Governor stops planned July 1 gas tax hike, seeks input from AG to further address rising prices
Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration on Thursday filed an emergency regulation to freeze the state gas tax and to prevent a…
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Covington seeking nonprofit proposals for $1.15m to mitigate COVID damage to families, workers
The City of Covington has $1.15 million to give away to non-profit agencies and organizations whose work helps mitigate the…
Campbell County to make transition to KYTC Driver’s Licensing Regional Office June 13
Campbell County is among five Kentucky counties to make the transition in mid-June to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) new,…
City gets OK to use up to $45.5m in future state tax revenue to help develop IRS project
The City of Covington can use up to $45.5 million in future state tax revenue to help develop the 23-acre…
Madison Avenue, 12 St./MLK Blvd. intersection in Covington closed starting June 13 for resurfacing
One of Covington’s busiest intersections — Madison Avenue and M.L. King Jr. Boulevard/12th Street – will be closed to traffic…
Governing: What are states doing to prevent school shootings? State leaders don’t have to wait
By Carl Smith Governing The shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, was the worst since Sandy Hook but…
Covington offers parking amnesty for nearly 22,000 unpaid parking tickets through the month of June
If you own one or more of the 21,811 unpaid parking tickets issued in the City of Covington during the…
State releases county unemployment data for April ’22; Boone lowest in NKY, state about same as nation
Unemployment rates rose in seven Kentucky counties, fell in 110 counties, and stayed the same in three counties between April…
Feds award $1.8m for Covington’s IRS site design — for roads, sidewalks, and utilities
The City of Covington has secured another piece of funding for the redevelopment of the 23-acre site downtown that once…
City commission approves spending for first APRA ‘buckets’ and brick paver replacement, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After discussing a possible allocation at their regular caucus meeting last week, then meeting to…
Campbell County native Matt Frey named policy advisor, communications director for state treasurer
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has hired Campbell County native Matt Frey as Policy Advisor and Communications Director. “Matt is…
State’s COVID surge continues but at slower rate; vaccines for children lining up for approval
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s surge in coronavirus cases continued last week, at a slightly slower rate than the…
KYTC reminding Kentuckians to ‘Click It or Ticket’ in advance of Memorial Day holiday weekend
As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining law enforcement…
CivicPoint: 2022 KY Primary Election analysis: few voters, no competitive races to draw them, surprises
By Trey Grayson CivicPoint Tuesday, Kentucky voters went to the polls for the May primary. Well, some of them did,…
Ceremony at Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial to honor seven who died in line of duty in 2021
Gov. Andy Beshear will join the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation (KLEMF) and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT)…
City of Erlanger launches incentive program to turn Commonwealth Ave. into office business district
The City of Erlanger has launched an economic development incentive program that is designed to transform Commonwealth Avenue from a…
Second Driver Licensing office in Kenton County to open in Independence; renewals also available online
Kenton County will make the transition this week to a new, secure regional driver licensing model giving Kentuckians more choices…
Northern Kentucky ousts three Republican state House incumbents — and a bunch of political clout
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky lost three Republican incumbents in the Kentucky House of Representatives in Tuesday’s…
Kenton County local elections results; low voter turnout — just 12.65% — decides November choices
Low voter turnout — at a total of 12.65% — in Kenton County produced candidates for the fall elections. Of…
Covington Commission considers spending for APRA ‘buckets,’ brick pavers replaced at MLK, Madison
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s time to allocate the funds. In January, the Covington Commission created certain categories or…
Rep. Adam Koenig appointed to national commission aimed at modernizing state insurance regulations
Representative Adam Koenig has been appointed to the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (IIPRC) of the National Conference of State…
Covington to host discussion with heritage trades employers Tuesday to gain input for new academy
Learning the “lost skills” related to repairing, restoring, and maintaining historic buildings is a viable career choice that will earn…