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…
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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…
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…
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…