Sen. Matt Nunn officially sworn in to District 17 seat vacated by outgoing Sen. Damon Thayer
Matt Nunn, the winner in the November general election for Senate District 17 to replace outgoing Sen. Damon Thayer, was…
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Rep. Kim Moser reappointed as chair of House’s Health Services Committee as legislature to reconvene
Representative Moser of Taylor Mill has been reappointed as Chair of the Kentucky House’s Health Services Committee, House Speaker David…
Altria donation pushes Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters building fund to $3.65 million
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Another $50,000 from tobacco giant Altria last month brings money raised to expand the Republican…
Local road crews gearing up to keep streets, roads safe across region in anticipation of first snowstorm of ’25
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The weather forecast is dire for this Sunday into Monday, January 5 into January 6….
Sen. Chris McDaniel encouraging constituents to stay connected during upcoming Legislative Session
As the Constitution of Kentucky calls for convening the 2025 Legislative Session on Tuesday, January 7, in Frankfort, Sen. Chris…
Covington Commissioners to be sworn in Friday, public event at The Carnegie to feature restaurants, singers
The five members of the newly elected Covington Board of Commissioners will be sworn into office Friday evening during a…
Alexandria Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer named to leadership roll on two senate committees for ’25 session
Kentucky’s Senate Majority Leadership has announced Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, R-Alexandria, will be vice chair of the Senate Economic Development,…
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at home in Plains, Ga., at age 100, surrounded by family
Staff report President Jimmy Carter, the only Georgian to ever occupy the White House, died Sunday at age 100, after…
Fort Wright passes resolution opposing a Kentucky centralized payroll tax collection system
Ft Wright Mayor Dave Hatter would like the state of Kentucky to know that the city of Ft Wright is…
Gov. Andy Beshear to lead delegation to Switzerland in January where he will speak at World Economic Forum
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday announced he has accepted an invitation to speak at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland…
Kentucky’s annual pension report shows all CERS, KRS plans remain on track to be fully funded by 2049
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) has released its Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) for…
Covington salutes Mayor Joe Meyer, Commissioner Steve Hayden as they enter final week in office
The Covington Board of Commissioners will not meet this week and next week — Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve…
KY AG Russell Coleman wants to spend more time fighting crime, less time fighting federal government
By Lawrence Smith Kentucky Today When Attorney General Russell Coleman took office nearly one year ago, the former U.S. Attorney…
Mitch McConnell reflects on nation’s ‘one great challenge’ from forces betting country’s decline
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding lessons on his time…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings this week – Covington, Boone County, Edgewood, Florence
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON Covington Commissioners passed a resolution honoring Mayor Joe Meyer for his many achievements,…
Covington announces altered trash, recycling schedule over holiday week; Recycling reminders
Trash and recycling collection in the City of Covington during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Day will be…
KYSTATS latest reports shows the Commonwealth’s November unemployment rate stands at 5.1%
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary November 2024 unemployment rate was 5.1%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Avoid holiday plumbing disasters with these simple sewer-smart tips Sanitation Dist. No. 1
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) is reminding Northern Kentucky residents to adopt sewer-smart habits this holiday season to avoid costly…
Kentucky House majority announces committee chairs for 2025 Regular Session beginning Jan. 7
As members of the Kentucky House of Representatives prepare to convene the 2025 Regular Session on January 7, today House…
Abandoned rental scooters on Covington’s streets, sidewalks are safety concerns; how to report them
Rental scooters have become a common sight in Covington, but what should residents or business owners do if they find…
Government briefs: A busy week last week for local governments — here’s a summary
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Councilmember Sarah Froelich again brought up the subject of having people sponsor legislation…
Kenton Mayors’ Group recognized for ‘cooperation,’ get update from Judge-Executive
The Kenton County Mayors’ Group has received an award from the American Society for Public Administration, Greater Cincinnati Chapter. It…