Kentucky House Democratic Caucus seeking public input on how to reward state’s essential workers
Looking for the best way to reward frontline and essential support workers who have served, protected and cared for Kentuckians…
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Covington asking residents to avoid damaging city’s streetside trees when decorating for holidays
If you’re going to decorate a streetside tree for the holidays, don’t damage the tree. Specifically, don’t use nails, screws,…
City of Newport commissioners approve 2020 NewportForward comprehensive plan
The City of Newport Board of Commissioners approved the goals and objectives for the 2020 NewportFORWARD Comprehensive Plan at the…
Rep. Ed Massey presented 2021 County Advocate award from Kentucky Association of Counties
Representative Ed Massey has been presented a 2021 County Advocate award by the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo). Rep. Massey,…
Legislator Joseph Fischer files to run for a seat on state Supreme Court currently held by Michelle Keller
Joseph Fischer, a legislator and attorney, announced his candidacy for the Supreme Court of Kentucky’s Sixth District, which encompasses a…
Covington approves economic branding funds, hears first reading on budget amendment
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter You’ll soon be hearing a lot more about the city’s economic development. At its regularly…
Covington ready to move along on IRS site demolition and abatement; issues call for proposals
The behind-the-scenes work on developing the 23-acre former IRS site should grow substantially more visible early in the new year….
Cov police earn reaccreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
Covington’s Police Department remains in rare company, having – again – passed an internationally recognized independent organization’s rigorous, years’ long…
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…
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…