At its height, 80 Acres was considered a “unicorn” by startup analysts, a designation reserved for privately held companies valued at more than $1 billion. The Hamilton, Ohio-based vertical farming startup had expanded into multiple states and was supplying fresh produce to major grocery retailers like Kroger. Then, on Aug. 3, the company abruptly announced […]
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Fischer Homes looks to expand Ballyshannon development by 687 units
A subsidiary of Fischer Homes is looking to add 687 housing units to the Ballyshannon development in Boone County. A request for a zoning change that would allow for the construction of the units came before the Boone County Planning Commission last Wednesday. The planning commission will issue a recommendation on the zoning change request […]
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Boone County school board votes down proposal to redistrict up to 500 students
Boone County Schools Board of Education voted against a measure that would have redistricted hundreds of students from Longbranch Elementary School in response to urgent overcrowding concerns. Last week, the board voted down a proposal to create a committee responsible for recommending a plan to redistrict up to 500 students from Longbranch to other schools […]
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How a Campbell County construction class is helping students master math
Campbell County Middle School seventh grader Bentley Green and his construction crew hot glued together popsicle sticks to create a trestle bridge of triangles — a shape known for its structural strength. It’s the second year he’s taken the middle school’s construction class because he wanted to learn more about his dad’s industry. Last year, […]
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Why biotech founders are now betting on Kentucky
After spending much of her life on the U.S. coasts, Clareo Biosciences co-founder Melissa Smith felt Kentucky was the best place to grow her life sciences company. Smith co-founded Clareo Biosciences in Louisville in 2024. The company uses technology developed at the University of Louisville to analyze the immune system’s genetic characteristics, helping researchers better […]
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Forensic auditor explains Fort Thomas’ $847K discrepancy as residents question oversight
Questions about financial oversight and accountability took center stage during Thursday’s Fort Thomas City Council meeting as officials and residents discussed the findings of a forensic audit. The special meeting gave city council members and residents an opportunity to question representatives from accounting firm Dean Dorton about the city’s financial discrepancies, years of accounting problems […]
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‘You can be brave and scared’: NKY family turns daughter’s cancer battle into hope for others
A new Northern Kentucky foundation is helping kids with serious illnesses face their circumstances with courage. “Our biggest mission is to provide kids comfort, care and spread the message that you can be brave and scared at the same time,” said Derrick Robinson, founder of the Brave Like Remington Foundation The Brave Like Remington Foundation […]
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NKY on Tap: Spinning records and pouring beers at Ludlow Vinyl & Tap
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. There is a new place to grab a beer in Northern Kentucky, and they call themselves Ludlow Vinyl & Tap. Now, when I heard that someone was opening a […]
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Publix opens new store in Florence
Publix Super Market is now in Florence, y’all. Publix opened its 10th Kentucky store at Farmview Commons, 8740 US 42 in Florence on Oct. 7. The 58,817-square-foot Publix Super Market has an adjacent Publix Liquors. Over the past three years, the Florida-based grocer has opened stores in Walton and Cold Spring, with additional locations in […]
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Meet NKY’s newest voters: What high school seniors say about casting their first ballot
Each election cycle, a new crop of 18-year-olds are eligible to vote for the first time — though that demographic remains largely under-registered, especially in Kentucky. Kentucky has above average registration rates for eligible voters over 45 and below average registration rates for 18-year-old voters, according to a June 2026 report from The Civics Center, a […]
