KY National Guard selected Top Command for first time, for ‘readiness, physical fitness, and training’
The Kentucky National Guard was named, for the first time, the 2023 Association of the United States Army’s best National…
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Boone County Fiscal Court holds town hall-type caucus meeting to listen to residents
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter As part of a continuing gradual change in protocol, the Boone County Fiscal Court…
Covington incentives help five new business, five commercial properties with rent, façade upgrades
A pet grooming and retail business, a family-owned Nepalese restaurant, an Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, and an historic building poised for a…
Kenton County names contractor for its new farmers market pavilion in Independence
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved Schrudde & Zimmerman Inc. as the contractor for its planned farmers market pavilion…
News briefs: Park Hill to help with event; Taylor Mill gets new vehicles; Kenton County treasurer to retired
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills Liz St Onge, president of the Park Hills Civic Club, talked to…
Covington Commission wants audit for fire dept. and homeless shelter; reports on Port Authority, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The Covington city manager, as well as the Mayor and the Board of Commissioners wanted…
KY’s January revenue jumps more than $56.8 million over previous year; sales tax receipts hit record
The Office of State Budget Director on Monday reported January’s General Fund receipts totaled $1,344.8 million. The revenues were 4.4…
City of Edgewood named Liability Grant recipient from the Kentucky League of Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Edgewood with a 2023 Liability Grant. The funds enable KLC…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work being done on area’s roadways this week; be mindful of workers
KYTC District 6 reports on projects expected to happen on the region’s roadways this week, though inclement weather or other…
State Auditor Allison Ball opens application period for paid summer internship program for college students
Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball announced the application period has now opened for participation in its annual paid…
City Briefs: Florence site plan, Erlanger acquires property, Boone zoning issues, Ft. Wright speeding
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence Florence city council passed the second reading of an ordinance approving a concept…
Covington to hold public hearing February 15 to gather input on use of federal grant money
Covington will hold a public hearing next week to ask residents how it should spend a few million dollars it…
City Briefs: Edgewood discusses KMart demolition, golf carts; Independence deals with zoning
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood City Council discussed golfcarts on city streets at their Monday night meeting….
Campbell County Attorney Denise Durbin named special counsel to Attorney General Russell Coleman
Staff report Campbell County attorney Denise Durbin has been named among three attorneys newly-appointed to key positions within the Kentucky…
NKY Health Department offers ways to decrease chances of contracting cancer — and offers help
Like so many others, Terrie Hall started smoking in high school. The former cheerleader saw her friends and family smoking,…
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman says state will receive $6.8M-plus from settlement with Publicis Health
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday that Kentucky will receive more than $6.8 million as its share of a multistate…
Kentucky house approves a $129.6B two-year budget and $1.7B in one-time spending, over objections
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern After hours of questioning and much criticism from Democrats, the GOP-dominated Kentucky House of Representatives…
Kentucky marks official recognition of Black History Month Thursday at State Capitol
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s official observation of Black History Month took place Thursday in the State Capitol Rotunda….
Florence City Council clears the way for a grocery (possibly Publix) at U.S. 42/Farmview
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence city council passed the first reading of an ordinance approving a change of…
Kenton County partners with Port Authority, Blue North on building SparkHaus entrepreneurial hub
Kenton County is partnering with Blue North and the Northern Kentucky Port Authority to transform the former Sim’s Furniture Building…
Devou Park trail system to be expanded by three miles; will become longest urban system in region
Roughly three miles will be added to Devou Park’s Backcountry Trails this year, extending the total trail system to about…
Road report: KYTC District 6 announces road work in the region this week, beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports the following work on the regions roadways this week. Inclement weather or other unforseen circumstances may…