The city of Elsmere has entered into negotiations with both SHP Architecture and Design and John L. Maxwell Construction for a new public works facility. On Tuesday, the Elsmere City Council agreed to begin negotiations with the design and construction firms for the new public works building. Council also conducted the first reading to issue […]
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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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Covington’s newest dog park honors legendary police K-9 Ernie
Covington has a new dog park! The city cut the ribbon on the K-9 Ernie Memorial Dog Park located in Hands Pike Park off Hands Pike in South Covington Tuesday. The new park is named after Covington Police K-9 Ernie, the namesake of a state law that made it a felony to assault a police […]
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NorthKey launches 24/7 mental health, substance use crisis hotline
NorthKey Community Care, the state-designated Community Mental Health Center for Kentucky’s eight northernmost counties, has launched a new 24/7 mental and substance use crisis hotline. “The line connects callers with NorthKey’s trained local behavioral health professionals who can assess their needs, provide support and help identify next steps,” according to a NorthKey press release. “People […]
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Woody Plant Symposium coming to Burlington
The 2026 Woody Plant Symposium will bring a full day of education on trees, shrubs, vines and plant health to Boone County on Oct. 22. The event will take place at the Boone County Enrichment Center at 1824 Patrick Dr. in Burlington, with programming from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. […]
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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 […]
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Florence Flock cameras remain off as city forms review committee
Florence’s Flock Safety cameras remain deactivated as the city prepares to begin a broader review of the license plate reader technology. Florence and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office are forming a joint committee of law enforcement, legal, and information technology security experts to examine the cameras from public safety, privacy and oversight perspectives. The group […]
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Former Holmes student sues district over alleged failures surrounding teacher abuse
A former Holmes High School student abused by her teacher is suing the Covington Independent Public Schools district and 10 unnamed employees, alleging they failed to report or stop abusive conduct on campus. She is also suing her convicted abuser, Mason Goins. Goins is currently serving out a seven year sentence at the Fulton County […]
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NKU to honor two longtime NKY judges/executive with Lincoln Award
Northern Kentucky University and the NKU Foundation will honor two longtime Northern Kentucky judges/executive with its annual Lincoln Awards. The 2026 honorees are Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore and Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery. Established by the NKU president in 1992, the Lincoln Awards recognize people from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana for outstanding citizenship, professional […]
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Independence could allow front-yard accessory structures on larger properties
The Independence City Council has begun the process of changing city regulations to allow for accessory structures in front yards — but only in certain zones and only on large lots. The proposed regulation changes would allow accessory structures in front yards of the city’s three largest residential zones: its residential rural estate, residential large […]
