Kentucky League of Women Voters advocates fair redistricting of legislative districts, offers examples
By Christina Conover Forward Kentucky The Kentucky League of Women Voters is currently working to get the word out to…
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Brent Spence Bridge: Rounding third, heading for home with final pouring of concrete; Dec. 23 opening
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary (KYTC) Jim Gray said the anticipated final pouring of new concrete signals the final stretch of…
Covington approves study for riverfront, former IRS site; passes hazmat resolution, honors Bowman
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The first step is complete. Calling it a “significant step forward” for the project and…
Transportation leaders discuss need for more infrastructure funding to spur economic growth
By Hayley Robb Building Kentucky In a recent webinar and transportation update hosted by Kentuckians for Better Transportation (KBT), eight…
Erlanger’s Matthew Kremer named 2020 Northern Kentucky City/County Administrator of the Year
Erlanger City Administrator Matthew Kremer has been named the 2020 Northern Kentucky City/County Administrator of the Year by the Northern…
First shipment of vaccines arrive in Kentucky at the UPS Worldport in Louisville – at-risk are front of line
Gov. Andy Beshear marked a major milestone in the battle against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as the first vaccines…
Senate Republican leadership begins to set agenda for upcoming session, expects two pro-life measures
Kentucky Senate Republicans begin formulating their agenda for the upcoming General Assembly Friday that includes introducing at least two pro-life…
DOCJT announces 38 law enforcement officers, including three from NKY, graduate basic training
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced that 38 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have…
General Fund receipts fall 3.8 percent in November from last year; Road Fund receipts up 3.3 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks reported Thursday that General Fund receipts fell 3.8 percent in November compared to last year….
Covington to Transportation Cabinet: ‘Publicize and enforce’ hazmat ban; talk rentals, IRS site, more
This story has been updated By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Enough is enough. And next week, the City of Covington…
Gov. Andy Beshear reflects on first year in office amid pandemic, says priorities remain the same
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite the numerous issues caused by COVID-19 this year, which brought many plans to a…
Highland Heights hires Michael Giffen as city’s first full-time administrator since the 1980s
The City of Highland Heights has hired Michael Giffen, who currently serves as the city administrator in Dayton, as its…
Wreath-laying ceremony at state Capitol honors Kyians who died of COVID, suffered the disease
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A wreath-laying ceremony outside the state Capitol on Monday, honored the 200,000 Kentuckians who have…
Chief Deputy Marc Fields to succeed retiring Terry Carl as Kenton County Jailer, effective January 1
Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann that Chief Deputy Marc L. Fields will succeed retiring Kenton County Jailer Terry Carl, effective January 1,…
Analysis/Jan Hillard: Conspiracy and the 2020 presidential election — how do we end polarization?
In early August, I wrote about “Conspiracy Theories and COVID 19: Better the Devil You Know Than a World You…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces traffic updates, road conditions in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District 6…
KYSTATS report: Unemployment rates rose in all 120 Kentucky counties during past year
Unemployment rates rose in all 120 Kentucky counties between October 2019 and October 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for…
‘Cathedral Square’ designation honors Basilica — an art, architectural gem — and adjacent area
It’s technically unfinished. But the “finished” parts of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption – inside and out – make…
Mayor, city staff to meet with transportation cabinet regarding truck traffic, hazardous materials
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It seems all the members of the Covington Commission have heard it, with the Mayor…
State expected to get 38K doses of vaccine by mid-December, as Beshear reports 2,124 cases, 12 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), said the state is…
Beshear reports 2,803 new cases, 11 deaths, thanks every Kentuckian who stepped up to battle virus
Gov. Andy Beshear thanked every Kentuckian who sacrificed for each other and rose to the challenge of battling COVID-19 together…
Gov. Beshear reports 2,437 cases, 14 deaths, says ‘Hang on,’ vaccine is on its way
Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians to strengthen their resolve in the fight against COVID-19, with the knowledge that help is…