What you need to know Northern Kentucky’s grocery store wars are heating up as Kroger is planning a new store-anchored development less than a mile from the Richwood Publix, which opened in 2025. Kroger, a Fortune 500 grocery chain headquartered in Cincinnati, has prioritized expanding in Northern Kentucky following the entry of Florida-based grocer Publix […]
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Boone County library unveils trailblazer murals, history walk ahead of July 4
What you need to know The Boone County Public Library wants to honor national and local heroes on July 4th in a way that leaves a lasting impression. In anticipation of the United States’ semiquincentennial—more commonly marketed as the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence—the Boone County Public Library commissioned Cincinnati-based […]
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Residents weigh safety, traffic, rural character as Camp Ernst Road project enters design phase
What you need to know Improving roadway safety, relieving traffic congestion, and preserving the area’s rural character are among the chief concerns of Boone County residents regarding the future Camp Ernst Road improvement project. Boone County leaders have highlighted a more than four-mile stretch of Camp Ernst Road for safety upgrades, as increased residential development […]
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Boone County reorganizes IT department ahead of move to new emergency management HQ
What you need to know As Boone County prepares to relocate its emergency management operations to its brand-new facility, the fiscal court is reorganizing its Information Systems Department. During last week’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, the legislative body approved a resolution to reorganize the department, establishing two new positions. Boone County Administrator Matthew Webster […]
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Up There hopes to bring new life to iconic Covington rooftop
What you need to know With pristine views of the Cincinnati skyline, this Covington bar is revitalizing one of the city’s most enticing commercial rooftops. Perched atop the landmark Republic Bank Building at 535 Madison Ave. in the heart of Covington’s Central Business District, Up There promises to bring an elevated experience to the city’s […]
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How 859 Taproom became a Northern Kentucky favorite
You’re reading part of our 2026 LINK nky Readers’ Choice Awards. Explore the full guide, including winners for food & drink, shopping, services and more here. It was always Jeff and Mandy Kaplan’s dream to own a restaurant. Now they do, less than three miles from where they live. Jeff and Mandy met 30 years ago when he was working […]
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New NKY Regional Trails Plan maps out 934 miles of trails across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties
What you need to know After years of preparation and planning, regional officials unveiled the NKY Regional Trails Plan – a comprehensive master plan outlining a network of paved and natural-surface trails spanning Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The plan, developed with input from 45 local governments, nonprofit leaders, and economic stakeholders, promotes a “braided […]
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Boone County to study whether street-legal UTVs should be allowed on county roads
What you need to know Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand asked fiscal court staff to formally evaluate the possibility of allowing street-legal utility terrain vehicles on certain county roads. Hand, who made the inquiry during the Boone County Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday, cited multiple instances of when members of the public advocated for expanded […]
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Boone County unveils transportation plan to guide growth through 2050
What you need to know Boone County has updated its countywide transportation plan for the first time since 2017. When the previous plan was released, county officials concentrated on developing local infrastructure to support increased commercial and residential growth. This time, their focus shifted to managing the growth that had already occurred. The update was […]
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Florence Juneteenth celebration connects community to history and culture
What you need to know Florence and the Black community are intertwined through a history rooted in the establishment of early freedmen’s communities following the emancipation of slavery. The city is home to the First Baptist African American Church, founded in 1870 by the Trustees of the Colored Baptist Association. The church had an active […]