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…
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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…
Campbell County Sheriff Mike Jansen and Jailer James Daley leading two statewide associations
Two of Campbell County’s top elected officials are leading their statewide associations. Campbell County Sheriff Mike Jansen has been sworn…
Beshear working with Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub to bring investment, jobs to KY
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced he was working to bring hydrogen investments and jobs to Kentucky by working with…
KY General Assembly wraps up organizational week — return February 7 for remainder of 30-day session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up their organizational week Friday and will return…
Secretary of State Michael Adams tells legislative committee Kentucky needs more polling places
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams offered a plan to increase the number of polling…
Beshear urges placing politics aside, ushering new era of prosperity during State of the Commonwealth
In his State of the Commonwealth Address Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said the Commonwealth is strong and the future bright,…
Covington commission set to approve job description for Budget Director to improve finance department
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In November, the Chicago-based Baker Tilly firm made 55 recommendations to improve the city’s…
Louisville’s Rep. Nima Kulkarni plans to file constitutional amendment to legalize personal cannabis
State Rep. Nima Kulkarni of Louisville plans today to file a constitutional amendment and a second bill that would codify…
President Joe Biden to visit Covington to talk infrastructure, jobs in wake of Brent Spence funding
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter President Joe Biden is to visit Covington Wednesday to tout how his economic plan is…
Boone County newly elected and re-elected officials take oaths of office; outgoing officials honored
By Patricia J. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County held ceremonies last week to administer the oath of office to newly…
Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus elects leadership team ahead of 2023 Legislative Session
The Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus held leadership elections this week, selecting Sen. Gerald Neal as Floor Leader, Sen. David Yates…
Kenton District Judge Ann Ruttle faces charges of misconduct in office, related to indigent defendants
By Jack Brammer NKy Tribune reporter The state Judicial Conduct Commission, which investigates complaints against judges, has scheduled formal proceedings…
Covington changes police application requirements in effort to expand pool of potential candidates
Hoping to expand the pool of candidates eligible to become police officers, Covington leaders have tweaked the application requirements to…
KY voter registration continues to rise following mid-term election, increasing by more than 11,000 in Nov.
The Kentucky Secretary of State has announced voter registration has continued to grow even following the November election. For November,…
All lanes now open on I-75 North in Gallatin County; warming trend underway, but be careful on the roads
Both lanes of Interstate 71 North in Gallatin County were openedf to traffic Sunday. A series of lane closures had…
City of Covington says ‘farewell’ and thanks to Commissioner Michelle Williams upon retirement
The Covington Board of Commissioners said “farewell” to its longest-serving member, Michelle Williams, on Dec. 20 with a formal resolution…
Patricia Scheyer: Out and about — photos of swearing-in at ceremonies for new elected officials
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Out and about this week capturing a selection of happenings across the region, as…
Covington officials place six-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses in the city
Saying the situation has “gotten out of control,” the Covington Board of Commissioners approved two ordinances on Tuesday night that…
In the market for a new home? The City of Covington will provide mortgage assistance in qualifying areas
The City of Covington is setting aside an additional $500,000 in federal funds to help people buy homes in certain…
Rep. Savannah Maddox drops out of Republican primary for governor, citing lack of funding
Staff report Savannah Maddox, a Republican legislator from Dry Ridge, has suspended her 2023 gubernatorial campaign, citing lack of funds…