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…
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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…
City of Fort Wright to install Automatic External Defibrillators unit in police cruisers
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort Wright City Council authorized the purchase of 13 portable Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)…
City of Covington to begin issuing fines to property owners illegally operating short-term rentals
Covington property owners who illegally operate short-term rentals – also known as vacation rentals or Airbnbs – are about to…
City of Newport 2022 annual report shows continued growth with $247 million in new permitted projects
The City of Newport issued nearly $225 million in commercial construction permits and $22 million in residential permits during 2022,…
Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbyists spent record $24 million in 2022
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Spending by lobbyists on members of the Kentucky General Assembly and their staff members hit…
Park Hills moves forward on more space for new city hall; citizen questions potential ‘conflict of interest’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills City Council convened for a caucus meeting last week. The main topic…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work on area highways this week — be alert for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports projects in the works this week on the regions roads and highways —…
Secretary of State reports independent and ‘other’ voter registrations breaks 10% in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams announced on Friday that in December, and for the first…
Northern Kentucky Water District announces members, officers of its Board of Commissioners
The Northern Kentucky Water District has completed its annual election of Board officers. During its regular Board meeting, a total…
City of Covington moves closer to ending ‘migratory existence,’ picks design team for new city hall
The City of Covington moved one step closer to ending City Hall’s 50-year “migratory existence” and building a permanent facility…
Newport City Board of Commissioners votes in favor of plan to improve bike safety accessibility
The Newport City Board of Commissioners approved plans this week to increase bicycle safety and accessibility in the city. Commissioners…
City of Covington votes for more bike friendly urban core, approves architecture firm for City Hall
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Queen City Bike President Joe Humpert wanted to keep things cheery Tuesday night. “I’m here…
Covington Board of Commissioners vote to partner with Tri-State Trails, Newport on Bike Lanes
Wanting to take a strategic and feasible approach to making Covington more bike friendly, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday…
Northern Kentucky Water District wins 11th KEMI Destiny Award for outstanding workplace safety
Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) has been recognized for its efforts in workplace safety, receiving a KEMI Destiny Award for…
Kenton Mayors’ meeting tries to clear the air on county-imposed occupational tax, but no agreement
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The monthly Saturday morning meeting of the Kenton County mayors held at Ft Mitchell…
State lawmakers gave themselves an 8% pay raise for this year; but no increases for teachers
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Most state lawmakers will be getting an 8% pay raise in 2023 and a boost…
Record $24-plus million spent on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in 2022
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern A record amount of nearly $24.2 million was spent lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in…
Dayton Mayor issues proclamation renaming city ‘Who Deyton’ through Bengal’s playoff run
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker has issued a proclamation renaming the City of Dayton as “Who Deyton, Kentucky” during the Cincinnati…
Kenton County Fiscal Court raised the payroll tax rate — and Kenton city mayors have questions
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Fiscal Court met last year on November 8 to pass the second…
COV commission hears reports on architectural firm for new City Hall; talks bike friendly city, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Perhaps Andrew Wilhoite said it best. The city’s director of special projects and intergovernmental affairs…