Two NKY legislators offer new bills: one for legalized medical marijuana, one for community health workers
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A Northern Kentucky legislator is backing legislation to legalize marijuana while another has a…
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Gov. Beshear provides immediate vehicle tax relief; asks legislature for suspension of 1% on sales tax
To help Kentuckians combat rising prices due to inflation brought on by the global pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday…
Briefs: House passes school safety bill, committees advance sports safety, opt-out masks, KSU bail out
Staff report School safety The House passed HB63 that builds on the School Safety and Resilience Act of three years…
SD1 receives nearly $15 million for clean water projects from Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
Sanitation District No. 1 has received nearly $15 million in funding from the Better Kentucky Plan’s Cleaner Water Program created…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work on highways in region — be alert to delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on work for highways this week. Motorists should be aware of possible delays…
House advances pay raise for Kentucky State Police, change in jobless benefits, more. . .
A bill to make a large pay raise contained in the state budget for Kentucky State Police and Commercial Vehicle…
Already 31 veterans strong, Covington police say ‘natural fit’ program will save money
When Josh Bornhorn left the U.S. Army after eight years of service, he was looking for the right “fit” in civilian…
Franklin Circuit Court judge to rule quickly on redistricting lawsuit; Covington watching closely
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A state judge plans to act quickly on a lawsuit filed by the Kentucky…
Rep. Santoro’s bill to rollback the large increase in motor vehicle values passes House unanimously
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to roll back the large increase in motor vehicle appraised values this year,…
Covington commissioners agree to one-time stipend for non-union and FOP employees
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s time to deliver some help. And after the Commission’s regular legislative meeting Tuesday night,…
Read Ready Covington ‘word walk’ signs destroyed by vandals stealing young learners’ joy
A literacy initiative’s efforts to get Covington’s youngest learners off to a better start in their school careers is being…
Covington’s Neighborhood Grant Program deadline approaching; apply funding for small projects
Neighborhood organizations have a slim window of time – until Feb. 14 – to apply to the City of Covington’s…
Sen. Damon Thayer: A report from the Senate on Week 5 of the legislative session
The fifth week of the 2022 legislative session concluded with inclement weather moving into the Commonwealth on Thursday. I hope…
Department of Corrections wants to hire correctional officers to fill 1,038 positions at 13 state prisons
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) is currently hiring correctional officers to help fill 1,038 full- and part-time positions available…
O’Rourke Wrecking Company to perform demolition of IRS facility in Covington; work to begin in March
Almost 55 years after it opened and 2½ years after it closed, the sprawling IRS data processing facility will soon…
Gov. Beshear says state of emergency remains in effect and travel conditions are dangerous
Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on the state response to the winter weather system that has prompted the issuance…
U.S. Customs has seized 21 shipments of drugs at Erlanger port since first of the year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Since Jan. 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized 21 shipments of improperly…
State, cities and counties ask for cooperation as snowplows span out, state of emergency declared
The major winter storm bearing down on Kentucky, prompting issuance of ice storm and winter storm warnings in much of…
Covington commission approves IRS demolition contract with O’Rourke Wrecking Company, an eight-month project
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – The demo is a go. Ken Smith, Covington’s City Manager, told Commissioners last…
Erlanger looks at services provided in ’21; public employees are backbone of thriving community
City of Erlanger They patrol the streets, care for the sick and needy, pave and repair streets and sidewalks, cut…
Amid massive challenges, City of Covington moved forward in 2021 — ‘What a year’ it was!
City of Covington As an exclamation, the phrase “What a year!” can, alternately, ooze vibes both negative and positive. ……
Amye Bensenhaver: Senate Bill 63 substantially amends Kentucky’s Open Records Act; it is a bad bill
Editorial boards, First Amendment experts, open government advocates, and pundits across Kentucky are voicing opposition to Senator Danny Carroll’s SB…