Unemployment rates increase in all 120 KY counties in 2024; Kenton, Boone among lowest at 4.5 percent
Annual unemployment rates increased in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The…
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Boone County Fiscal Court asks for public input to shape the future of transportation
Staff report The Boone County Fiscal Court is asking citizens to help shape the future of Boone County’s transportation. Fiscal…
Kenton County Mayors hear about new Fire Training Center project, still in planning stages
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Mayors met Saturday at Liberty Hall in Edgewood. Guest speakers were Fire…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Fort Mitchell, Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Florence
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort MITCHELL Fort Mitchell city council approved the dissolution of the Ft Mitchell Economic…
KY’s unemployment rate decreases marginally in March; jobless rate stands at 5.2 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2025 unemployment rate was 5.2%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Covington Parking Authority’s to upgrade 8th St. ‘Green Lot’ to help address city’s parking needs
A new parking lot at 212 E. 8th St. – named the “Green Lot” – will help address the ongoing…
City of Dayton to spend $500k to improve city parks; GaGa Pit surprises Lincoln students
When students at Dayton’s Lincoln Elementary School returned from Spring Break this week, they were surprised to find that the…
Covington’s new finance director brings federal financial management experience to position
More than a decade of federal experience in financial management has shaped how Covington’s new Finance Director Bre Gaffney approaches…
Four legislators to recap legislative, business policy outcomes for NKY Chamber program
So, what happened in this year’s legislative session? The NKY Chamber’s upcoming program recapping legislative and business policy outcomes will…
Boone County commissioners undecided on Hicks-Chambers road exchange; discuss zoining issues
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Commissioners have not yet decided whether they will enter into a trade…
Government briefs: News from Independence, Edgewood, Florence, Elsmere, Covington, Taylor Mill, Kenton County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE Independence City Council discussed the possibility of taking the Board of Adjustments and…
Vigorous maintenance of voter rolls continues, as more voters removed than added in March
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has announced Kentucky voter rolls continue to shrink due to vigorous list maintenance, with…
Governor provides update on severe weather recovery; death toll now six
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather recovery and recognized those helping with storm and flood recovery as…
The Easter Bunny to receive police, fire department escort through Ft. Wright Saturday
The City of Fort Wright has announced the Easter Bunny will be arriving in town for a visit on Saturday…
Governor provides state roundup on severe weather and responses; four dead in flood waters
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather that continues to affect much of the Commonwealth. “Four days of…
Beshear’s line-item veto of public funding for resource officers in private schools stands; draws ire from sponsor
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Months after Kentucky voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have allowed public funds to…
KYTC District 6 updates list of roads closed by high waters — ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’
High water is impacting numerous roads in KYTC District 6. These roads remain blocked due to flooding. New roads will…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Erlanger, Fort Wright, Campbell County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter ERLANGER Erlanger celebrated Benjamin Brinkhaus day this week. Mayor Jessica Fette read a proclamation…
UK president says some graduate students at the university had student visas revoked
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Some graduate students at the University of Kentucky have had their visas revoked, President Eli…
Boone, Kenton counties among those with states lowest unemployment in KYSTATS latest report
Unemployment rates rose in 83 counties, fell in 33 counties and stayed the same in Grant, Graves, Knox and Pulaski…
Chris Moriconi of Independence named Northern Kentucky Administrator of the Year
Chris Moriconi, city administrator for the City of Independence, has been named Northern Kentucky Administrator of the Year by the…
Governor signs ‘Safe Act’ bill freeing $100 million for emergency relief in disaster areas
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has signed into law legislation passed on the last day of the…