Amye Bensenhaver: First ‘Giblet Awards’ go to attempts to keep public’s business from public eyes
In an unapologetic nod to Courier Journal columnist Joe Gerth, the Kentucky Open Government Coalition presents its first annual Giblet…
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Edgewood’s Dehner, Councilwoman Kettenacker earn KLC awards in voluntary education program
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) recently recognized Edgewood City Administrator Brian Dehner with a KLC Level III award for…
Covington Fire Department swears in seven new firefighters following ten-week training
Covington has seven new (experienced) firefighters. Having completed 10 weeks of in-house training, the seven were officially “pinned” with their…
Jerry Ferrell becomes first African American appointed to KY Fish and Wildlife Commission
Gov. Andy Beshear this week announced the appointment of Jerry Ferrell of Richmond to fill the vacancy of Fish and…
Increase in per diem for state inmates among KACo priorities during upcoming legislative session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2022 legislative priorities of county governments were presented to members of the General Assembly’s…
Covington commission makes budget adjustment, agrees to opioid funding, discusses marketing, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Once again, the city has issued another amendment to its 2022 proposed budget. This time,…
SD1 recognizes four local construction companies for minimizing impact on environment
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) has presented the 2021 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Excellence Award to four local construction…
Governor’s Office of Early Childhood to award nearly $6 million in childcare, education grants across state
Following a recent two-day institute on best practices in early childhood education, Kentucky will soon award nearly $6 million in…
AG Cameron joins coalition investigating Facebook’s Instagram and whether it puts children at risk
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has said he is co-leading a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook,…
Executive Branch Ethics Commission charges former Sec. of State Grimes with violations of ethics laws
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Executive Branch Ethics Commission charged former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and…
CPE launches new certification program aimed at helping train a culturally competent workforce
The Council on Postsecondary Education has launched a new process to review and certify cultural competency credential programs offered by…
City of Union announces winners of inaugural photo contest capturing small-town charm of growing city
The City of Union recently launched a photo contest inviting residents to submit landscape and life pictures that capture the…
KYTC reminding Kentuckians to buckle up and put phones down as holiday travel season nears
With the holidays quickly approaching, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is sending Thanksgiving travelers important…
Covington commission approves COVID relief help with utilities, new hires, help with 419 Greenup
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – Just because it was brief doesn’t mean it was unimportant. That was the…
Sen. Chris McDaniel presented 2021 County Advocate award from Kentucky Association of Counties
Sen. Chris McDaniel, of Taylor Mill, has been presented a 2021 County Advocate award by the Kentucky Association of Counties…
Beshear praises bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and cites wide-ranging impacts in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated President Joe Biden signing the bipartisan federal Infrastructure Bill into law, which includes multibillion-dollar investments in…
Mac Brown reelected Kentucky Republican Party chairman; officers, members-at-large approved
Republican Party of Kentucky last week announced the reelection of Chairman Mac Brown and also approved a slate of officers…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports what’s up on our roads this week — look for delays, closures, detours
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 is reporting the week’s road work — be aware of possible delays, lane closures…
OKI gets national award for its ‘Tree for Me’ innovation that helps with tree placements
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has won a national award for digital innovation from the National Association of Government…
Lawmakers in Frankfort say they are running out of time on redistricting session ahead of holidays
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the majority Republican leadership in the General Assembly have been saying for months they…
‘RIPPLE’ effect realized in Covington’s Lewisburg neighborhood two years after inaugural grant
Fresh blacktop gave an alley a smoother surface. Sidewalks were rebuilt along the main drag. And private investors purchased buildings…
Covington commissioners consider utility assistance, 419 Greenup project, new hires, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Those city residents who’ve had trouble keeping utilities on during COVID could soon receive some…