For many years, the city of Bellevue has struggled with what to do with the landmark Marianne Theater on the edge of its business district. The theater has stood empty and in disrepair despite several attempts to find a plan for its use. On Wednesday night, the city was no closer to a solution on […]
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Dayton mayor highlights city growth in State of the City address
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker gave a State of the City address at the council meeting on Tuesday. He addressed council and community members through a tapped video as he was not in town for the meeting. “I apologize that I can’t be there tonight to present my State of City in person, but I still […]
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Florence approves zone change for 7 Brew Coffee, life skills facility, EV chargers
Zone changes for a 7 Brew Coffee, an autism support facility and a Tesla charging station expansion have been approved by Florence City Council. The approval occurred during a council meeting on Tuesday, following a previous discussion in which the Boone County Planning Commission recommended approval. 7 Brew Coffee Council approved a zoning change for 7 Brew […]
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Personal support key to moms’, babies’ mental health
This story is part of our latest super issue, which examines solutions to Northern Kentucky’s mental health challenges. Click here to learn more. In early 2020, Courtney McWhorter was “basically homeless.” She was in what she described as a toxic relationship. She was using methamphetamine. And she was pregnant. “I also had some felony warrants hanging […]
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Florence creates a Transportation Improvement District
Florence has become the first city in Kentucky to create a Transportation Improvement District, knowns as a TID, designed to give communities more funding flexibility and local control of transportation-related projects. The city council voted 4 to 2 on Tuesday to approve an ordinance creating the district, an opportunity made possible through the state legislature. […]
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Florence awards Medal of Valor to two first responders
The city of Florence and the Florence Police Department honored two first responders with the Medal of Valor at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Officer Jacob Sander of the Florence Police Department and Sergeant Jon Ball of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department were awarded the honor for their actions during an incident on Jan. 12. “The […]
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Section of US 27 may be renamed to honor Pat Crowley
A section of US 27 could be renamed in honor of longtime journalist and public relations expert Pat Crowley, who died in December at the age of 63. Southgate passed a resolution at its Feb. 19 council meeting to rename the section from about Highland Avenue in Fort Thomas to Fifth Street in Newport: The […]
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Fort Thomas approves funding for street repair plan
Fort Thomas City Council approved the city’s 2025-26 budget for street repair and maintenance. By approving the “streets plan” months ahead instead of waiting until the start of the fiscal year in June, City Administrator Matt Kremer said it can save the city some money. Early bidding gives construction companies time to plan the project […]
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Six Florence firefighters promoted to lieutenant positions
A crowd of family and friends gathered at the Florence city council meeting on Tuesday to congratulate six firefighters who earned the rank of lieutenant in the Florence Fire/EMS Department. All six took the oath of office given by Mayor Julie Aubuchon. Chief Rodney Wren introduced each firefighter and noted how long they’ve been with […]
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Florence reviews plans for 7 Brew Coffee, life skills facility, EV chargers
Florence is reviewing plans for a new 7 Brew Coffee, an autism support facility and EV charger expansion in the city. On Tuesday, Florence officials discussed the three projects the Boone County Planning Commission recommended, and Director of Community Development Todd Morgan presented requests for proposals. Council did not vote on the recommendations, but had […]
