New bill before the General Assembly would raise Kentucky’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation is before the 2023 General Assembly that would raise the minimum wage with staggered…
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HB 551 filed to legalize wagering on sporting events, allow access to online betting accounts
After working with stakeholders, Representative Michael Meredith has filed HB 551, legislation that would legalize wagering on sporting events. “Kentucky…
State House advances 2 bills: prohibiting regulation of firearms, establishing biomarker testing coverage
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would prohibit the enforcement of any federal ban or regulation of firearms by Kentucky…
Covington to hire new firms for financial services; final contract nears with architect for new city hall
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Making sure the city’s finances are running smoothly is a major responsibility. And that’s why,…
Restoring voting rights for felons at heart of proposed constitutional amendment
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The League of Women Voters of Kentucky held a press conference Tuesday to announce support…
Covington to award 12 Quality of Place grants for creation of bold design elements throughout city
An alien sculpture on the side of a parking garage, a mural depicting Col. Harlan Sanders (but as a Japanese…
Rally at Capitol for HB 300, allowing abortion to be prosecuted as a homicide; KY Right to Life opposes
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today A pro-life bill that would allow abortion to be prosecuted as a homicide – and…
NKY Water District closely monitoring water intakes as result of chemical spill in East Palestine, OH.
On February 3, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio, a train with tanker cars carrying several types of chemicals derailed and…
Lawmakers end week early Friday, approving non-controversial bills before adjoining until Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the General Assembly wrapped up their work quickly on Friday so they could…
Park Hills residents continue to fight for parking which is a problem throughout the city
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter David and Jasmine Costas came to the regular Park Hills city council meeting to…
Covington signs deal with KYTC to minimize harm to Goebel Park; short-term rental gets first reading
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When it comes to the Brent Spence Bridge project, Covington’s theme seems to be this:…
Covington seeking ‘right developers doing the right projects’ for new Central Riverfront site
The mostly behind-the-scenes work to prepare the 23-acre former IRS site in downtown Covington for private development is continuing on…
City of Covington begins work resetting and leveling pavers at two Mainstrasse Village intersections
A contractor for the City of Covington started tearing up the brick pavers at two MainStrasse Village intersections today –…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work on region’s highways; be alert to delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on the following conditions and/or operations for highways in the region — and…
Taylor Mill Commissioners vote to issue request for proposals to design, build new firehouse
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Taylor Mill Commissioners voted to put out a request for proposals for a build…
City of Covington seeking public input on use of federal housing and infrastructure grants
Covington is asking the public to weigh in on how the City should invest several million dollars in federal grants…
Bellevue City Council votes unanimously to enact smoke-free ordinance; measure takes effect in May
The Bellevue City Council has voted unanimously to pass a citywide ordinance that prohibits smoking on Bellevue city property, at…
Annual review: Covington took major steps forward in ’22 with projects that will ‘elevate life’ into future
A construction trades school and its preservation trades complement. A 23-acre development in the urban core. A new City Hall…
Rep. Moser files legislation to require health plans to provide biomarker screenings for cancer patients
Representative Kim Moser, R-Taylor Mill, filed HB 180, legislation that would require health benefit plans to cover biomarker and pharmacogenetic screenings…
KY Education Commissioner testifies before House committee regarding teacher shortage, turnover
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The teacher shortage in Kentucky was the hot topic of discussion during a meeting of…
State to host 14-stop listening tour as part of Better Internet Initiative; NKY stop is March 23 in Florence
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state will host a 14-stop listening tour beginning Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Hopkinsville as part…
Kentucky legislature reconvenes on Tuesday until March 30 — with plenty of unfinished business
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers return to Frankfort on Tuesday for the second part of the legislative session with…