Boone, Campbell among counties with lowest unemployent in KYSTATS latest jobs report
Unemployment rates fell in 115 counties, rose in four counties and stayed the same in Harlan County between June 2024…
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Sen. Rand Paul reintroduces legislation to require audit of Federal Reserve, increase Congressional oversight
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, has reintroduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, also…
Temu responds to AG Coleman’s lawsuit: ‘Based on misinformation’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Temu, the Chinese online shopping platform, has responded to the lawsuit filed last Thursday by…
Statewide instruction permit test event to be held August 2 at 12 locations, including Burlington and Independence
Kentucky will once again offer a statewide event on Saturday, Aug. 2, to help interested Kentuckians obtain their permit, with…
Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe speaks to mayors’ group about ‘street legal special purpose vehicles’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe was the featured speaker for the July Kenton County…
Government briefs: Roundup up news from Kenton County, Fort Mitchell, Campbell County, Covington
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter KENTON COUNTY The first reading of an ordinance was held which amends a zoning ordinance…
KYTC reminding Kentuckians of ongoing text message scam impersonating the state agency
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning Kentuckians of continuous reports of fraudulent text messages received by residents impersonating the…
Kentucky unemployment rate decreases marginally in Education and Labor Cabinet’s June 2025 report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2025 unemployment rate was 4.9%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Covington city commissioners name new city manager and new police chief
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Covington city commissioners named new city manager, acknowledged the retirement of its chief of police,…
Covington commissioners name Sharmili Reddy as next City Manager
The Covington Board of Commissioners has approved Sharmili Reddy as the next City Manager. Reddy currently serves as the Executive…
City of Covington updates Small Business Incentive Program in effort to better support local growth
The City of Covington is rolling out changes to its Small Business Incentive Program designed to better support entrepreneurs and…
KY Public Pension Authority recognized for financial accounting management efforts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Public Pension Authority has announced the Government Finance Officers Association of the United…
Covington’s new communications manager brings solid experience, commitment to inform community
Covington’s new Communications Manager Dan Wohler developed a sense for what makes a good story at an early age. As…
Government Briefs: Roundup of news from Florence, Independence, Taylor Mill, Boone County, Elsmere
FLORENCE Florence city council listened to evidence brought by Attorney Tom Nienaber concerning the property at 37 Goodridge Avenue in…
City of Covington to host open house to discuss Mainstrasse Village Parking strategy July 17
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority will continue its public outreach and phased approach to improve parking in the historic…
Covington police ask public to cram the cruiser with school supplies at Latonia Kroger
The Covington Police Department is teaming up with the Latonia Kroger to help local students start the school year strong….
Campbell County Fiscal Court’s 2025 Citizens’ Acadamy to begin Sept. 8; apply by Aug. 22
The Campbell County Fiscal Court is excited to announce the 2025 session of its Citizens’ Academy, a program designed to…
Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti announces retirement, Justin Wieholter named successor
After nearly three decades of service, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti is retiring, with Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter named as…
Former Williamstown Mayor Mark Christopher files appeal in Boone County Circuit Court to get his job back
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Former Williamstown Mayor Mark Christopher has had a mission since April 21 of this…
Clay Wade Bailey Bridge is open with one lane in each direction; single lane still closed
The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge (U.S. 25, U.S. 42, U.S. 127) (mile points 13.45 – 13.87) is now open following an…
Teach them to fish — have fun, get some fish, and maybe win a kayak in KDFWR’s ‘Mentor to Win’ contest
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is hosting a “Mentor to Win” contest to encourage experienced anglers…
Bellevue city attorney announces candidacy for mayor; Charles Cleves not seeking re-relection
By Jim Dady Special to NKyTribune Pledging to work toward a greater future for Bellevue, City Attorney Dave Fessler has…