Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work in the region this week, cites delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six. Motorists should be…
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New Covington assistant city manager ‘hooked’ on local government’s ability to improve people’s lives
Joy Pierson’s mother always told her and her 14 siblings that, while they were not rich in money, they were…
Legislators wrestle with how to keep students safe in school, age to require masks in day-care centers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As Kentucky lawmakers gear up for a special session to take over management of…
City of Covington police, fire departments name new assistant chiefs; other changes due to retirements
The City of Covington has announced promotions within the city’s police and fire departments as a result of recent retirement…
Kenton County Fiscal Court votes unanimously to reduce tax rates, cites improvements to operations
Kenton County’s Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann, Commissioner Dr. Jon Draud, Commissioner Beth Sewell, and Commissioner Joe Nienaber voted unanimously to reduce…
Wired for community development Brandon Holmes joins City of Covington in Neighborhood Services
Brandon Holmes was supposed to be an investment banker. At least that’s what every standardized personality test told him. “(But)…
Stivers says legislature may allow school districts to determine mask policy, rather than follow state board
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The Kentucky General Assembly may well let local school officials decide mask policy, rather…
Analysis: Official’s messages on private devices about public business are public record
By Amye Bensenhaver Kentucky Open Government Coalition Last week Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a third open records decision determining…
Covington Commissioners hire Radius Construction to build new home for Public Works Department
The job of turning vacant warehouse-like space on Russell Street into the new home for Covington’s Public Works Department is…
Covington seeking responses to survey mapping basement flooding in effort to isolate problem areas
If your basement floods during heavy rain, the City of Covington wants to make sure you’re on a list it…
Erlanger plans $1.25 million in development and future upgrades for three of its 12 city parks
The City of Erlanger is spending $1.25 million to improve city parks and develop a master plan for future upgrades…
Rules set for return of Labor Day weekend Riverfest fireworks celebration in Covington and Devou Park
The City of Covington is putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow as large…
City of Covington leaves property tax unchanged; RIPPLE funding approved, Lewis is HR director
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Sometimes you can make money by saving money. The City of Covington’s administration understands that…
City of Florence to distribute Florence Aquatic Center survey to city’s citizens; input will guide decision-making
The City of Florence is mailing out surveys this week to gather public input as to whether or not the…
Citing ‘innovation and quality governance’ KLC names Covington City Government of the Year
The national narrative for local governments last year was defined by retreat and retraction. But the City of Covington forged…
State DOCJT graduates 28 new law enforcement officers, including Lauren Steffen of Kenton County
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 28 law enforcement officers, from agencies across the state, including…
Kentucky Supreme Court reverses decision on executive orders in major legal defeat for Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear was handed a huge legal defeat by the Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously…
More than 18,000 Kentuckians to receive industry-specific training through Bluegrass State Skills Corp.
Gov. Andy Beshear this week highlighted progress in the commonwealth’s mission of maintaining, developing and retaining its world-class workforce, further…
State’s unemployment rate down 1.2 percent over last year’s; labor force up slightly over last month
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2021 unemployment rate was 4.4%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency…
Kentucky House committee raises questions about potential payback of schools’ Medicaid charges
The state House’s Medicaid Oversight Advisory Committee, co-chaired by Representative Daniel Elliott of Danville, met this week to highlight the…
Covington commission hears proposals for second round of RIPPLE effect funding
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter While it seems the problems associated with COVID-19 have delayed everything from entertainment to education,…
Sanitation District 1 wins eighth consecutive award for excellence in financial reporting
For the eighth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded its…