Governor signs ban on ‘gray machines’ which are unregulated; announces federal energy assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite being a long-time supporter of legalizing expanded gaming and saying he will sign a…
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews to begin treating state’s roadsides for noxious weeds
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews will soon begin treating noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state to improve driver…
Covington commission hears Parks and Rec ready to build on momentem, approves fire dept. grant, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last year, the City of Covington’s Parks and Recreation Department produced 16 events, more than…
Erlanger city council votes down proposal to allow running groups on pathways at Flagship Park
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Erlanger city council voted down an amendment to an older ordinance that would have…
Number of children in state foster care decreases significantly as investment in prevention increases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander says the number of children currently…
Two flooded city halls — in Independence and Taylor Mill — almost ready for return to normal
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter When the temperatures dropped like a rock just before Christmas last year, and snow…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects on region’s highways; watch for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on projects on region’s roadways and urges motorists to be watchful for closings…
Plan would make Covington’s Fourth Street more bike and pedestrian-friendly with dedicated lane
Fourth Street in Covington could be reconfigured from three lanes to two lanes to make way for a dedicated bike…
The Downs of Nicholson community, a ‘Keeneland-like’ development, is ‘self-contained,’ and underway
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The plans for the Downs of Nicholson went through what could be a final…
Know this county attorney, Jordan Dallas Turner, the first woman to hold the job in Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The name Jordan Dallas Turner might not be on the tip of everyone’s tongue…
Covington commission delays final vote on short-term rentals; fire department gets grant
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After the city’s legal department requested a change in language, a much-talked about amendment on…
Kentucky Senate passes two bills — unanimously — dealing with juvenile justice system reform
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed two bills dealing with reforms to the state’s…
Kentucky marks lowest annual jobless rate ever recorded in 2022 with unemployment falling to 3.9%
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2022 decreased to 3.9% from 4.4% in 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics…
Registration is now open for Kenton County Parks and Recreation 2023 adult softball league
Registration for Kenton County Parks and Recreation’s (KCP&R) adult softball league for the 2023 season has begun. Registration can be…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork in NKY region this week — beware delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six and advises motorists to…
Measure that would ban drag shows in public easily passes panel, heads to Senate floor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation to ban adult entertainment such as drag shows from places where children can see…
Kenton County Fiscal Court hears results of JER HR Group compensation study
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Blair Johanson from JER HR Group gave a report this week at the Kenton…
City of Dayton receives federal grant for a small-scale traffic garden to teach kids pedestrian, traffic safety
A $25,000 federal grant will fund a small-scale safety town, known as a traffic garden, in Dayton for children in…
Covington delays decision on short term rentals, hires auditing firm and City Hall architectural firm
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Exactly 17 people showed up to speak at the city’s regularly scheduled legislative meeting Tuesday…
City of Park Hills addresses budget, considers ending Open Gov program to free up funds for other projects
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills city council met virtually Monday night in a caucus meeting to discuss…
Covington’s Popular Annual Financial Report helps public understand city’s budget, spending
Year in, year out, the City of Covington’s Finance Department receives an award for its financial reporting, courtesy of the…
First piece of legislation, on perinatal mental health, sponsored by Sen. Frommeyer passes out of Senate
Senate Bill 135, sponsored by Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer, R-Alexandria, was passed favorably out of the Senate late last week….