Covington to hold public hearing February 15 to gather input on use of federal grant money
Covington will hold a public hearing next week to ask residents how it should spend a few million dollars it…
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City Briefs: Edgewood discusses KMart demolition, golf carts; Independence deals with zoning
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood City Council discussed golfcarts on city streets at their Monday night meeting….
Campbell County Attorney Denise Durbin named special counsel to Attorney General Russell Coleman
Staff report Campbell County attorney Denise Durbin has been named among three attorneys newly-appointed to key positions within the Kentucky…
NKY Health Department offers ways to decrease chances of contracting cancer — and offers help
Like so many others, Terrie Hall started smoking in high school. The former cheerleader saw her friends and family smoking,…
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman says state will receive $6.8M-plus from settlement with Publicis Health
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday that Kentucky will receive more than $6.8 million as its share of a multistate…
Kentucky house approves a $129.6B two-year budget and $1.7B in one-time spending, over objections
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern After hours of questioning and much criticism from Democrats, the GOP-dominated Kentucky House of Representatives…
Kentucky marks official recognition of Black History Month Thursday at State Capitol
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s official observation of Black History Month took place Thursday in the State Capitol Rotunda….
Florence City Council clears the way for a grocery (possibly Publix) at U.S. 42/Farmview
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence city council passed the first reading of an ordinance approving a change of…
Kenton County partners with Port Authority, Blue North on building SparkHaus entrepreneurial hub
Kenton County is partnering with Blue North and the Northern Kentucky Port Authority to transform the former Sim’s Furniture Building…
Devou Park trail system to be expanded by three miles; will become longest urban system in region
Roughly three miles will be added to Devou Park’s Backcountry Trails this year, extending the total trail system to about…
Road report: KYTC District 6 announces road work in the region this week, beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports the following work on the regions roadways this week. Inclement weather or other unforseen circumstances may…
KY House passes omnibus anti-crime bill — dubbed ‘The Safer Kentucky Act’ — 74-22; moves to Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today After some two hours of debate, an omnibus anti-crime bill dubbed by supporters “The Safer…
In-person, virtual public hearings set for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project February 20-22
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Another step forward in making the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project a reality has been…
Campbell County receives nearly $2 million for site development from KY Product Development Initiative
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced nearly $2 million was approved to support site development in Campbell County, the first…
Campbell County mayors group hears economic development opportunities of conventions/tourism
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The first Campbell County Mayors’ meeting, one of four planned this year, at the…
Cov commission hears Emergency Shelter concerns; discusses Fidelity shortfall and bike paths, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A former employee of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky spoke to city commissioners Tuesday…
LRC analysis of McDaniel-sponsored SB10 shows local cost savings greater than original estimates
An updated fiscal analysis compiled by non-partisan Legislative Research Commission staff for Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), sponsored by Senate…
Florence names Katie James to new Human Services Administrator position
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Katie James, the new Florence Human Services Administrator, has been on the job for…
Covington police, fire and Point/Arc kickball teams ready for second-game re-match Monday
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It’s Round II. And there’s much at stake. Some 12-to-15 clients from The Point/Arc will…
Harsh weather — including freezing drizzle — will continue to impact driving conditions; crews at work
Harsh winter weather is expected to continue, impacting driving conditions for Kentuckians. Motorists are advised to be prepared, to slow…
Gov. Beshear encourages Kentuckians to be ‘weather aware’ as winter storm approaches Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today “We want to encourage everyone to continue to be weather aware and be prepared for…
House Republicans unveil two-year state budget with over $1.7 billion in one-time spending
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton, Chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, has filed…