What you need to know Correction: A previous version of this story stated the City of Florence approved its annual budget. The city, in fact, only conducted a first reading of its annual budget ordinance. The story was updated to reflect this. The City of Florence approved a new budget for the forthcoming fiscal year, […]
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Boone County allocates $3.1 million to mental health, aging and disability programs for residents
What you need to know Boone County has approved the allocation of over $3 million from its Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Occupational Aging Tax to local nonprofits that provide critical services to the residents of the county. On Tuesday, June 9, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution distributing $3,095,300 to support programs […]
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By Golly’s, The Works locations in Northern Kentucky permanently close
What you need to know All By Golly’s and The Works Pizza locations in Northern Kentucky are now permanently closed. Lance Sizemore, CEO of Epic Eeats, a Cincinnati-based restaurant group, confirmed to LINK nky that the company shuttered four of its Northern Kentucky-based restaurants on May 18. As of now, Sizemore said there are no […]
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Newport Pavilion purchased by unknown buyer
What you need to know Ownership of one of Northern Kentucky’s largest shopping centers has changed hands. Newport Pavilion is a 55-acre, 332,309-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located off Carothers Road in Newport. The shopping complex is among the most heavily trafficked retail areas in Northern Kentucky, serving shoppers from northern Campbell and Kenton counties, as […]
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Boone County Planning Commission backs M&P Logistics truck parking expansion in Florence
What you need to know The Boone County Planning Commission has given the go-ahead to Mackenzie & Paige Logistics to develop a new parking area for box trucks, semi-trailers and passenger vehicles in front of its Florence headquarters. On Wednesday, June 3, the Boone County Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment to […]
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NatureMed opens Erlanger dispensary, becoming NKY’s second medical cannabis retailer
What you need to know The second medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky is set to open nearly two years after it won a business license through the statewide lottery system. NatureMed, a multi-state cannabis retailer, will open its Erlanger dispensary at 635 Donaldson Hwy on Friday, June 5. It is the only medical cannabis […]
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Two third-party candidates join race for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District
What you need to know A Libertarian Party candidate has gathered enough signatures to appear on the November general election ballot for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Jeremy Todd, a member of the Libertarian Party and a Northern Kentucky resident, announced that he secured ballot access for the upcoming general election. Kentucky state law dictates that […]
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Drees Homes proposes 135-unit townhome and condo development in Union
What you need to know The Union City Commission heard a presentation from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes on Monday regarding a potential residential development off Hathaway Road near Old Union Road. Drees Homes, in conjunction with Arlinghaus Builders, wants to build 135 residential units on a nearly 22-acre plot of land. To move forward, the […]
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Florence mayor opposes KYTC’s Dixie Highway ‘road diet’ plan
What you need to know Florence Mayor Julie-Metzger Aubuchon has come out against the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Dixie Highway road diet plan, citing concerns over safety, traffic congestion and impact on municipal services. KYTC’s proposal drew pushback from several city officials in Erlanger, Florence and Elsmere, as well as from members of the public. Following […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court advances 2026-2027 budget ordinance
What you need to know Boone County has advanced its budget ordinance for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading of an ordinance to approve its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year on May 26. A second reading is scheduled to take place at the next […]