Covington’s Greenup Street now officially two-way; work begins on Scott Street conversion
Drivers will notice a major change now that Greenup Street is officially open to two-way traffic, and work to convert…
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Kentucky GOP raises $4.2 million from just 21 donors to expand Mitch McConnell Building
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Two more big contributions this summer from special interests — $100,000 from Beam Suntory and…
City of Covington seeking overseer for Phase 2 improvements for Central Riverfront development
The City of Covington has released of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMR) to oversee…
Secretary of State Michael Adams named a Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine
National publication Governing Magazine has named Secretary of State Michael Adams as Public Official of the Year, one of seven…
Covington invites residents, businesses to offer input on proposed Common Consumption Area October 21
The City of Covington is inviting residents and business owners to share their input at an upcoming public forum regarding…
City of Florence to hold Annual Fall Clean Up Week October 13-19 at Public Services Maintenance Facility
The City of Florence will hold its Annual Fall Clean Up Week October 13-19 at the Public Services Maintenance Facility…
KYTC reports new confirguration on 12th St. bridge over Licking — for vehicles and bikes
As part of a continued commitment to provide safer roads for all users, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced a…
Sixth annual Hero Night Festival honoring police officers and firefighters set for October 7
The Hero Night Festival, a free family event that celebrates local superheroes — police officers and firefighters – is set…
Secretary of State reports Republican Party sees largest increase in voter registrations in September
The Kentucky Secretary of State reports voter registration grew in September, with Republicans now seeing the highest number of new…
Government briefs: News from Park Hills, Boone County, Fort Wright
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Several people came to the special council meeting called by Mayor Kathy Zembrodt…
Campbell County’s Kim Serra receives Outstanding Public Service Award ASPA Greater Cincinnati
Campbell County Assistant County Administrator Kim Serra has been named a recipient of this year’s Outstanding Public Service Award for…
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky seeks public feedback on plan to overhaul service
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is evaluating its current routes and levels of service to determine how it will…
KYTC partners with TANK to provide shuttle service during KY 8 Licking River Bridge project
A partnership will enhance connectivity during a bridge replacement project that will introduce a better, safer connection for Kentuckians traveling…
Covington Urban Forestry Board seeking volunteers for fall tree planting in Latonia Saturday
About 60 new trees will be planted in West Latonia this fall, and the City of Covington is inviting volunteers…
Edgewood Chief Administrative Officer Brian Dehner elected to Kentucky League of Cities board
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) elected Edgewood Chief Administrative Officer Brian Dehner to its Board of Directors at the…
Beshear announces updated isolation policies for Kentucky juvenile detention
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has signed two emergency regulations updating policies for restrictive housing,…
Steel repairs on Combs-Hehl Bridge in Campbell County begin tonight
A T-1 steel repair project on the Combs-Hehl Bridge in Campbell County, which spans the Ohio River between Kentucky and…
Government briefs: News from Florence (about Wa Wa station), Park Hills, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE The city of Florence might be the home to a Wa Wa gas…
NKY Drug Strike Force to receive over $137,000 as part of federal grant to fight drug trafficking
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the awarding of more than $1.4 million in federal grant funding to nine state and local…
Boone, Campbell among Kentucky counties with lowest unemployment rates in KYSTATS latest report
Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties and rose in Martin County between August 2024 and August 2025, according to the…
Thomas Massie and Rand Paul tour 4th district; talk about Epstein files, House politics
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie says he will soon have the 218 signatures needed…
More hours of darkness increase risk to those at the roadside, AAA safety recommendations
As summer comes to an end, drivers are reminded that as the days grow shorter, the risk to those working…