Florence elected Julie Metzger-Aubuchon Tuesday night to serve a second term in office. She won with 3,882 votes — that’s 53.7% of the total voters. LINK nky caught up with Mayor Metzger-Aubuchon to discuss the election and the future of Florence. “I hope the reelection is an indication that the residents are happy with the […]
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Meet your new Boone County Reporter
I’m Kathleen Bryant and I am LINK nky’s new Boone County reporter! I am uniquely passionate about everything in Boone County because it’s where I got my start. I grew up in Florence and graduated from Boone County High School. My first job in public service was at Mary Rose Mission Soup Kitchen on Main […]
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Love’s plans new Richwood truck stop, but officials worry about gridlock
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is requesting a zone change in Richwood to construct of one of its new locations. The 12,000-square-foot proposed site would include a restaurant, a convenience store, truck and automotive fueling stations, a dog park and more. WFF Investments LLC, a local real estate firm, has owned the property at 11303 […]
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Dispose of hazardous household waste this weekend in Florence
Wondering what to do with old batteries and electronics? Find the solution this weekend in Florence. Thomas More Stadium in Florence is hosting a hazardous household waste collection event this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Residents of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties can bring electronics, pesticides, televisions, car fluids, adhesives and more. […]
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Union eyes zoning change to make way for bank, funeral home along US-42
Union residents can look forward to more economic development and business options along US-42. The Union City Commission is considering a proposal to rezone a parcel of land in the northern part of the city. The Union Promenade Development focuses on restaurants, but Arlinghaus is eyeing a different use for their lot. At Monday night’s […]
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Preparing financially for the Big Day
A wedding is the most expensive party most of us will ever throw. Many couples want family and friends to eat, drink, dance and celebrate their love to mark the start of a new stage in life with them. The costs, however, can stack up pretty quickly. LINK spoke to Katie Meckstroth, a wedding planner […]
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Fort Wright unlikely to partner with Flock
Fort Wright discussed a potential contract with Flock Safety at their Feb. 18 caucus meeting. Council members Jason Collins and Bernie Wessels requested City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey pull information about the company and a potential agreement. Mayor Dave Hatter let his opposition be known at the start of the discussion. “I’m a no,” Hatter […]
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Fort Wright opposes state control of short-term rental regulations
Fort Wright joined several other NKY cities last week opposing a bill that would move regulation of short-term rentals to the state level. Cities across Northern Kentucky have been enacting local regulations over the last few years, and Fort Wright isn’t the first city to express opposition Senate Bill 112. In Fort Wright, city council […]
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Fort Wright Police Department reports low crime, collisions on Madison Pike
Fort Wright Police Department presented their 2025 report at the February council meeting. Chief Jonathan Colwell highlighted areas of high traffic collisions, staff accomplishments, and ongoing programs. With 13 sworn officers, 15 patrol vehicles, and a budget of $2,150,446.58, Fort Wright Police Department fielded 7620 service calls in 2025. That doesn’t include mutual aid calls […]
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Fort Wright allocates safe internet shopping zone, emergency call box
Fort Wright is making it easier to reach emergency services for those in close proximity to City Hall. The city installed an Emergency Call Box in December 2025 in the parking lot of their government building. Using this call box, anyone can call Fort Wright dispatch with just the press of a button. Fort Wright […]
