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…
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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…
Les Hill appointed next Boone County Sheriff, will replace Sheriff Mike Helmig who retires April 15
Boone County Judge-Executive Gary W. Moore has appointed Colonel Les Hill as the next Boone County Sheriff. Hill will replace…
Covington’s spring street sweeping to begin Tuesday; residents urged to review schedule to avoid ticketing
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Tuesday, April 1. As usual, how…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Fort Mitchell, Covington, Taylor Mill, Florence, Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FORT MICHELL Residents of Grace Court and Grace Avenue came to the regular meeting…
Kentucky Republicans override Beshear vetoes, show ‘who makes the laws’ around here
By McKenna Horsley, Sarah Ladd and Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — With most of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes overridden…
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases February unemployment rate report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary February 2025 unemployment rate was 5.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Kenton Co. finalizes agreement for ‘The Bavarian,’ atop its new county parking garage in Covington
The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved a development agreement allowing construction of a $26 million apartment project called The Bavarian…
Governor Andy Beshear signs 20 more bills, vetoes 12; one veto day remains
Gov. Andy Beshear signed 20 more bills, has vetoed 12 additional bills, and returned four more bills without a signature….
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Edgewood, Florence, Campbell County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Roundup up last week’s government happenings: EDGEWOOD City Administrative Officer Brian Dehner introduced the…
Beshear vetoes bill protecting conversion therapy and denying medicaid for transgender Kentuckians
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill that would have protected conversion therapy practices and…
City of Covington, BlairTech to partner for special e-waste drop-off event April 5 at Latonia’s Tech Castle
A special e-waste drop-off event April 5 at computer refurbisher BlairTech in Latonia will kick off a partnership that will…
Governor has signed some Kentucky bills into law, has more to consider
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has a few days left to act on bills from the…
Kenton County Fiscal Court approves Independence as first Community Redevelopment Fund partner
The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved partnering with the City of Independence earlier this month on the first project funded…
Governor issues first veto of bill relating to grants and employees of Agriculture department
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear issued his first veto this year of legislation passed by the General…
Florence offers second ‘Public Works Academy’ this summer; experience each department
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence will hold a Public Works Academy this summer for anyone…
Florence of offer Youth In Government program on March 25 — all ages invited
The City of Florence Youth in Government Evening Program is set to provide an immersive and educational experience for local…
Kenton Mayors group hears from two speakers about transportation planning and needs
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Kenton County Mayors’ hears from two speakers Saturday, one from OKI, the Regional…
The Proof award: Tom Fromme, retired Newport city manager, gets meetNKY’s top honor
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Retired Newport City Manager Tom Fromme, who has been deeply engaged in the community throughout…
Flurry of ‘barge bills,’ others head to Governor’s desk as House works deep into the night
This story mentions suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. By Liam Niemeyer, McKenna Horsley and Sarah Ladd Kentucky…
Government briefs: Park Hills, Florence, Taylor Mill, Elsmere, Covington, Boone, Kenton, Lakeside Park
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills City Council discussed a municipal order which will provide Notre…
City of Covington awards third round of Small Business Program rent subsidy, facade improvement incentives
A new Italian restaurant in an historic building … a music venue … makers of chocolate … designers of buildings…