Kentucky Guild of Brewers presents its Champion of Craft Beer Award to Sen. Damon Thayer
The Kentucky Guild of Brewers honored Senator Damon Thayer (R.-Georgetown) during its Annual Craft Bash Event with the 2021 Champion…
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Jobless rates fall in all Ky. counties in May; Boone Co. reports 3.2 percent, Kenton, Campbell at 3.5
Unemployment rates fell in all 120 Kentucky counties between May 2020 and May 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for…
Beshear unveils incentive to get Kyians back to work and off unemployment; offers childcare assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday unveiled his incentive package – a one-time $1,500 payment –…
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen, attorney Lewis Diaz appointed by Boone County to the Tri-ED board
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore and the Fiscal Court have appointed City of Florence Mayor Diane Whalen and Dinsmore partner…
Covington to start over on IRS site development to ‘get it right,’ plans new firehouse, and more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – Chris Stapleton is a Kentucky native and one of country music’s most successful…
Fort Wright council passes ordinance reducing its payroll tax, making it lowest in county
The Fort Wright City Council passed Ordinance 04-2021 which reduces the City of Fort Wright Occupational License Tax, effective July…
Florence City Council votes to keep Aquatic Center closed; there are other plans for the site
Staff report The Florence City Council voted Tuesday night to keep the Florence Aquatic Center closed — and said it…
Division of Fire Prevention reminding Kentuckians to celebrate safely as Fourth of July holiday nears
Don’t let your backyard summer celebrations end with a trip to the emergency room. According to the Consumer Product Safety…
Covington busy with ribbon-cuttings, more: Pickle Factory Hotel, Frosthaus, Covington Plaza
The City of Covington celebrated a couple of ribbon-cuttings last week and also celebrated the opening of the grand Covington…
Kentucky retains its six members of the U.S. House of Representatives; seven states lose a seat
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the 2020 Census results mean Kentucky will remain with six members in its U.S….
Covington Fire Department looking to hire firefighters with at least two years’ experience
The Covington Fire Department is looking to hire, but there’s a catch: You must have at least two years’ experience…
Beshear to hold regular non-COVID press conference — shares round-up of major stories, progress
Gov. Andy Beshear held the first Team Kentucky Update in the Capitol Rotunda Thursday after more than 15 months of…
Census results delayed — and therefore redistricting, though Kentucky population is shifting dramatically
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the job redrawing Kentucky’s Congressional and legislative districts every 10 years is a difficult…
City hears first reading on budget extension; Covington Plaza grand opening set for Friday
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The show does, in fact, go on. Even with the last week’s negotiated (and accepted)…
Kenton County recognizes attorney Burr Travis’ many contributions to community with Pioneer Award
Kenton County recognized 2020 Pioneer Award honoree Burr Travis for his exceptional commitment to the community. Burr Travis retired after…
Road report: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet outlines the projects in progress in District 6
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or…
Event to celebrate grand opening of dramatic new Covington Plaza riverfront space
The transformation of Covington’s riverfront was no small thing. Under the careful direction of Prus Construction’s project manager, 500 cement…
Joy Kramer to retire from KY Court of Appeals on Sept. 1, after 15 years; committee makes appointment
Staff report Judge Joy A. Kramer has announced she will retire from the Kentucky Court of Appeals on September 1…
City of Dayton offers code enforcement amnesty this summer; 50 blighted properties face higher taxes
The Dayton City Council has approved a Code Enforcement Amnesty Program to encourage property owners with outstanding code-enforcement violations to…
Volunteers needed Saturday for Covington leg of national River Sweet 2021 — help pick up trash
Dozens of volunteers are needed Saturday to clean trash from the banks of the Ohio River as part of the…
Covington City Manager David Johnston resigns, Ken Smith to serve as interim manager; budget extended
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The Covington City Commission started its caucus meeting Tuesday night with an executive session that…
Labor Cabinet Secretary Larry Roberts retiring; Beshear names Jamie Link successor
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Labor Cabinet Secretary Larry Roberts will retire at the end of June in order to…