Licking River Greenway Trail reopened with ribbon-cutting after being restored from landslide
On Monday afternoon, the City of Covington conducted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the Licking River Greenway…
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Area’s Circuit Judges participate in Judges College, get mix of classroom sessions, field studies
The region’s Circuit Judges had the opportunity to process a staged crime scene, visit a women’s prison, learn about arson…
City of Erlanger municipal building will glow green throughout the weekend as part of ‘Greenlight A Vet’
The City of Erlanger will take part in the national campaign Greenlight A Vet to visibly show its support for…
Aggressive state effort results in more than doubling of grant money available to victims of violent crime
Grant money to help victims of violent crime is more than doubling this year, thanks to an aggressive state effort…
Fort Mitchell’s ‘Shane’s Best Friend’ campaign to raise funds for police dog; funders stepping up
Continuing the fight against heroin and other illegal and dangerous drugs, the City of Fort Mitchell Police Department is seeking…
Transportation Cabinet temporarily extends hours commercial operators can deliver gas in state
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Sec. Greg Thomas today issued an emergency order waiving the hours of service for commercial motor…
City of Erlanger to hold annual Tree Lighting on Sat., Dec. 3, featuring school choirs, Santa, and more
The City of Erlanger will hold its annual Tree Lighting on Dec. 3 from 7 0 8:30 p.m. at the…
Area police officers among those graduating from Dept. of Criminal Justice Basic Training Academy
Twenty-six law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated from basic training Friday at the Kentucky Department of Criminal…
Kenton County Sheriff’s office warns of scam calls about payments for ‘warrants’ — report immediately
The Kenton County Sheriff’s Office has been contacted again about a scam regarding calls by persons identifying themselves as being…
Gov. Bevin names Sen. John Schickel chair of Kentucky Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has appointed Senator John Schickel, of Union, as the Chairman of the Kentucky Council for Interstate…
Demolition of buildings along Washington Street is first step toward Covington’s Duveneck Square
The demolition of buildings along Covington’s Washington Street started yesterday, marking the first step in physically redeveloping the site for…
City of Covington’s annual financial report shows $4.7m carryover from fiscal year that ended in June
The City of Covington had released its preliminary Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) showing $4.7m in carryover funds from the…
Covington firefighters file appeal with state Attorney General over open records request to City
The Covington Professional Firefighters, I.A.F.F. Local 38 has filed an appeal with state Attorney General’s office, saying the City of…
Historic voter registration drive adds more than 100,000 voters to the rolls for Nov. 8 election
More than 100,000 new voters are on the rolls for the Nov. 8 general election following the largest and longest…
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department sets fall surplus, confiscated item auction for Oct. 31
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will conduct its fall auction of surplus and confiscated items Oct. 31…
National Farm Foundation Forum: Clinton, Trump surrogates speak on farm issues, priorities in D.C.
By Tim Mandell Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues Representatives of the Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigns participated…
Courier-Journal reports Bevin names NKY’s Tom Kerr as chief of staff for the state justice cabinet
The Louisville Courier-Journal’s Tom Loftus is reporting that Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed former state Rep. Tom Kerr as chief…
Covington, FOP reach new contract agreement, increases new police officer pay by 10 percent
The City of Covington has approved a two-year Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #1 contract for calendar years 2016…
Red Tape Reduction initiative could create growing economy, increase in income, study says
If Kentucky can reduce unnecessary regulation on business, the result could be a faster growing economy and steady increase in…
NKY’s Trey Grayson quoted in NYTimes story on ‘election rigging’: consensus is irresponsible claims
A New York Times story today about Republican leaders and election officials of both parties combatting claims of “election rigging”…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to boards, commissions, include two from Northern Kentucky
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Kentucky Humanities Council Ashley Bruggeman, Thomas H….
Rep. Keene co-sponsoring bill to strengthen state drug laws; Beshear announces stepped-up effort
Attorney General Andy Beshear, House lawmakers and local law enforcement officials announced plans Friday to strengthen Kentucky’s laws to fight…