Government briefs: Roundup of meetings for Florence, Boone County, Newport, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE In a short caucus meeting, Florence city council viewed a presentation from Todd…
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Florence council seeks citizen input on new master plan for city parks — virtual survey open
After months of research, planning and extensive public engagement, the City of Florence unveiled its new master plan for six…
Kenton County Fiscal Court names J.S. Held to oversee development of new 225-acre park in Independence
At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved J.S. Held to serve as its owner’s representative for…
Rep. Stephanie Dietz is chair of KY House Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and Judiciary
Representative Stephanie Dietz of Edgewood is the new Chair of the Kentucky House’s Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety,…
New Covington Mayor Ron Washington lays out vision, philosophy for city’s future following swearing-in
New Covington Mayor Ron Washington’s priorities include more housing for people of all income levels and a joint recreation commission…
Covington Form of Government Transition Committee includes members from eight of city’s neighborhoods
The newly proposed committee that will help guide the City’s move to a new governing structure over the next two…
Sen. Rand Paul joins bipartisan legislation to repeal ban on TikTok citing First Amendment concerns
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Monday, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and…
Kenton County Mayors’ Group discusses dealing with snow event, elects new chair
The Kenton County Mayors’ Group met Saturday morning at the Ft Mitchell city building. This was the first meeting without…
Kentucky voter registration remains strong with more than 9,000 voters added in December
The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced voter registration remained strong in the last month of 2024, with 9,324…
Government briefs: Meetings in Park Hills, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton, Florence, Covington, Elsmere
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Mayor Kathy Zembrodt announced that the police department was up to full speed…
Lakeside Park council hears from residents, new council member about sidewalk repair inconsistencies
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Newly elected Lakeside Park council member Cassi Schabell had several city residents come to…
Kentucky Teens can win prizes for safe driving during KYTC’s Safe Teen Driving Challenge
Team Kentucky is calling on all teen drivers to participate in the Safe Teen Driving Challenge and compete for a…
Covington parking authority updating parking meters to increase convenience, accept coins, credit cards
It’s a common sight in business districts almost anywhere you go: Drivers and passengers standing for long periods in front…
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky announces 2025 service and fare changes to take affect in spring
In an effort to connect more Northern Kentucky neighborhoods and transit-dependent people with fixed-route bus service, Transit Authority of Northern…
Maddox, Funke Frommeyer elected to serve as chair, vice chair of legislature’s NKY Caucus
Rep. Savannah Maddox of Dry Ridge was elected to serve as Chair of the Northern Kentucky Caucus, a group of legislators from the…
Long-time Florence City council member, David Osborne, has died; was released from hospital to be sworn in
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Long-time Florence Council member and veteran David A. Osborne died Friday, succumbing to illnesses…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings for Taylor Mill, Boone, Florence, Erlanger, Campbell
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter TAYLOR MILL Taylor Mill commissioners Caroline Braden, Dan Murray and newly elected Rose Merritt were…
City of Park Hills auctioning off two Dodge police cars with all proceeds supporting the city’s programs
In the market for a car? The City of Park Hills is currently auctioning off two Dodge police cars. The…
Tax cut moves from Senate committee as chair warns fellow Republicans against ‘stunts’
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern A bill to reduce Kentucky’s income tax emerged Friday from a Senate committee, along with…
A review of the projects that shaped Covington in 2024, a year of change and progress for the city
Proving yet again that life in Covington is never static and local government moves simultaneously along myriad paths to improve…
NKY Tourism Region receives more than $230,000 as part of KY marketing and matching funds program
Building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced that 87 tourism marketing organizations across 80…
Gov. Beshear delivers State of Commonwealth, says state is strong, growing stronger
Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his annual State of the Commonwealth Address to Kentucky families Wednesday and said he was proud…