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…
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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…
Covington welcomes Johnathon Stribling, Tatum Abercrombie as new additions to police department
Covington Police Department’s newest recruits are a five-year veteran of the Louisville Metro Police Department and the daughter of an…
City of Elsmere Police Department wants to ensure sex offenders register their residences as required
The Elsmere Police Department joined with the State of Kentucky’s Department of Probation & Parole last week to ensure that…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects on area roads, highways; beware of closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six and warns drivers…
Some Taylor Mill residents complain to Taylor Mill city commission about new firehouse plans
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Several residents of Taylor Mill attended the regular meeting of city commission Wednesday night…
Kenton County Fiscal Court sets February 17 deadline for 2023 Pioneer Awards nominations
Each year the Kenton County Pioneer Award recognizes four living residents of Kenton County who have a record of outstanding…
Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moore to chair board of OKI Regional Council of Governments
Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moore will head the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board of Directors as its president…
Florence council agrees to keep Aquatic Center open another year; new police officer sworn in
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence City Council agreed to keep the Aquatic Center open, at least for one…
Covington commission: Mayor sounds off on Bridge, short-term rentals, occupational tax, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter As can sometimes happen, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer and the Board saved their most newsworthy…
KY General Fund increases 3.3 percent; Road Fund receipts rise 9 percent, up 3.4 percent for year-to-date
State Budget Director John Hicks reported that General Fund receipts rose 3.3 percent in December compared to last year. Total…