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,…
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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…
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…
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…