky counties during past year
Unemployment rates rose in all 120 Kentucky counties between October 2019 and October 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for…
Boone/Kenton county line was set in stone but Relocation Project found just 10 of 33 markers
By Matt Becher Boone County Government If you look at the “Streets & Points of Interest Map” of Boone County,…
City of Union designates Nov. 28 as Small Business Saturday in support of locally owned businesses
The City Commission of Union has issued a proclamation designating Nov. 28 as Small Business Saturday, a national day of…
Newport Dog Park — vastly improved and larger — reopens in new location on E. 6th Street
Through the dedication of neighborhood volunteers, generous donations from local businesses and residents, and large contributions and support from The…
Republicans increase their majority in the Kentucky House and Senate in “unofficial” election count
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Republican supermajority in the Kentucky House and Senate is getting even bigger, according to…
Covington commissioners pass Crown Act, approve KYTC contract; urge Halloween safety, and voting
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – She said she would do it, and she did. Covington Commissioner Michelle Williams…