DOCJT celebrates graduation of 27 from Public Safety Dispatch Academy, including two from NKY
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training on Friday announced 27 dispatchers from across the Commonwealth graduated Public Safety Dispatch…
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AG Coleman announces Kentucky received $100 million in tobacco settlement funds
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has announced that Kentucky has received $100,378,901.53 for this year’s Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA)…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Boone County, Edgewood, Florence, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Commissioners listened to the first reading of an ordinance which changes the…
Governor announces new vocational initiatives to support job growth during Second Chance Month
Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced more than a dozen new vocational programs at Kentucky’s adult correctional facilities across the state,…
Kenton County Fiscal Court approves recipients of 2025 Pioneer Award for outstanding service
The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved this year’s recipients of the Pioneer Award this week. Now in its eighth year,…
Transit Authority of NKY to offer free shuttle service to and from Flying Pig Marathon packet pickup
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced it will offer a free shuttle service to the Northern Kentucky…
Covington commits to enforcing health, safety regulations; files lawsuit against one offender
The City of Covington has received multiple inquiries from residents regarding violations of its health and safety ordinances originating from…
Unemployment rates increase in all 120 KY counties in 2024; Kenton, Boone among lowest at 4.5 percent
Annual unemployment rates increased in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The…
Boone County Fiscal Court asks for public input to shape the future of transportation
Staff report The Boone County Fiscal Court is asking citizens to help shape the future of Boone County’s transportation. Fiscal…
Kenton County Mayors hear about new Fire Training Center project, still in planning stages
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Mayors met Saturday at Liberty Hall in Edgewood. Guest speakers were Fire…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Fort Mitchell, Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Florence
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort MITCHELL Fort Mitchell city council approved the dissolution of the Ft Mitchell Economic…
KY’s unemployment rate decreases marginally in March; jobless rate stands at 5.2 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2025 unemployment rate was 5.2%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Covington Parking Authority’s to upgrade 8th St. ‘Green Lot’ to help address city’s parking needs
A new parking lot at 212 E. 8th St. – named the “Green Lot” – will help address the ongoing…
City of Dayton to spend $500k to improve city parks; GaGa Pit surprises Lincoln students
When students at Dayton’s Lincoln Elementary School returned from Spring Break this week, they were surprised to find that the…
Covington’s new finance director brings federal financial management experience to position
More than a decade of federal experience in financial management has shaped how Covington’s new Finance Director Bre Gaffney approaches…
Four legislators to recap legislative, business policy outcomes for NKY Chamber program
So, what happened in this year’s legislative session? The NKY Chamber’s upcoming program recapping legislative and business policy outcomes will…
Boone County commissioners undecided on Hicks-Chambers road exchange; discuss zoining issues
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Commissioners have not yet decided whether they will enter into a trade…
Government briefs: News from Independence, Edgewood, Florence, Elsmere, Covington, Taylor Mill, Kenton County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE Independence City Council discussed the possibility of taking the Board of Adjustments and…
Vigorous maintenance of voter rolls continues, as more voters removed than added in March
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has announced Kentucky voter rolls continue to shrink due to vigorous list maintenance, with…
Governor provides update on severe weather recovery; death toll now six
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather recovery and recognized those helping with storm and flood recovery as…
The Easter Bunny to receive police, fire department escort through Ft. Wright Saturday
The City of Fort Wright has announced the Easter Bunny will be arriving in town for a visit on Saturday…
Governor provides state roundup on severe weather and responses; four dead in flood waters
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather that continues to affect much of the Commonwealth. “Four days of…