Elsmere kicks off the Christmas season in cozy new city building, replete with lights, Santa, gifts
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Christmas came to Elsmere and was celebrated in a memorable way. Up until this…
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McDaniel to continue role as Appropriations and Revenue Committee Chair during 2025 session
Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, has been renamed chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee for the 2025 session….
City of Covington names Frank Schulz new city solicitor, after filling interim role since July
While the rugby position “loosehead prop” is hardly a prerequisite for the position of City Solicitor, in Frank Schultz’s case…
Covington accepting applications for committee to oversee transition to new governing structure
Covington is looking for eight people to serve on a newly created committee that will help guide the City’s move…
Kentucky treasurer announces return of more than $34 million in unclaimed property, uncashed payments
The Kentucky State Treasurer’s office has announced the record-breaking return of $34,048,369.20 to taxpayers. “This historic achievement underscores the Treasury’s…
Media and politics: Study shows majority of Americans agree media acts as check on politicians
Despite the somewhat contentious relationship many Americans have with news outlets, most citizens still agree that “media scrutiny keeps politicians from…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings last week — Edgewood, Independence, Florence, Ft. Wright, Covington
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD The new councilmembers in the city of Edgewood were sworn in last week by…
Sunday read: The Conversation — why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics
By Rachel Wahl University of Virginia If you talked to friends or family about politics over Thanksgiving, you might not…
Attorney General Coleman asks Franklin Circuit Court to end ban on death penalty in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on Friday that the Attorney General’s Office returned to Franklin…
Boone commissioners facing showdown on EV charging stations incentivized by OKI grant
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter A showdown is brewing in the Boone County Fiscal Court about EV charging stations,…
Kentucky Senate announces committee leadership assignments ahead of 2025 General Assembly
The Kentucky Senate Majority Leadership has announced committee chairs, vice chairs of the Senate standing committees, and Senate co-chairs of…
30th annual East Row Victorian Christmas Home Tour in Newport to be Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
The Annual East Row Victorian Christmas Tour is returning on the first full weekend in December in the East Row…
It’s looking a lot like Christmas in Boone County — but Saturday is an especially fun-filled day
Celebrate Christmas in Boone County. There are plenty of activities throughout the week but Saturday, Dec. 7 is shaping up…
Four Covington drop-off locations to accept those burned-out Christmas lights beginning Dec. 1
Last year, your holiday lights glowed with holiday cheer. This year, the bulbs are dark, dull, and dead. But rather…
Hallmark Movie-themed annual Holiday Walk come to Fort Thomas December 1
The annual Fort Thomas Holiday Walk returns with a touch of Hallmark Movie Magic Sunday, December 1. The event…
Sen. Schickel awarded ’24 John Bauer Award at NKY Right to Life’s 51st Celebration for Life
Sen. John Schickel was presented with the 2024 John Bauer Award at the Northern Kentucky Right to Life’s (NKRTL) 51st…
Five NKY nonprofit arts organizations among 107 across state to receive KY Arts Council KAP grants
Staff report The Kentucky Arts Council on Tuesday announced 107 nonprofit arts organizations across the Commonwealth, including five from Northern…
Captain Amy Gray follows brother into Covington Fire Department, loves her job, community engagement
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She looks more like a jockey – but don’t let that fool you. She is…
Government briefs: Boone County, Edgewood, Florence, Newport, Covington, Taylor Mill
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY At the very end of a 3-plus hour fiscal court meeting this week,…
McConnell to step down as U.S. Senate leader but take over two key chairmanships
By Jennifer Shutt Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced this week he’ll become chairman of the Defense Appropriations…
Unemployment rates rise in 118 Kentucky counties in October; Boone County among lowest at 4%
Unemployment rates rose in 118 counties between October 2023 and October 2024, fell in Christian County, and stayed the same…
Covington PD named ‘Public Safety Department of the Year’ by KY Women’s Law Enforcement Network
The Kentucky Women’s Law Enforcement Network (KWLEN) has selected the Covington Police Department as the “Public Safety Department of the…