State and local officials gathered in Boone County Tuesday to encourage local cities to create plans to ease the impact of Northern Kentucky power system threats. “The completion of a hazard mitigation plan makes cities and counties eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation assistance grants,” Kentucky Hazard Mitigation Planner Nick Grinstead said. Gateway […]
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Douglas Clark is LINK nky's Boone County reporter
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Boone County’s Human Services Department to undergo reorganization
Boone County’s Human Services Department is undergoing a reorganization that includes a name change, county officials said. “During our transition over the past several months, we’ve been reviewing where we have critical needs and how these might be incorporated into our planning,” Boone County Administrator Matthew Webster said. Multiple areas were included with the administration […]
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Mom found not guilty of son’s death after fall from bed in 2019
A former Boone County resident has been found not guilty of a first-degree manslaughter charge in connection to the death of her 1-year-old son. Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann handed down the ruling in favor of Kimberly S. Moore on Friday during proceedings in Burlington, according to court documents. Moore called 911 requesting help for […]
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Program seeks to help those in recovery for substance use disorder find jobsÂ
A grant-funded initiative is seeking to connect local individuals in substance use disorder recovery with employers offering permanent jobs, organizers said. “This represents an opportunity for a second chance for the folks who are participants,” Florence resident Asa Howell said. “I’m all for it, because none of us know what life has in store for […]
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Emergency dispatcher added in Boone CountyÂ
The Boone County Fiscal Court has approved hiring another emergency dispatcher, with officials expressing optimism regarding efforts to address the staffing shortage. Olivia Stephenson’s appointment passed with a 4-0 vote. “Olivia has CNA experience, also some college education in criminal justice,” Boone County Human Resources Director Lori Zombek said. “Olivia is very excited to join […]
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Boone County targeting grant funds to update sheriff’s office Taser units
Boone County is seeking state grant funds to upgrade the sheriff office’s supply of Taser units. During Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting the panel approved filing the filing of a Kentucky Homeland Security Law Enforcement Protection Program grant application. “This relates to the need to replace the critical tasers and equipment by our sheriff’s […]
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Florence Fire/EMS personnel lauded for aiding stroke patient survival
A pair of Florence Fire/EMS Department personnel are being commended for their role in enhancing stroke patients’ chances of survival. St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the American Heart Association recognized paramedic Lt. Rick Puryear and Firefighter/Paramedic Danielle Eilerman at Tuesday’s Florence City Council meeting. “We would like to recognize your personnel for the exceptional care and […]
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Wawa convenience store plan draws Boone County residents’ concerns
Plans for a Florence convenience store have spurred concerns over growth and traffic. The Boone County Planning Commission received introductory concept development plans for a 5,919-square-foot Wawa site proposed at the corner of Burlington Pike and Cardinal Drive during its Wednesday session. “Wawa has just over 1,000 stores, mostly on the east coast,” Wawa Real […]
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Boone County sand, gravel firm’s request to expand operation advances
Boone County sand and gravel firm Northern Kentucky Aggregates is a step closer to expanding its existing operations. The Boone County Planning Commission advanced the company’s requested zoning change during Wednesday’s business meeting. The panel considered the company’s request for a zoning map amendment from rural suburban to industrial three surface mining for an area […]
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Florence hosts National Night Out celebration
When Florence resident Jewell Highsmith learned the City of Florence would be hosting its annual National Night Out event on Aug. 1, she said she circled the date on her calendar. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live, the […]
