Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases Commonwealth’s January unemployment report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2024 unemployment rate was 4.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
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Government briefs: Highlights of meetings of Independence, Erlanger, Fort Wright, Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Here are the highlights of what happened in Independence, Erlanger, Fort Wright, and Boone…
Two from NKY among 25 graduates of DOCJT’s Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 155
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) has announced 25 dispatchers from across the state graduated from the Public…
State has removed 212K dead voters from voter roles; ‘protecting election integrity’ says Adams
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that Kentucky has removed more than 212,000 dead voters from the voter rolls during…
KYTC reminding St. Patrick’s Day revelers to ‘Shamrock and roll with a sober driver’ March 17
St. Patrick’s Day is one of our nation’s most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades and parties. The amount of…
Edgewood council approves new storage building for city’s first firetruck, Christmas decorations
Edgewood city council voted Monday night to not only go ahead with a new storage building, but they also added…
Covington commission hears news of very real budget cuts — no ‘fantasy,’ says Mayor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s real, Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer told his constituents. “Any allegations about the fantasy…
State releases 2023 unemployment satistics; jobless rate increased to 4.2 percent from 4 percent in 2022
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.2% according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). This is an increase…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork in the region this week — beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports the following work on the region’s roadways this week and urges caution. Be aware of delays…
KY House, Senate finished quick work before heading home for weekend; session resumes Monday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the General Assembly wrapped up the 42nd day of the 60-day 2024 regular…
Cities briefs: Florence council presents proclamation, Park Hills and Taylor Mill consider multiple issues
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence city council Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon presented a proclamation this week to…
Legislative Branch Ethics Commission data shows KY Lobbyists spent record amount in January
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Spending by Kentucky lobbying interests before the General Assembly for January 2024 hit an all-time…
Florence city council postpones ‘raise’ ordinance for councilmembers, approves increase for mayor
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence city council decided to approve the first reading of an amended ordinance raising the…
Covington commissioners name Corey Deye as interim fire chief; approve two studies for IRS site
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After the resignation of former Fire Chief Mark Pierce last week, the city’s commission unanimously…
It was a parade of dogs, taking the walk from the old-to-new Boone County Animal Shelter
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter There was no band. There was no fanfare, no children eagerly awaiting candy to…
Annual holiday lights recycling success: Covington, 625 lbs.; Kenton, 3264; Campbell 1213; Boone 763
Sometimes tipping the scales a little heavier than the year before is a good thing. So it is with the…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork underway in the region this week; beware of delays and closures
KYTC District 6 reports roadwork expected on regional roadways this coming week. Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur,…
Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce announces retirement following 30-year career
After a nearly 30-year career with the Covington Fire Department and almost six years as its chief, Mark Pierce is…
Florence council hears city administrative officer proposals for new positions, raises for mayor/council
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence City Administrative Officer Joshua Hunt announced that he has a proposal for replacing…
City briefs: Elsmere hosts ‘students government,’ Florence retirement, hire; Boone Mental Health event
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter City of Elsmere The city of Elsmere held its annual students in government meeting…
NKY Port Authority approves new policy requiring projects to adhere to local jurisdictions’ standards
Staff report The Northern Kentucky (NKY) Port Authority Board of Directors approved a new policy Tuesday that will require development…
Kenton mayors hear concerns about legislature’s proposals to adjust Homestead Exemption Act
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Mayors met Saturday to compare notes on events happening in their cities,…