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…
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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…
Kentucky, other states win challenge against Trump administration over AmeriCorps funding freeze
Staff report Kentucky, along with 23 other states and the District of Columbia, has successfully secured the AmeriCorps funding President…
City of Florence to host Neighborhood Night Out September 9 at Lincoln Woods Park
The City of Florence is inviting all residents to the Neighborhood Night Out event at Lincoln Woods Park, 1 City…
Chris Wright, mayor of Ludlow, resigns term for health reasons; to spend more time with family
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Chris Wright, mayor of the City of Ludlow, submitted his letter of resignation this…
Kentucky capital’s local courts to return to downtown courthouse after flood damage
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Franklin County courts are moving operations back into the downtown Frankfort courthouse following damage…
City of Covington sets rules for downtown, Devou Park during Sunday’s Labor Day weekend fireworks
Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the 49th annual Labor Day…
Road report: District 6 reports work in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties this week
Staff report Projects below have been reported by KYTC District 6 for this week, though inclement weather or other unforseen…
Government briefs: News this week from Edgewood, Lakeside Park, Florence, Boone and Kenton counties
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Susan McDonald, from Live Well NKY, came to the Edgewood meeting Monday night…
Kenton Co. Attorney Stacy Tapke named to attorney general’s first Child Support Advisory Council
The Kentucky Attorney General’s office has announced appointments to the first-ever Child Support Advisory Council. The Council is made up…
State releases county unemployment data for July 2025; Boone, Campbell among lowest jobless rates
Unemployment rates fell in 73 counties, rose in 35 counties and stayed the same in 12 counties between July 2024…
Assistant Campbell Co. Administrator Justin Otto named to FEMA University’s elite training program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Disaster and Emergency Management University has announced its 2026 Executive Public Information Officer…
Covington fire stations join local initiative to collect, properly dispose of lithium batteries
Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub has equipped local fire departments as community collection points for lithium batteries throughout Greater Cincinnati…
Kenton Mayors’ Group: Talk gravitates to potholes and state road maintenance within cities
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Kenton County Mayors’ Group met Saturday morning in Ludlow with Villa Hills Mayor…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Ft. Mitchell, Park Hills, Florence, Covington, Campbell County
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FORT MITCHELL James Parsons, from Keating, Muething, and Klekamp, came to the Fort Mitchell council…
DOCJT graduates 23 from Academy of Police Supervision Class 103, including six from NKY
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) on Friday announced that 23 law enforcement officers from agencies across the…
KYSTATS latest report shows Commonwealth’s unemployment remains steady at 4.9%
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2025 unemployment rate was 4.9%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman named chair-elect of National Lieutenant Governors Association
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was elected chair-elect of the 2025–2026 Executive Committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA)…