Local government briefs: News from Edgewood, Independence, Fort Wright, Boone, and Campbell
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council discussed the possibility of an ordinance governing the use of…
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Governor Beshear signs 53 more bills into law, issues no vetoes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear signed 53 more bills into law since his Thursday press conference and…
Commonwealth Policy Center to host state legislative candidate forum April 30 in Boone County
Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) has announces a Candidate Forum for Boone County state legislative races on April 30. “This is…
Gov. Beshear says two-year budget’s caps on natural disaster spending may hinder disaster response
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear warned that the state might not be able to respond as well…
Gov. Andy Beshear provides update on action taken on bills signed into law or vetoed this week
Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on bills he has acted on since last Friday. Below are bills he…
Secretary of State accepting entries for first ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest for Kentucky students
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office is inviting all Kentucky students to participate in the inaugural “I Voted” sticker contest….
City briefs: Florence honors Chief Grau; Park Hills discusses budget; Taylor Mill discusses new park
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Police Chief Tom Grau was greeted with a standing ovation after Florence Mayor…
Gabriel Brown rescinds his resignation as mayor of Walton, offended by comments, ready to ‘fight’
By Trisha Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown officially rescinded his resignation Saturday night just before midnight. His letter…
New website, signage aim to make parking easier as Covington ramps up driver education efforts
The search for a parking spot in Covington should soon get easier, courtesy of a new website, new directional signs,…
Governor signs bills to protect children from abuse, declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Gov. Andy Beshear this week signed House Bill 207, which would criminalize owning or selling child sex dolls and make it…
Infrastructure construction at Covington Central Riverfront begins Monday, first homes to follow
Less than two years after an O’Rourke Wrecking excavator punched the first hole in the sprawling IRS “Flat Top” complex,…
Bill reforming state’s Horse Racing Commission to independent corporation, goes to Governor’s desk
The Kentucky General Assembly has advanced reforms to Kentucky’s Horse Racing Commission (HRC) with the passage of Senate Bill (SB)…
Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown makes dramatic exit, citing Roosevelt and November, as he resigns
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Walton mayor Gabriel Brown made the decision to step down as mayor last night…
Installation of new ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture enhances Covington riverfront and Riverfront Commons
Covington’s riverfront has become even more vibrant with the installation of the eagerly awaited ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture. The 12-foot-…
Covington approves IRS site contracts; Mayor says ‘Dirt will be moved’; modifies public comments
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In what Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer called an “extraordinary meeting,” city commissioners unanimously approved…
Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown tendered verbal resignation after allegations; special meeting tonight
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Walton’s colorful mayor Gabriel Brown, tendered a verbal resignation last week at an executive session…
Annual spring street cleaning set to begin April 1 in Covington, residents asked to be aware of schedule
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Monday, April 1. As usual, how…
Road report: KYTC District 6 announces roadwork this week in the region; watch for detours, closings
KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork happening this week in the region and encourages all motorists to be aware of…
Local government briefs: Edgewood talks golf carts, Florence names first responders, Boone denies zoning change
EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council again discussed the possibility of the city adopting an ordinance governing golf carts in the city….
Bill making childhood vaccines more accessible heads to Kentucky governor’s desk
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill that would make routine vaccinations more accessible to Kentucky minors hit some snags…
Boone County commissioners question NKY Works initiative, votes down joining despite Moore’s urging
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore started the discussion on a proposed MOA with…
Covington to hold annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, offer parents opportunity to gauge child development
It’s called the Easter Egg Hunt, but children won’t have to hunt very hard. Come Saturday morning, the grass around…