What you need to know A Florence-based hospitality company is looking to expand its footprint within the city after proposing an upscale mixed-use development anchored by two hotels and a sit-down restaurant. Athena Hospitality Group owns and operates several hotels throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana and New Jersey. The firm’s portfolio includes brands from some of […]
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Meet your superintendent: Bellevue
Bellevue Independent Schools Superintendent Misty Middleton doesn’t want the district to celebrate improvement just once. “We want it to become part of who we are,” she wrote in an email to LINK nky. Middleton has set a high bar since joining Bellevue in 2022, bringing Grandview Elementary School out of the state’s comprehensive support program […]
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Governor orders flags to half staff in honor of Dolly Parton
Governor Andy Beshear has ordered American flags in the commonwealth to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Flags should remain lowered until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 1. “Dolly Parton was an American icon who brought people together and spread joy,” said Beshear in a […]
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Crescent Springs Council approves settlement for Ireland Avenue development
Crescent Springs City Council resolved a dispute over a proposed apartment development on Ireland Avenue at its Aug. 24 meeting and approved Ordinance 2026-9. Developers revised the proposed project after previous opposition and litigation involving the property. The approved plan calls for residents to access the apartment units from Ireland Avenue rather than Harris Street. […]
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Fort Thomas Merchants & Music Festival announces 2026 lineup
The Merchants & Music Festival lineup is here. Get ready for a day of music, vendors and fun on Sept. 19 at Tower Park, 900 S Fort Thomas Ave. This year, the festival is expanding to an all-day event throughout the city. The music lineup is as follows: Merchants & Music is free to attend. Check […]
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Florence approves long-term lease for Boone County Clerk’s satellite office
What you need to know The Florence City Council has recently approved a long-term lease agreement to keep the Boone County Clerk’s Office operating on the campus of the Florence Government Center. The Boone County Clerk currently operates a satellite office in a building on the Florence Government Center campus at 8020 Veterans Memorial Drive. […]
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New grant open to Bellevue businesses, commercial property owners
The 2026 “Boost Bellevue Grant” is now live. Established earlier this month by the Bellevue City Council and mayor, the Boost Bellevue Grant is designed to help local business owners and commercial property owners make improvements to their buildings inside and out. Eligible projects may include updates that improve the appearance, functionality, accessibility and overall […]
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Boone County Schools proposes lower property taxes, more revenue
Taxpayers within Boone County School District may see lower property tax rates even as the district plans to generate more revenue than last year. Boone County’s board of education voted to propose new rates at an Aug. 13 regular meeting. Under new state rules, districts must propose and advertise rates for two weeks before the […]
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West Sixth Brewing to close Covington Haus
West Sixth Brewing is closing its Covington location after less than two years in business. The Lexington-based company opened the brewery in an old firehouse building under cocktail bar Second Story, located at 100 W. Sixth St., in early 2025. Bartenders will pour the last beer this Saturday, according to a Facebook post from the […]
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Kentucky’s road projects down by more than 50% this summer
State road projects across Kentucky have dropped dramatically this summer, usually one of the busiest times for road crews. The Kentucky Lantern analyzed monthly documents called Eligible Bidders Lists from this summer and the previous two summers published by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that show the various road projects the cabinet is seeking bids for […]