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Independence to enter into local program to help residents become homeowners

The Independence City Council unanimously voted at a meeting Monday evening to allow the city's mayor to begin the process of entering Independence into...

Covington considers using COVID funds to close general fund shortfall

The Covington City Commission and city staff considered the possibility of diverting American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, money into the city's general fund...

Massie’s ‘yes’ vote key to passing of debt limit bill

Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie voted in favor of the debt limit bill that suspends the country's borrowing limit until January 2025 and reduces...

Horse Racing Commission hiring for launch of sports wagering

Gov. Beshear had provided an update on sports wagering in the commonwealth. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is now hiring employees in wagering compliance...

CVG among top spenders on receptions, meals and events for Kentucky legislators

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport ranked second among registered companies that lobby the Kentucky legislature for money spent on receptions, meals and events for...

Covington man sentenced to 3 years in prison for participation in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

Written by Felicia Jordan for WCPO A Covington man who pleaded guilty to "assaulting, resisting or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon" during the...

Interim legislative session starts next week

The 2023 interim legislative session starts next week and lawmakers will head to the state capital to discuss potential topics for the upcoming legislative...

The Frankfort LINK: NKY Pride holds town hall over Senate Bill 150

In late June, the part of a bill that bans gender-affirming care for children will go into effect in Kentucky. Last Wednesday, the NKY Pride...

Debt limit deal hits turbulence in Congress as leaders prep for vote

Written by Jennifer Schutt and Ariana Figueroa for the Kentucky Lantern Congress began moving the bipartisan debt limit package forward Tuesday, though frustrations with...

Pride events begin in NKY amid tension and drastic political shifts

Written by Sean DeLancey for WCPO The normally fun and boisterous events at the NKY Pride Center had a sense of nerve injected into...

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