Gov. Beshear says two-year budget’s caps on natural disaster spending may hinder disaster response
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Gov. Andy Beshear warned that the state might not be able to respond as well to future natural disasters with the caps on spending that appear in the two-year budget lawmakers have submitted to him.
Beshear was speaking Thursday during his regular press conference which featured how the state was responding to Tuesday’s weather outbreak that includes 11 confirmed tornadoes.
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Gov. Andy Beshear provides update on action taken on bills signed into law or vetoed this week
Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on bills he has acted on since last Friday. Below are bills he has signed into law and bills he has vetoed. The vetoed bills will be considered by the General Assembly in the last two days of the legislative session, April 12 and April 15.
The current period is the “veto recess.” As legislation is passed, it is sent to the Governor’s...
Secretary of State accepting entries for first ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest for Kentucky students
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office is inviting all Kentucky students to participate in the inaugural “I Voted” sticker contest.
(NKyTribune file)
The contest is open to all Kentucky students from kindergarten to 12th grade. To enter, students need to send in their best design for an “I Voted” sticker. The winning sticker design will be handed out to voters in participating counties...
City briefs: Florence honors Chief Grau; Park Hills discusses budget; Taylor Mill discusses new park
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
FLORENCE
Police Chief Tom Grau was greeted with a standing ovation after Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon read a proclamation relating all the good things he has done in the city, and declaring, after 29 years of service, that May 1 will be Tom Grau day in the city.
Cadet Nathan Wells (Photo by Patricia Scheyer/NKyTribune)
Council approved the first reading of...
Gabriel Brown rescinds his resignation as mayor of Walton, offended by comments, ready to ‘fight’
By Trisha Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown officially rescinded his resignation Saturday night just before midnight.
His letter stated:
“I was at peace with my decision to step aside when I went to sleep Wednesday night. Thursday morning the harassment started and continued through to Saturday. I was willing to step aside for the sake of Walton’s name and the image I have...
New website, signage aim to make parking easier as Covington ramps up driver education efforts
The search for a parking spot in Covington should soon get easier, courtesy of a new website, new directional signs, and new branding for the Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority.
The signs – which are being mounted at key locations around Covington to direct drivers to public parking lots and garages – are colored green and black with a design that mimics the City’s overall branding.
“We...
Governor signs bills to protect children from abuse, declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Gov. Andy Beshear this week signed House Bill 207, which would criminalize owning or selling child sex dolls and make it illegal to use artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse materials, including creating deep fake images that use real children’s likeness.
It is one of four bills aimed at preventing abuse and protecting children
HB 207 was sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Dietz, R-Edgewood.
The...
Infrastructure construction at Covington Central Riverfront begins Monday, first homes to follow
Less than two years after an O’Rourke Wrecking excavator punched the first hole in the sprawling IRS “Flat Top” complex, the City of Covington has announced two milestones in the pending transformation of what is now a cleared field into a 23-acre mixed-used neighborhood full of offices, housing, retail, and a public plaza and parks.
• On Monday, Bray Construction Services will break ground...
Bill reforming state’s Horse Racing Commission to independent corporation, goes to Governor’s desk
The Kentucky General Assembly has advanced reforms to Kentucky’s Horse Racing Commission (HRC) with the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 299. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, is the primary sponsor of the legislation.
The bill, which surfaced just this week, is SB 299. It revises Thayer’s original proposal to attach the commission to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture administratively.
The...
Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown makes dramatic exit, citing Roosevelt and November, as he resigns
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
Walton mayor Gabriel Brown made the decision to step down as mayor last night after a dramatic entrance and an equally dramatic speech quoting Theodore Roosevelt.
Gabe Brown resigned as Walton Mayor. (Photo by Patricia Scheyer/NKyTribune)
“It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds...
Installation of new ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture enhances Covington riverfront and Riverfront Commons
Covington’s riverfront has become even more vibrant with the installation of the eagerly awaited ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture. The 12-foot- sculpture was installed Wednesday by Banz Studios and Indianapolis-based artists Owens + Crawley.
Banz Studios, an art studio and gallery located in Cincinnati, curated the sculpture and the artist team, and oversaw the process until installation was complete....
Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown tendered verbal resignation after allegations; special meeting tonight
By Patricia Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
Walton’s colorful mayor Gabriel Brown, tendered a verbal resignation last week at an executive session held after the regular council meeting meeting.
The executive meeting was called to discuss the possible discipline or termination of an unnamed city employee.
Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown (Photo by Patricia Scheyer/NKyTribune)
Turns out that employee was Mayor...
Annual spring street cleaning set to begin April 1 in Covington, residents asked to be aware of schedule
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Monday, April 1.
As usual, how well the streets get cleaned will depend on the cooperation of residents moving their cars — to the other side of the street, into their driveways, around the block — so the street sweeper can operate.
(Photo from City of Covington)
Every car left on the street...
Road report: KYTC District 6 announces roadwork this week in the region; watch for detours, closings
KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork happening this week in the region and encourages all motorists to be aware of delays and detours — and the safety of road crews. This schedule is subject to change without notice and is weather dependent.
I-275 DIAMOND GRINDING WEEKLY UPDATE (CAMPBELL/KENTON COUNTY LINE TO U.S. 25 OVERPASS)
I-275 Eastbound
Through Thursday, March 28: right lane(s) closure...
Covington approves IRS site contracts; Mayor says ‘Dirt will be moved’; modifies public comments