What you need to know Boone County residents will see another reduction in the property taxes this year. On Aug. 19, the Boone County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to reduce the county’s real property tax rate to 8.5 cents per $100 of assessed value–down from last year’s 9.2 cents. This means that a Boone County […]
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OneNKY Center set to open after years of planning, collaboration
What you need to know The first meeting Brent Cooper attended as president of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in 2017 was about the OneNKY Center. Eight years later, the project remains a priority for Northern Kentucky’s political and economic stakeholders as its grand opening approaches. “It’s a reminder that things don’t happen overnight,” […]
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Spanish on the Fly expands with new language schools in Northern Kentucky
What you need to know When Lori Wall opened Spanish on the Fly in 2024, she aimed to provide affordable Spanish language instruction to people throughout Northern Kentucky. Fast forward one year, and Wall is expanding her business into Boone and Campbell County, demonstrating a growing appetite for her teaching. Wall, a professional with more […]
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Dayton opens ‘crown jewel’ Green Devil Stadium
What you need to know The crown jewel of Dayton. That’s how several Dayton Independent School District administrators are describing its new athletic complex. A crowd filled with people donning green packed the new bleachers, each chanting ‘Go Devils’ when prompted by school administrators. On Thursday, August 14, Dayton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the […]
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GOP Rep. Andy Barr stumps for NKY Chamber amid contested Senate primary run
What you need to know Artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency legislation and a 21st-century global power struggle between the United States and China were just a few of the topics GOP Rep. Andy Barr hit on during his keynote speech at a Northern Kentucky government forum on Friday. Amid a competitive Republican Senate primary to replace outgoing […]
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Kenton County backs tax-incentive package for CCR site
What you need to know Kenton County has approved a tax-incentive package to jumpstart a key development within the Covington Central Riverfront site. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court entered into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement, or PILOT, with the City of Covington, Covington Independent School District and CCR-MN Investment Partners, LLC. […]
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RV, boat storage clears hurdle in Kenton County after two years of debate
What you need to know Kenton County has amended its zoning code to allow the storage of campers, boats and recreational vehicles as a conditional use in Rural Commercial Zones, capping a nearly two-year debate. On Aug. 12, the Kenton County Fiscal Court conducted a second reading of an ordinance that allows for the storage […]
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Boone County weighs faster zoning approvals — cutting 90-day process to just 21 days
What you need to know Boone County is considering reducing the timeframe for approving zoning map amendments. At a previous fiscal court meeting on May 13, the legislative body asked county staff to review the “alternative zoning map amendment” process. The process is outlined in Kentucky law under the Kentucky Regulatory Statutes. The statute outlines […]
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Covington Farmers Market debuts on Washington Street
What you need to know The Covington Farmers Market made its first appearance on Washington Street, right in time for National Farmers Market Week. Over a dozen vendors from Northern Kentucky and beyond lined both sides of Washington Street, offering fresh produce, meat, honey, spice rubs, crafts and more. The city temporarily closed the street, […]
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Crowds pack opening day as Crumbl Cookies debuts in Florence
What you need to know A line backed up out the door as dozens of Florence residents eagerly awaited to get into Crumbl Cookies. The line began forming even before Crumbl’s 8 a.m. opening. Andrew Hall, the Crumbl area operator who has experienced nine different openings, said it’s always thrilling to see a line. “Seeing […]