Gov. Beshear urges businesses to require employees to be vaccinated; 2,217 new COVID cases, 4 deaths
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Kentucky continues to see a spike in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant,…
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2020 Overdose Fatality Report shows death toll increase driven by rise in opioid abuse
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced that the 2020 Overdose Fatality…
Covington’s new city clerk, Susan Ellis, known as a problem solver who enjoys working with the public
Covington’s new City Clerk is an amateur genealogist, makes wine and names the labels after her family’s rescue dogs, and…
Council on Postsecondary Education to award $500,000 in grants to increase educator diversity
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) will award up to $500,000 in competitive grants this fall to help educator…
What should Covington’s dog park look like? City officials want to hear from you Aug. 4, dogs welcome
Water bowls, wagging tails, and wide canine grins are familiar sights throughout the streets of Covington, evidence of a dog-friendly…
New online tool provides searchable zoning data in Covington’s Neighborhood Development Code
With a few clicks of a computer key, you can now access the answers to hundreds of questions zoning and…
From federal cases to ‘funky’ stuff, departing Covington city solicitor reflects on career
If there’s one thing that Michael Bartlett learned in almost six years in the City of Covington’s legal office, it…
Kenton County Fiscal Court to make high-speed internet available to all residents
Kenton County plans to make high-speed internet available to all residents. “One of Kenton County’s top priorities is to deliver…
City of Erlanger accepting applications to fill seat left vacant by passing of council member Kathy Cahill
Erlanger City Council is accepting applications from interested residents to fill a vacant seat left by the recent passing of…
Covington commissioners vote unanimously to move forward with Orchard Park development
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Calling it the “next step” for the project, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer and city Commissioners…
Retired Commonwealth’s Attorney Eddy Montgomery to lead AG’s Office of Special Prosecutions
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has hired Eddy F. Montgomery as the Director of the Office of Special Prosecutions within the Attorney…
Convention of States Action to hold public discussions aimed at limiting federal government
The Convention of States Action, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, will be holding a series of public discussions in August to…
Kentucky financial services industry navigated turbulence in 2020; DFI releases annual report
The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has released its 2020 annual report. The report summarizes the status of state-chartered…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman to join Ohio, Indiana counterparts to host NLGA meeting in December
Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman will join Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch in welcoming…
NKY cities among more than 360 across state to share in $157 million in ARP COVID recovery funding
More than 360 non-entitlement cities in Kentucky will share in $157 million in funding as part of the American Rescue…
Free voucher system allows Covington residents to drop off bulk trash at city transfer station
A new voucher system that goes into effect tomorrow will allow Covington residents to drop off yard waste, bulk items…
Kenton County to hold second public meeting to gather input on new Independence Station Road Park
Kenton County is seeking feedback from residents at its second public meeting for the new, 225 acre Kenton County Park…
Sen. Rand Paul participates in roundtable with Northern Kentucky law enforcement officials
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) traveled to Erlanger last week to meet with local law enforcement officers and sheriffs to…
Covington commission ‘passes over’ Orchard Park development, legal services renewal
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Melissa Zanella calls herself “pro-development.” After all, she’s an architect, and she understands that progress…
Former Bromley mayor, fire chief Donald Jobe killed in crash on Ky 17; awaiting September trial
Donald L. Jobe, 39, was killed in a three-vehicle crash on KY 17 at Pioneer Park Tuesday night. He was…
Frank Peluso Jr. hired as chief of Newport Fire Department, rose to rank of captain
Frank Peluso Jr., a veteran Newport firefighter who rose to the rank of captain during his 20 years with the…
Gov. Beshear makes appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: • Kevin Woosley to the vacancy in…