City of Covington seeking resident input on future of housing at two community forums
The City of Covington is inviting residents to share their views on the future of housing in the city. Two…
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Union Rep. Marianne Proctor’s plan to outlaw sexual grooming of children in KY gains bipartisan support
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky Republican is hoping to define grooming of a child in state law and…
Kentucky’s unemployment rate ticks down slightly in August, jobless rate stands at 4.7%
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2025 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to latest data released by the Kentucky Center for…
Kentucky auditor finds $800 million in waste during special examination of state Medicaid Services
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Auditor Allison Ball released a special examination of the Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services…
Boone County to host America 250 Historic Marker and Patriot Garden Dedication September 21
The Boone County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), in partnership with Boone County and…
Eight finalists selected in contest for public art installation at Covington Central Riverfront
Eight finalists have been selected to move forward in the competition to create a public art installation for the Covington…
Taylor Mill celebrates dedication of new firehouse — and new chapter for growing city
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The new Taylor Mill Firehouse is a reality. The ribbon was cut last week,…
Government briefs: News from Park Hills, Independence, Boone, Kenton, Covington, Taylor Mill, Lakeside Park
PARK HILLS A resident of Montague, Mike Box, came to Park Hills City council to complain about the speeding on…
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority reports strong investment returns for fiscal year ended June 30
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) announced this week that investment returns for the County…
It’s official: City of Newport owns Purple People Bridge following board of directors vote
The City of Newport has formally assumed ownership of the Purple People Bridge following a unanimous vote by the Purple…
City of Florence plans annual Arbor Day celebration September 20 at Government Center
The City of Florence has announced its Arbor Day Celebration to honor the beauty and significance of trees in the…
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project to present informational pop-ups at libraries across region
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project team is taking its outreach efforts directly to the community, one library at a…
Alexandria Representative Mike Clines chosen for nonpartisan Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellowship
State Representative Mike Clines (R-Alexandria) has been selected to join the Twelfth Cohort of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows. The fellowship…
Secretary of State reports ‘Other’ continues to outpace Republican, Democrats in voter registration
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced voter registration grew in August, with Kentuckians registering…
Road report: KYTC District 6 cites road projects in three counties this week; drive carefully
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 6 is advising Northern Kentuckians new projects, maintenance and other work taking place in three NKY…
Goverment briefs: Roundup of news from Erlanger, Florence, Campbell County, Fort Wright
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter ERLANGER The “Great Communicator for the city”, as City Attorney Jack Gatlin dubbed him, was…
Gov. Beshear warns of possible state revenue shortfall citing impact of tariff uncertainty, income tax cuts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today During his weekly press conference on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear warned that there could be…
Campbell Co. seeks feedback on comprehensive plan at community open houses Sept. 9 and 10
Campbell County is inviting residents to attend two upcoming open houses to review and provide feedback on the draft Campbell…
Two Kentucky Republicans at center of duel over releasing Epstein files; victims speak out
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Two Kentucky Republicans are playing conflicting roles in a drama that threatens to divide President…
Florence reveals concepts of design plans for various city-owned properties
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence has some big-time plans for some city-owned property. Josh Hunt,…
Florence city council contracts for dramatic Christian Dallas mural on Stringtown Restaurant
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence City Council recently heard about an enormous, dramatic mural to be created on…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Florence, Kenton County, Elsmere and Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence city council presented a check for $100,000 to Rick Wurth from the…