Minority Democrats call for more transparency as GOP pushes through bill makeovers in final days of session
By McKenna Horsley and Liam Niemeyer The Kentucky Lantern With few days left for Kentucky Republicans to veto-proof their bills,…
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City of Covington seeking proposals for public art installation at Covington Central Riverfront
Done right, engaging public art — especially when it’s commissioned for a specific space — gives communities identity and pride,…
Governor, Lt. Governor celebrate Women’s History Month, unveil KY Women Remembered portraits
Gov. Andy Beshear joined Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and the Kentucky Commission on Women to commemorate Women’s History Month and…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports projects for the week in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 6 reports the following projects for the week of March 9. Inclement or other unforeseen circumstances…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Edgewood, Independence, Erlanger, Campbell Co.
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Amanda Peters, from Kenton County, came to talk to Edgewood City Council about…
Kentucky voter registration drops since 2020 despite population increase; over 231,000 removed in February
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office on Friday announced the number of registered voters in Kentucky has declined significantly since…
Covington Historic Preservation Office accepting nominations for Preservation Excellence Awards
The City of Covington’s Historic Preservation Office is accepting nominations for the Covington Preservation Excellence Awards. “The awards honor projects…
Covington seeking community input on government transition effort through forums, online surveys
Through an online survey and two community forums, Covington wants to hear from its residents and business community on key…
Covington looking for new finance director to replace Steve Webb who is taking a position in Cincinnati
The City of Covington is looking for a finance director to replace Steve Webb, who is leaving to take the…
State transportation crews treating roadsides for harmful vegetation, use extra caution
As Kentucky’s warmer weather begins to take root, so too will noxious weeds that can damage transportation infrastructure and potentially…
Road report: District 6 reports work being done in NKY this week — beware closings, detours
Transportation Department’s District 6 reports the following road projects to expect in the three NKY counties this week. Inclement weather…
Government briefs: Roundup of happenings in Park Hills, Florence, and Newport
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills city council listened to a presentation by Andy Videkovich from…
Kentucky Heritage Council’s 2025 Historic Preservation Conference to be held May 15-16 in Newport
The Kentucky Heritage Council has announced the 2025 Kentucky Historic Preservation Conference will take place on May 15-16 in Newport….
‘Cluster’ of teen suicides in Boone County prompt groups to come together, seek solutions
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Several groups met in Boone County last week to see if they can focus on…
‘Plogging Across the Bluegrass’ event coming to Covington — register to pick up litter while jogging
Volunteers will fan out on Saturday to pick up litter while getting exercise during the annual “Plogging Across the Bluegrass”…
NKY chapter of KFTC to host March Coffee for The Commonwealth events in Covington, Dayton
The Northern Kentucky Chapter of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth have invited members of the General Assembly’s Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus…
City of Florence considering a Tranportation Improvement District, looking to move ahead on traffic issues
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence is on the verge of creating a TID, or Transportation…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Boone County, Florence, and Fort Wright
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Larry Brown, chair of the Boone County TID Board, came to the…
Stateline: Trump’s sweeping ‘retreat’ from protecting voting alarms state, local election officials
By Matt Vasilogambros Stateline The Trump administration has begun dismantling the nation’s defenses against foreign interference in voting, a sweeping…
SD1 receives revised credit rating outlook from Moody’s, upgraded from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) of Northern Kentucky has received an upgraded outlook from Moody’s Investors Service, which revised SD1’s…
Northern Kentucky Chamber recognizes Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig with Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented the NKY Community Award to Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig at…
City of Covington cadet program gives police department’s new recruit ‘experience on the street’
Covington police cadet Mason Arnold has spent the last year completing police reports, developing police radio traffic, learning proper use…