Kentucky Board of Education narrows candidate pool to six for the next Commissioner of Education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved a motion to direct search firm Greenwood/Asher and Associates Inc. to conduct reference checks…
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Governor says no need for special session on budget matters, due to agreement with legislative leaders
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he has reached an agreement with legislative leaders to avoid the need for the…
Secretary of State says voter registration numbers decline in April, due to ‘clean up’ of voter rolls
Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced that Kentucky saw total voter registration numbers decline to 3,468,647 during April. There…
After being re-elected, Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Minton sworn into office remotely
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr., after being re-elected to that position…
Latest models for Kentucky COVID-19 impact vary; estimates how counties will deal with disease
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Projections of COVID-19’s impact on Kentucky continue to vary, but one model has begun…
Covington focuses on vacant, abandoned houses; lien waivers, foreclosures among strategies
Neighbors know them well. Strung around the city, they’re the houses that have sat vacant for years – essentially abandoned,…
City of Newport issues curfew for juveniles between hours of 9 p.m.-6 a.m. due to COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Newport has issued a curfew for juveniles between the hours of 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. due…
Covington first to approve $7.4M, federally funded riverbank stabilization/restoration project
The City of Covington approved its participation in the Riverfront Ecosystem Restoration Project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Unemployment rates rise in 59 Kentucky counties during past year; Oldham has lowest jobless rate
Unemployment rates rose in 59 Kentucky counties between February 2019 and February 2020, fell in 48 and stayed the same…
‘Covington Leads’ seeks applicants; deadline for 13-week leadership program is next Tuesday
A program whose goal is to identify, train, nurture, and energize a new set of civic leaders in Covington is…
Good news for state government finances; both General Fund and Road Funds how healthy increases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was good news for state government finances as both the General Fund and Road…
Gov. Beshear, Sec. Gray focus on helping KYians obtain a REAL ID; two more regional offices opening
Gov. Andy Beshear and Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said this week at the Kentucky Transportation headquarters they are focused on…
Villa Hills Police Department among those receiving Platinum Award from AAA for safety advocacy
AAA honored 15 local police departments throughout the greater Cincinnati area at its annual AAA Traffic Safety Awards program. The…
Kentucky jobless rate increases slightly from a year ago; November unemployment rate at 4.4 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary November 2019 unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
Kentucky Court of Appeals rules in favor of Secretary of State Grimes on seizure of computer from office
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Court of Appeals has handed a victory to Secretary of State Alison Lundergan…
Ludlow, Bromley to kick off holiday season Saturday with full evening of activities — and a visit from Santa
Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m., festivities will be lively as Ludlow and Bromley kick off the Holiday Season with…
Public Open House set Dec. 3 for KYTC planning for next phase of Turkeyfoot Road improvements
Planning improvements for Turkeyfoot Road – between Dudley Road and Dixie Highway – is high on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s…
State Sen. Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey to speak at Florence Rotary at noon on Monday
State Senate Minority Leader, Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville), will address the Rotary Club of Florence Kentucky on Monday, November 18, in…
Labor Cabinet returns More than $1.1 Million in unpaid wages to Kentucky workers in October
Labor Cabinet Secretary David A. Dickerson announced today that the Division of Wages and Hours collected$1,103,213.57 in restitution during the…
Bridging Kentucky: Transportation Cabinet’s special project reaches major milestone — its 100th bridge
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has reached a major milestone, completing its 100th bridge restoration project…
Recent rains have greatly improved drought conditions in Kentucky; but be mindful of fall burning restrictions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Recent rain has vastly improved the drought conditions in Kentucky, according to the weekly U.S….
Gateway, City of Covington collaborate to build more highly skilled workforce through job training
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and Gateway Community & Technical College President Dr. Fernando Figueroa came together today to stress the…