Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette has big plans for the city — tax breaks, park updates
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter This part of an occasional series about the Mayors of NKY cities Erlanger Mayor Jessica…
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Al Smith, noted Kentucky journalist and long-time KET ‘Comment’ host, dies at 94 at his Florida home
The Rural Blog Albert Perrine “Al” Smith, Jr., a noted Kentucky journalist, public citizen and co-founder of the Institute for Rural…
CVG gets $12.3m in additional federal funding through December’s COVID relief act
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Kenton County Airport Board received $12,340,543 for the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky…
St. Elizabeth to hold memorial service recognizing a full year of COVID care; join in moment of silence
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is recognizing one full year of COVID-19 care with a memorial service today, at St. Elizabeth Ft….
Mayor Diane Whalen — a mayor’s daughter — grew up with Florence on her mind; it’s a way of life
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter First in an occasional series about NKY’s mayors Florence Mayor Diane Whalen grew up knowing…
CVG moving critical infrastructure projects forward — Rehabilitation on busiest runway starts this week
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is moving critical infrastructure projects forward this year. One project beginning work this week is…
AAA: New signs that travel dreams won’t be deferred much longer — folks are itching to travel
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic upended plans for travelers in Kentucky and throughout the world, there are new signs…
KY Transportation Cabinet District 6: Update on road projects in NKY; possible delays, lane closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 gives notice of the following. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or lane…
Jack Moreland surprised with special send-off on his retirement — proclamation, drive-by parade
Jack Moreland, who has led of Southbank Partners for the past 11 years, was recognized at a surprise retirement send-off…
Budget Director reports revenue growth of 5.6 percent; new round of stimulus may drive a surplus
The Office of State Budget Director reported that February’s General Fund receipts rose 4.6 percent compared to February of last…
Open letter from Covington Mayor, commissioners on ‘fatally flawed’ Brent Spence Bridge expansion plan
The Mayor of Covington, Joe Meyer, and four other member of the Commission have issue a lengthy explanation of their…
17-year cicadas right on time — help scientists map emergence of the Brood Xers — with ‘Cicada Safari’
You have to hand it to cicadas; they are usually right on time. After their 17-year hiatus, billions of the…
CDC guidance says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather without masks in some cases
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines Monday for people who have…
Governor makes appointments of NKYians to Judicial Nominating Commission, Oral History Commission
Gov. Beshear has appointed four NKyians as members of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 16th Judicial Circuit and District…
Brad Franzen has friends, a close family, a great attitude, a caring community — and colon cancer
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor One of the great mysteries of humankind is why bad things happen to good people…
Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman to host virtual COVID-19 Memorial on Capitol Grounds today
Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will host a virtual Team Kentucky COVID-19 Memorial on Capitol grounds Saturday…
Leadership Kentucky names new board members, including NKyians; Daniel Bork is chair
Leadership Kentucky announced the new 2021 Board Chair, Daniel Bork, and the appointment of new members to the 2021 Executive…
Judge Shepherd temporarily blocks three bills that limit governor’s power, hearing to take place
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd issued a temporary injunction keeping three bills passed by…
Jay Fossett named Dayton Chief Administrative Officer, has extensive legal and government experience
Mayor Ben Baker announced at the Dayton City Council meeting tonight that the city is hiring Jay Fossett to serve…
Transportation Cabinet announces additional lane, ramp closures for Brent Spence Bridge maintenance
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) on Tuesday announced that crews successfully completed the preliminary work that was planned for the…
Montana looks at Kentucky’s past to understand the future of governor’s health nominee Adam Meier
By Katheryn Houghton and Laura Ungar Kaiser Health News The nominee to be Montana’s next health director faced an unwieldy…
Public invited to submit artwork for Team Kentucky Gallery to be displayed in state Capitol’s main hall
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear on Monday invited Kentuckians to lend their artistic talents to a new…