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…
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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…
Angry Mayor: Covington city employee investigated for credit card fraud, business manager resigns
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After appearing 15 minutes late to their Tuesday night Commission meeting due to what…
State’s annual unemployment rate in ’21 was 4.7%, down from 6.4% in ’20; economy improved markedly
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2021 was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency of the Kentucky…
Transportation crews to begin treating for noxious weeds, improve visibility, preserve infrastructure
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews will begin treating for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state in April to help…
Measure to start decreasing state income tax — first by one percent — passes House, moves to Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that provides a 1 percent decrease in the Kentucky income tax and could eventually…
Covington IRS site: Construction trailers mark months of demolition, while RFPs draw attention
The long and complex process of transforming the vacant 23-acre IRS site into a reimagined neighborhood jumped forward this week…
City of Covington hires five new police officers, include military veterans, law enforcement transfers
Before Mayor Joe Meyer administered the oath of office to five new police officers Monday, he encouraged them to maintain…
NKY counties collect more than 3,000 lbs. of non-working holiday lights during recycling event
Nearly 100 discarded trees and almost 650 pounds of non-working lights from Covington were kept out of landfills this past…
Cov Commission: Mayor lauds ‘no tolls’ on new bridge; commission considers lowering liquor fee
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter As he can do, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer left his most notable comments for the…
Covington Parks & Recreation Guide mailed to all residents outlines roster of old favorites and new fun
The 2022 Covington Parks & Recreation Guide will be landing in mailboxes soon, and its pages reveal a robust year…