What you need to know Commercial truck parking has become a hot topic in Boone County, prompting the fiscal court and planning commission to collaborate on revising the zoning code to address the issue. Boone County has become an important logistics center for the Greater Cincinnati area, thanks to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and […]
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Union greenlights $20M bond package for Town Square project ahead of August groundbreaking
What you need to know With a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for later in August, the Union City Commission is moving full steam ahead with its ambitious Union Town Square project. The square is a multi-million-dollar project that will transform an empty 22-acre lot between US-42 and Old Union Road into a walkable park for the […]
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From passion to purpose: Tallant Music Studio strives to make music accessible for all
Caileen Tallant-Adams believes music can genuinely enhance people’s lives. Her namesake business, Tallant Music Studio, strives to make music education accessible to everyone. There’s an old proverb that says, ‘give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.’ Tallant-Adams applies […]
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Wenzel Whiskey opens Covington distillery, breathing new life into historic building
What started as a casual conversation between friends over a couple of glasses of Knob Creek has transformed into one of Covington’s most popular drinkeries. While standing out in the blazing sun in front of Wenzel Whiskey’s new distillery along Madison Avenue, co-founder Austin Dunbar recalled the conversation he and co-founder Tony Milburn had the […]
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Miss Tabby’s Toys & Treats wants to rekindle the magic of Johnny’s Toys in Latonia
Johnny’s Toys in Latonia played a vital role in the childhoods of many kids across Northern Kentucky. Its distinctive castle turrets and unique atmosphere sparked joyful memories for years. The closure of Johnny’s Toys in 2009 marked the loss of a beloved community fixture in Latonia. This year, Latonia native Tabetha Boggs has revived a […]
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From trailer to staple: Dreamys Ice Cream is a new take on a local tradition
David Draper, co-founder of Dreamys Ice Cream in Boone County, strives to give back to the community that has supported his business’s growth over the years. Draper started his ice cream business in 2019 after his wife, Samantha, noticed that Boone County had fewer creamy whip stores than across the river. “I’m from the west […]
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Five programs preparing NKY students for life after high school
With the start of school just around the corner in Northern Kentucky, several of the region’s educational institutions are offering college-and-career readiness programs to help jumpstart students’ post-high school ambitions. These programs, offered by local universities, school districts and community groups, give students opportunities for dual credit courses, career exploration resources, individual coaching and practical […]
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Wawa, Bank of America projects move forward in Boone County
The Boone County Planning Commission is moving forward with two real estate projects that recently passed through a key committee. Last week, the planning commission’s Zone Change Committee approved two concept development plan modifications: one for a Wawa and the other for a new Bank of America branch. The full planning commission will review both […]
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Boone County approves $296K for soil fix at new parks department site
Boone County is spending nearly $300,000 to address unstable clay soil at its new parks department headquarters site. On July 22, the Boone County Fiscal Court authorized a change order of $296,700 to cover soil abatement and stabilization work for the parks building construction project. The new park building is currently under construction on a […]
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NKY cities embrace regional collaboration to tackle housing, workforce challenges
Large municipalities in Northern Kentucky are opting for increased collaboration across county lines as regional leaders call for greater intergovernmental cooperation to tackle some of the region’s most pressing issues. Currently, NKY is facing a myriad of complex challenges, including workforce development and housing. To address these issues, cities, counties, and regional stakeholders have invested […]