Governor says no need for special session on budget matters, due to agreement with legislative leaders
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he has reached an agreement with legislative leaders to avoid the need for the…
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Covington commission to dip into reserves to make ends meet in tough times; cautious about spending
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s not the ideal situation, and the Mayor admits it. But he says it’s something…
New enhanced Sanitation District No. 1 website improves online experience for customers
Sanitation District No. 1 has launched a new enhanced website to improve the online experience for its customers and other…
Newport officials rescind citywide curfew that has been in place since Sunday
Newport Mayor Jerry Peluso and City Manager Tom Fromme have jointly signed an Executive Order rescinding the citywide curfew for…
‘You can’t fight violence with violence,’ says mother of Louisville shooting victim Breonna Taylor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear held a press conference on Monday to discuss the violence in Louisville…
City of Covington also institutes emergency curfew — from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. — to protect residents, city
The City of Covington has instituted an emergency curfew banning people from being in public spaces from 9 p.m. to…
Beshear sends National Guard to Louisville to quell violence; reports 247 COVID cases, 13 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear said that as the state continues to address the novel coronavirus 2019, outside groups are poised to…
Secretary of State says voter registration numbers decline in April, due to ‘clean up’ of voter rolls
Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced that Kentucky saw total voter registration numbers decline to 3,468,647 during April. There…
After being re-elected, Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Minton sworn into office remotely
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr., after being re-elected to that position…
Adams, Cameron co-chair Ballot Integrity Task Force; to monitor primary election, investigate vote fraud
Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Secretary of State Michael Adams have formed a team of election officials, law enforcement professionals…
House Democrat leaders call for House Republican leaders to begin formal censure of Rep. Maddox
At a Capitol Annex press conference Wednesday afternoon, House Democratic Leaders Joni Jenkins, Derrick Graham and Angie Hatton called for…
City of Covington approves new building purchase for Public Works and Barb Cook Park redevelopment
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last week was National Public Works Week, and Tuesday, the City of Covington came through…
Forecasting group predicts $456M budget shortfall for state, due to COVID but also delayed tax filings
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Consensus Forecasting Group has painted a bleak outlook for state revenue during the remainder…
Kentucky politicians quick to condemn the protestors who hung an effigy of Gov. Beshear in tree at Capitol
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky politicians were quick to react in condemnation to an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear…
Latonia’s Barb Cook Park set for rebuild in next few weeks, awaiting vote by commission Tuesday
Phase I of the long-awaited renovation of Barb Cook Park in Latonia is set to begin in the next couple…
Covington receives $81,593 federal grant from U.S. Department of Justice to help with COVID-19 response
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the City of Covington has received a $81,593 federal grant from the…
Covington’s rent-mortgage assistance program still has $$$$ on the table for small businesses
An emergency fund set aside by the City of Covington to help small businesses pay rent and mortgages during the…
Covington to purchase Russell Street building for Public Works; new site a ‘significant improvement’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It will finally be a suitable home. At least that was the assessment of Mayor…
3-Mile Creek bridge to be replaced as part of KYTC’s Bridging Kentucky program, starting early June
Campbell County motorists will soon notice a smoother, safer drive on the KY 2238 (3-Mile Creek Road) bridge over 3-Mile…
Veteran patrol officer Charles Beil returns to duty in Covington and is sworn in by Mayor Meyer
The Covington Police Department welcomed back a familiar face when Charles W. Beil III was sworn in by Mayor Joe…
Forest Service announces reopening schedule for Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge
The Daniel Boone National Forest will begin reopening recreation sites in June using a site-by-site approach, including assessment of facility…
Voting on June 23: Postcard reminder for mail-in voting, fewer on-site voting sites, register by May 26
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite it likely being the most unusual one in state history, preparations are on schedule…