What you need to know The Boone County Planning Commission has approved the passage of its updated comprehensive plan. The plan – titled Our Boone County 2045 Plan – is the update to the county’s comprehensive plan, a document that guides future development and land-use decisions in unincorporated Boone County and the cities of Florence, […]
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Whitewater Car Wash proposal advances after traffic concerns reviewed
What you need to know After its proposal was deferred at the Feb. 4 Boone County Planning Commission meeting, Whitewater Car Wash has resubmitted it to the Zone Change committee for further evaluation. Whitewater Car Wash, a Tomball, Texas-based car wash franchise, is expanding into Northern Kentucky. There are currently five locations in southwestern Ohio, […]
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Dutch Bros location proposed for Mall Road in Florence
What you need to know Dutch Bros is the latest coffee franchise that could open a shop in Florence, pending a decision by the Boone County Planning Commission. In early February, Frankfort-based Village at the Mall Holdings LLC requested a change to the concept development plan for a 10.7-acre lot at 7606-7654 Mall Road in […]
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Boone County closer to adopting comprehensive plan update
What you need to know Boone County is finalizing its ‘Boone County – Plan 2045,’ an update to its comprehensive plan that will steer land use decisions in the coming years. In 2023, Boone County initiated the process to update its comprehensive plan, a long-term, strategic document that guides future development and land-use decisions in […]
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What does it cost to keep NKY safe?
Correction: Crescent Springs is covered by the Villa Hills Police Department. Point Pleasant is not an incorporated city in Boone County, nor is it census-designated like the county seat of Burlington. On a map, Point Pleasant consists of several industrial buildings, including the fire station, located just to the east of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International […]
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Andy Barr stumps in NKY for Massie challenger Ed Gallrein
What you need to know Correction: The article has been updated to reflect the event was held at the Jolly Event Center, not Jolly Plumbing Headquarters. Rep. Andy Barr visited Northern Kentucky for the first time since endorsing Ed Gallrein on Feb. 5, when the Lexington congressman became the first major GOP Senate primary candidate […]
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Florence approves Jaggers drive-thru, updates commercial truck parking rules
What you need to know The City of Florence approved two zoning measures this week that were previously recommended by the Boone County Planning Commission: one related to the addition of a fast-casual drive-thru restaurant and another to update commercial truck parking zoning regulations. Jaggers The first approval concerns Jaggers, which required the backing of […]
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NKY healthcare faces nursing shortages, rising costs, execs say
What you need to know Northern Kentucky’s healthcare industry is still clawing its way back from the COVID-19 pandemic, several industry executives said during the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs ‘n Issues breakfast panel on Feb. 10. Moreover, the industry is facing challenges related to rising costs, a workforce shortage and federal policy changes […]
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Boone County approves construction for Camp Ernst-Longbranch roundabout
What you need to know Boone County is moving forward with the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Camp Ernst Road and Longbranch Road. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to move into the construction phase of the prospective roundabout at Camp […]
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Nonprofit helps NKY youth with developmental differences build independence
What you need to know Gaining independence is an integral part of becoming an adult, with young people often seeking autonomy by achieving milestones such as obtaining a driver’s license, securing their first job, attending college and moving into their own residence. However, for people with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD or other developmental differences, achieving […]
