Boone County candidates for local offices, as they will appear on the ballot for the May 17 primary
Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler listed candidates for local offices this year. Primary elections will be held May 17 and…
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Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on road projects to expect this week — look for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on highway projects to expect this week. Motorists should be aware of possible…
Kenton County Public Works annual Spring clean-up is April 29, 30 — two locations for drop-offs
Kenton County Public Works is hosting its annual Spring Clean-Up on April 29 and 30 at the following locations: •…
Secretary of State says more dead voters removed from rolls than new voters were added in February
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that in February, as in January, more dead voters were removed from Kentucky’s voter…
Governor signs six pieces of legislation into law, confirms Omicron sub-variant found in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law six pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly and provided an update…
Kentucky courts, civil legal aid programs launch new ‘kyjustice.org’ website — free service on legal issues
Kentuckians now have access to a free, new, and improved legal resource that provides answers to common legal questions, self-help…
Covington commission deals with long-awaited streetscapes, flooding issues, lower liquor fee, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Flooding updates are ready to move forward, while streetscape project updates could wait a while…
In final days of legislative session, lawmakers weigh whether to make hemp-derived product illegal
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Rose Henry-Seeger, owner and operator of Kentucky Girl Hemp in Burlington, recently pleaded with readers…
Covington invites children in first through fifth grades to submit entries for Fair Housing poster contest
With April being “Fair Housing Month,” the City of Covington is co-sponsoring a poster contest for students in grades 1…
Damon Thayer: Reporting on Week 11 of the regular session of the General Assembly, as Week 12 begins
Old State Capitol Day Week 11 of the 2022 regular session was unique in that the General Assembly gaveled in…
Gov. Beshear vetoes legislation that cuts number of weeks Kyians can claim unemployment benefits
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed legislation that would cut the number of weeks Kentuckians can claim unemployment benefits, although…
City of Covington launches new online registration system for Parks and Recreation activities
A new online registration system will make it easy for Covington residents to learn details about Parks & Recreation activities…
Gov. Beshear reports on bills signed into law, Capitol Dome restoration, possible severe weather late Fri.
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on legislation he has signed into law, reported on the Capitol Dome restoration project, and…
Covington seeking public input on how to use federal grant funding through online survey, public hearing
Using an online survey and a virtual public hearing next week, the public can make suggestions on how the City…
Covington to honor Ukraine with special ceremony, flag flying today; vote on liquor licenses coming
City to Honor Ukraine in Special Ceremony Wednesday Commission will vote on 2:30 a.m. liquor fees next week By Ryan…
KYTC to hold public meeting March 30 to review alternatives for KY 8 Licking River bridge project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced that a public meeting will be held on March 30 as planning for…
Governor says cases continuing decline, though ‘too many COVID deaths’; questions ‘end of pandemic’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that he is pausing his weekly COVID-19 updates as the…
Covington Public Works now hiring seasonal workers for outdoor jobs; application available online
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department is hiring seasonal workers to tackle an array of primarily outdoors duties, including…
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts increase up 14.2 percent for year; Road Fund increases 3.4 percent
The Office of State Budget Director reported this week that February’s General Fund receipts rose 4.7 percent compared to February…
Covington begins enforcing metered parking spaces on nights, weekends to protect small businesses
Seeking to preserve on-street parking for the small businesses who need it to survive, the City of Covington will begin…
Governor signs four new laws, including Santoro’s car tax relief; supports federal gas tax suspension
Gov. Andy Beshear signed four pieces of legislation on Thursday that recently passed by the General Assembly. House Bill 6,…
Kentucky Senate’s two-year state budget earmarks $15 million for proposed research lab in Covington
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The Kentucky Senate approved a two-year state budget Wednesday that contains $15 million for a…