What you need to know Plans for Northern Kentucky’s first QuikTrip have advanced through a key committee of the Boone County Planning Commission. On Wednesday, the planning commission’s Zone Change Committee recommended approval of QuikTrip’s proposal to redevelop the vacant Frisch’s Big Boy site at 6808 Burlington Pike, located at the intersection of Burlington Pike […]
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Here are three takeaways from the annual ‘State of NKY’ forum
What you need to know Discussions on infrastructure, voter turnout, public participation in the political process, and the importance of local control were among the biggest takeaways from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual ‘State of Northern Kentucky’ forum. Every January, judges/executives Gary Moore of Boone County, Kris Knochelmann of Kenton County and Steve […]
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The state of medical cannabis businesses in NKY: What’s the holdup?
What you need to know Bluegrass Cannacare Operations Manager Chad Johns hopes to open what will be Boone County’s first medical cannabis dispensary in the coming weeks, but as it currently stands, the store is trying to secure enough supply to stock its shelves. Located at 6809 Burlington Pike in Florence, Bluegrass Cannacare and its […]
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NKY legislators propose Senate Bill 91 to standardize property tax forms statewide
GOP State Sen. Steve Rawlings (R-Burlington) introduced a bill on Jan. 8 that aims to standardize property tax forms in Kentucky. Rawlings, along with State Sen. Gex Williams (R-Verona) — co-sponsors of Senate Bill 91 — argue that the current system allows municipalities, counties and other taxing authorities to calculate and present property taxes to […]
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NovaCare opens Crescent Springs rehab clinic, relocates from Crestview Hills
What you need to know Crescent Springs is now home to Northern Kentucky’s newest NovaCare rehabilitation outpatient clinic, following the healthcare company’s closure of its Crestview Hills office in the fall of 2025. NovaCare Rehabilitation is a nationwide network of outpatient physical therapy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation clinics. The clinics are primarily used for physical […]
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Boone County selects firm to design safety improvements along Camp Ernst
What you need to know Boone County has selected a firm to design safety and capacity improvements along approximately four miles of Camp Ernst Road. On Jan. 14, the Boone County Fiscal Court officially selected Gresham Smith, a Cincinnati-based design and consulting firm, to design safety features along a section of Camp Ernst Road that […]
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Per Scholas targets Northern Kentucky’s growing demand for IT workers
What you need to know Northern Kentucky needs more IT workers. At least, that’s the opinion of BE NKY, the region’s foremost economic development organization. BE NKY identifies four key industry clusters for regional growth in the coming years, with information technology among them. During the organization’s quarterly economic development briefing last November, Jung Kim, […]
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5 Northern Kentucky real estate developments to watch in 2026
As 2026 sets in, several large-scale real estate development projects aim to transform the landscape of Northern Kentucky. For the new year, LINK nky is spotlighting five real estate developments to watch in 2026. These projects, including new mixed-use developments, apartment complexes, and grocery-anchored retail centers, indicate ongoing growth and investment throughout Boone, Kenton, and […]
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QuikTrip eyes former Frisch’s in Florence for 2nd Kentucky store
What you need to know QuikTrip could be the latest convenience store brand to set up shop in Boone County. Over the past two years, Wawa, a convenience store and gas station chain based in Pennsylvania, revealed an ambitious expansion into Northern Kentucky, pledging to open several stores across Boone and Campbell counties. Now, QuikTrip […]
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Kenton County Planning Commission backs Ludlow Schools’ proposed indoor athletic facility
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission has backed a proposal from the Ludlow Independent School District to build an indoor athletic facility across the street from James Rigney Memorial Stadium. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the planning commission heard a presentation from Kenton County Director of Planning Andy Videkovich on the project’s […]