State Rep. John ‘Bam’ Carney dies at 51 after long illness, is remembered by colleagues and friends
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today State Rep. John “Bam” Carney, who served as the House majority leader and was a…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepts shipments of fake Apple AirPods at Erlanger facility
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have intercepted five shipments of counterfeit Apple AirPods at…
June unemployment numbers send mixed signals — jobless rate falls, yet fewer report being employed
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2021 unemployment rate was 4.4%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Kentucky coronavirus cases are nearly double what they were two weeks ago; vaccinations down by half
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The coronavirus is coming back in Kentucky. The state reported 470 new cases Tuesday,…
Covington votes to accept Purdue Pharma settlement plan; another change order for levee landslide
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Commissioners agreed Tuesday to approve an order to allow the city to accept opioid…
State Auditor Mike Harmon becomes first Republican to announce intent to run for governor in 2023
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has picked up a Republican opponent for his anticipated 2023 re-election…
City of Newport wants feedback — hopes to see you at its Italianfest booth opening night
By Larisa Sims Newport Assistant City Manager We want your input. Are you a resident or business owner in…
State wildlife officials add Campbell County, two others to those asked to remove bird feeders
Staff report State wildlife officials have added three more counties — including Campbell County — to remove bird feeders as…
Great economic news: Kentucky ends fiscal year with at least $1.1 billion ‘record’ surplus
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The state of Kentucky wrapped up the fiscal year that ended June 30 with a…
Dayton Summer Bash tomorrow at Gil Lynn Park; police department raising funds for holiday gifts
The Dayton Police Department will hold the Dayton Summer Bash from 4 to 8 p.m. this Saturday, July 9, at…
Agriculture Department launches #MeatMeAtTheTable campaign to promote meat as centerpiece at meals
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles joined the Kentucky Livestock Coalition and commodity organizations in Fayette County this week to…
Covington duplex owners to receive refund; city fixes ‘drafting error’ that led to high storm water fee
A two-word change in a Covington City ordinance first passed in February will send most owners of duplexes in Covington…
Covington’s newest police officer is a sergeant with six years experience in Michigan; sworn in, on the job
Covington’s newest police officer is a sergeant with over six years of experience enforcing the law and protecting citizens in…
Summer street cleaning starts July 8 in Covington; signs, link show schedule to move vehicles
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual summer cleaning of residential streets on July 8, and “aesthetic appeal” is…
Surfside condominium collapse: Could it happen here? Public Protection Cabinet is agency in charge
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The recent building collapse in Surfside, Florida, which has left at least 24 people dead…
Covington’s Farmers Market gives a second option for shopping — opening on Tuesday evenings
Can’t make it to the Covington Farmers Market on Saturday mornings? Now you can go on Tuesday evenings. Hoping to…
You can plan a trip again to see the state Capitol — it’s open again (with some new security measures)
The state Capitol and Capitol Annex buildings are now open to the public after a shutdown ‘state of emergency’ issued…
Beshear provides weekly update on various funding projects, the Team Kentucky Gallery, vaccinations and more
Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted projects creating jobs, improving infrastructure and supporting education across the Commonwealth during his weekly Team Kentucky…
Sec. of State Adams warns of scams ‘selling’ documents readily available from his office
Secretary of State Michael Adams is warning Kentuckians, especially business owners and operators, about scams that misleadingly offer to sell…
New bills passed by the state General Assembly in the last session take effect today
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Numerous bills passed by the General Assembly this year will be taking effect today. Under…
Gov. Beshear announces $1million award for Opportunity House in Highland Heights
Acting on his commitment to support stable housing and higher education for vulnerable young Kentuckians,Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday a…
Covington Police hiring blitz seeks officers, crossing guards, cadets — for a ‘job that’s never dull’
The Covington Police Department is on a hiring blitz of sorts, needing to fill positions ranging from cadet and crossing…