Covington commission accepts $165k+ restitution from former employee, oks short-term rental rules. . .
By Ryan Clark
NKyTribune reporter
Commissioners drafted and approved a resolution Tuesday night to accept $165,587.53 from a former employee who, according to city documents, “allegedly stole thousands of dollars from the city for her own personal use.”
Just after the start of the Commission’s regularly scheduled legislative meeting Tuesday night, the Board entered into an Executive Session for...
Governor signs bills into law, including Lofton’s law, Lily’s law, juvenile justice and child abuse bills
Staff report
As lawmakers make ready to return to Frankfort on Wednesday and Thursday, for the final two days of the 2023 General Assembly, Governor Beshear signed into law Monday several bills already passed. Likely, more will be signed today — and perhaps more vetoed.
The governor has vetoed a number of bills, and the legislative body will have an opportunity to override those vetoes by the...
Road report: KYTC District 6 cites work on regional highways this week, look for delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on the following conditions and/or operations this week — and urges motorists to aware of possible delays or lane closures on the following projects:
BOONE – KENTON COUNTIES
KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road) Corridor 13.2 – 14.7/ 0 – 1 mile-marker – The road is being widened from two to four lanes between U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) and...
Meet Covington Police department’s newest (surprise) recruit, Honorary Officer Kolton Powers, 8
Eight-year-old Kolton Powers has had a rough couple of years. When he was seven, Kolton had an aneurysm and an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) rupture. His family found him unconscious and rushed him to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for emergency care. After a high-risk surgery, he quickly recovered.
But doctors recently discovered the AVM had returned. Kolton now must undergo chemotherapy...
Voter rolls shrink in 82 KY counties; 68 percent of counties have seen registration fall since Jan. 2020
With a recent purge of the voter rolls complete, Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that 82 of Kentucky’s 120 counties have seen a decline in voter registration since he took office.
“In an era of historic voter interest and turnout, the voter rolls have shrunk in two-thirds of our counties,” said Adams. “This proves the diligent work of our election officials, and the falsity of recent...
Boone County Administrator Jeff Earlywine presented with NKY Chamber Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented Boone County Administrator Jeff Earlywine with the NKY Community Award during its Board of Directors luncheon on Wednesday, March 22. The award is sponsored by First National Bank of Kentucky and is given out to individuals, businesses or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky Metro region that have made a positive impact in...
Boone County Fiscal Court gives go-ahead on parks plan for two new county parks
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
The Boone County Director of Parks, David Whitehouse, came to the regular Fiscal Court meeting this week to ask the Commissioners if they could start the process for two projects at Boone County Parks.
Boone County Parks Director David Whitehouse asks Boone County Fiscal Court to start two park projects. (Photos by Patricia Scheyer/NKyTribune)
“During...
Governor signs five pieces of legislation that support workforce development, state’s growing economy
Gov. Andy Beshear joined lawmakers to sign five pieces of legislation that support workforce development and the state’s booming economy.
“For the first time in my lifetime, some of the biggest, most advanced companies on the planet are picking us for the biggest investments they’ve ever made. Our small businesses are also thriving and growing,” Gov. Beshear said. “Today, we’re doing even...
Covington commissioners considering $2m ARPA plan to address homeless and funds for City Heights
By Ryan Clark
NKyTribune reporter
Covington Commissioners heard a proposal Tuesday night for the city to accept more than $2 million in federal grants toward helping the homeless (as well as those at risk of becoming homeless).
The money, which totals $2,044,421, comes from the HOME-ARP, a one-time supplemental allocation of HOME funds from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, and includes developing...
Sen. Chris McDaniel: With veto period upon us, a look at some lesser-known legislation before Governor
The veto period is upon us, and numerous bills are now on the Governor’s desk awaiting his action.
The Governor has 10 days to consider whether he will sign them, allow them to become law without his signature, or veto them. Your General Assembly has worked hard in this short session to deliver meaningful legislation to the governor protected by the veto override period.
Any vetoed legislation will...
Jake’s Farm withdraws proposal for Boone County development, may submit new plan with fewer units
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
As soon as Judge Executive Gary Moore opened the fiscal court meeting earlier this month, Tom Breidenstein, an attorney for the Jake’s Farm Real Estate Development LLC project, told the court that they were withdrawing the project from consideration.
“Over the last few days the Jake’s Farm team has been closely reviewing the Planning Commission’s...
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects on region’s highways; watch for delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on work being done on highways this week and urges motorists to be aware of possible delays and closings.
BOONE – KENTON COUNTIES
• KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road) Corridor 13.2 – 14.7/ 0 – 1 mile-marker – The road is being widened from two to four lanes between U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) and KY 1303 (Turkeyfoot Road). Watch for...
Covington Police Department Captain Matthew Winship graduates from FBI National Academy
The Covington Police Department announced that Captain Matthew Winship has graduated as a member of the 285th session of the FBI National Academy.
The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 16. Captain Winship is the thirty-first officer in department history to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity...
Covington to begin street cleaning April 3; residents asked to check online schedule to avoid interference
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Monday, April 3.
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.
Every car left on the street will directly cause that much more trash...
Governor signs ban on ‘gray machines’ which are unregulated; announces federal energy assistance
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Despite being a long-time supporter of legalizing expanded gaming and saying he will sign a sports wagering bill in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday signed House Bill 594, which bans ‘gray machines’ in the state.
During his weekly Capitol press conference, the governor explained the difference in his support.
Gov. Beshear (Photo by Tom Latek/Kentucky Today)
“I...
