Newport to extend office hours for payment of property taxes which are due on October 31
The City of Newport will extend its hours of operation in October to provide an additional convenience for property owners…
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City of Newport awarded $330,000 in discretionary funds for critical pavement improvements
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $330,000 in discretionary funds for…
Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul touch on impeachment issue in speeches to Federalist Society in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Both of Kentucky’s U.S. Senators weighed in on the impeachment inquiry involving President Donald Trump…
Would Covington support a dog park? Meetings seeks input for ongoing Parks & Rec master plan
Does Covington need a dog park? If so, where? How big? What should it look like? How should it be…
City officials pitch in to assemble meal packs for hungry children during KLC Conference in NKY
City officials volunteered this week to assemble meal packs for children in need. The event was part of the 2019…
Covington’s grass-roots economic growth continues as 10 small projects are in line for City’s help
A new gourmet burrito restaurant. Two salons. An expanded shop for women’s clothing, paper goods, and gifts. And eight new…
Gov. Bevin appoints three NKYians to state boards: Matthew Enzweiler, Edwin Dale King, Joseph Schulte
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to state boards and commissions: • Matthew Gerard Enzweiler, of Florence, a…
City of Covington puts vacant houses on market, seeks rehab proposals to create single-family homes
Covington is looking for rehabbers to turn three abandoned houses into single-family homes. The City issued three requests for proposals…
Riverfront Commons work begins next week, construction to take lot under Suspension Bridge
The long-awaited construction of the “crown jewel” section of Riverfront Commons begins next Tuesday. Crews from Prus Construction will begin…
Mayor Marty Lenof issues statement on Elsmere’s interest in new city building, property negotiations
The City of Elsmere is looking into building a new city building which requires acquisition of property. Word got out…
Sanitation District to realize bond interest savings as Moody’s rating is upgraded; making progress on plan
Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky (SD1) will realize over $23 million in interest savings through the refunding of…
Unemployment rates rise in 99 counties; Boone, Kenton and Campbell among the lowest
Unemployment rates rose in 99 Kentucky counties between July 2018 and July 2019, fell in 15 and stayed the same…
Gov. Briefs: Erlanger adds school zone; Apply for BC Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy; Wilder touch-a-truck
Commonwealth Avenue and Baker Street is now considered a school zone thanks to the City of Erlanger, the Kentucky Transportation…
Gov. Bevin sets election day, Nov. 5, as the time to also select Rep. St. Onge’s replacement in the House
Gov. Matt Bevin has executed a writ of election to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation (effective Aug. 12,…
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell falls on patio at his Louisville home Sunday and fractures his shoulder
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, 77, is recovering at home in Louisville after suffering a fractured shoulder in a fall when…
Fancy Farm this Saturday kicks off political season, focus on gubernatorial candidates; election Nov. 5
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Expect some fancy talking at the Fancy Farm picnic Saturday in western Kentucky as the…
Bevin’s pension bill another step closer to passing, as it clears the Senate panel and heads to a vote
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension bill to address the state’s public regional universities and other…
Flags are at half-staff to honor retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens
In accordance with the proclamation by President Donald J. Trump, both American and state flags at public office buildings will…
KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations…
New law says Kentucky citizens are no longer required to have license to conceal a deadly weapon
Citizens of Kentucky are no longer required to have a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon in the Commonwealth….
Rick and Mary Hulefeld honored by Kenton Fiscal Court with Pioneer Award for commitment to children
Rick and Mary Hulefeld, founders of Children Inc., have been honored by the Kenton County Fiscal Court with the Pioneer…
SD1’s Backup Assistance Program offers help for customers affected by sanitary sewer flooding
In light of the recent heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the Northern Kentucky region, Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1)…