U.S. Dept. of Agriculture reopens sign-ups for Conservation Reserve Program in Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened sign-ups for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to Kentucky landowners. The deadline to…
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Proposals sought for 3 vacant lots, City of Covington seeks developers to build new single-family housing
The City of Covington is looking for developers interested in building single-family in-fill housing on three small parcels of land…
City of Covington offers two options, three locations, for residents to recycle Christmas trees
If you decorated your house with a natural Christmas tree and you’re already thinking about stripping it of ornaments and…
Kentucky cardholders can register emergency contact on Transportation Cabinet website
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) encourages residents to give the free, year-long gift of peace of mind by registering an…
Newport cops grow beards during No shave November to raise money for local school program
Some police officers in the City of Newport looked a little scruffy and furry during November but it was all…
KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
Construction season is winding down, but there is still plenty of work to be completed on Northern Kentucky roadways. As…
Villa Hills Police Department among those receiving Platinum Award from AAA for safety advocacy
AAA honored 15 local police departments throughout the greater Cincinnati area at its annual AAA Traffic Safety Awards program. The…
Boone County seeks applicants for Government Citizens Institute; announces tree recycling info
Boone County will conduct a free citizens academy program called ENGAGE for residents or business owners that are interested in…
Kentucky jobless rate increases slightly from a year ago; November unemployment rate at 4.4 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary November 2019 unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
IRS site: ‘This is real now’ – consultant pitches mixed-use development with street grid, green space
A consultant’s conceptual plan for the 23-acre Covington IRS site includes a restored street grid, a levee park, a community…
Consultants make last pitch for Covington IRS site; food trucks legalized on city property
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Connectivity. Job creation. Mixed-use opportunities. Those are the characteristics that are most important to the…
Gov. Beshear signs executive order rescinding Bevin’s Medicaid waiver; ‘helps families and state’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that he is rescinding former Gov. Matt Bevin’s executive order…
Beshear names Dennis Keene Commissioner of Dept. of Local Government; special election to fill his seat
Representative Dennis Keene (D-Campbell County) has joined the Executive Branch office of Governor Andy Beshear as the Commissioner of the…
Fort Wright seeking experienced full-time Police Chief; applications accepted until January 8
The City of Fort Wright is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of full-time Police…
Treasurer Allison Ball names new chief of staff, deputy chief of staff and communications director
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has hired a new Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Communications Director, her…
City of Covington to recognize MARCC ID cards in support of effort to be a welcoming community
Wanting to further establish itself as a “welcoming” community, the City of Covington has announced its support for a program…
Gov. Beshear restores voting rights to non-violent felons who have completed their sentences
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Thursday restoring the voting rights of non-violent felons…
Judge denies restraining order; new Kentucky Board of Education will hold special meeting today
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis could learn if he is out of a job soon…
Andy Beshear sworn in as Kentucky’s 63rd governor, one of youngest, says we are all on Team Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On a cold, blustery Frankfort day, Andy Beshear was sworn into office as Kentucky’s 63rd…
New look — flat, digitally printed, modern — coming for KY license plates; they are cheaper to produce
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is making major progress to introduce a modernized license plate manufacturing process in late 2020…
Rep. Sal Santoro presented 2019 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award at Walton City Council meeting
Kentucky League of Cities Recognizes Representative Sal Santoro with a 2019 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” Award Representative Sal Santoro (R-Florence)…
Governor-elect Andy Beshear names top level staff appointments; Including Cameron to AG vacancy
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov.-elect Andy Beshear has announced more high level staff appointments. • La Tasha Buckner, who was…