What you need to know CORRECTION: The original version of this story misidentified an agency that had provided funding for the sewer project. The relevant lines have been corrected.–LINK nky editorial, Aug. 27, 2026. A Boone County naturalist’s attempt to prevent Sanitation District 1 from taking her land for a massive sewer project could end […]
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Circus bringing acrobats, clowns and ‘Globe of Death’ to Boone County
The circus is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds next month! Specifically, an act called the Cirque Du Luxe is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington Sept. 3 -6. “Cirque Du Luxe features world class artists from all over the globe,” according to the show’s website. “Featuring international acrobats, jugglers, clowns and the […]
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Riverfest returns Sept. 6: What to know before heading to Newport
If you’re heading to Newport for Riverfest, plan to arrive early and don’t count on your usual route home. This year’s Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks is happening on Sept. 6. The annual event draws thousands to the Ohio Riverfront for a day filled with live music and entertainment, culminating in a drone show […]
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Lloyd Memorial HS, community orgs to pilot supply chain career program
Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger and a group of local service and advocacy organizations will launch a new pilot program in October to prepare graduating seniors for careers in logistics, manufacturing, and other supply chain professions. “Today’s employers are seeking young professionals who possess both technical knowledge and strong workplace skills,” said Jesse Simmons, […]
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Boone County offering free tire disposal event Saturday
Boone County residents can dispose of unwanted tires for free as part of the county’s Waste Tire Collection Event. The event is on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Boone County Recycling Center, located at 3275 Maplewood Drive in Burlington. Collection hours are from 8 a.m. to noon. Boone County will accept passenger, tractor, semi, bicycle, […]
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Verst Logistics relocates executive team to new CirclePort office
What you need to know Verst Logistics, one of Northern Kentucky’s largest logistics companies, has relocated its executive staff to an office building in CirclePort. Company leaders described the move as a celebration of Verst’s 60th anniversary. Dubbed the Verst Logistics Excellence Center, the office at Olympic Corporate Center II at 3900 Olympic Blvd. in […]
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Inspections to lead to lane closures on Big Mac Bridge next week
Various lane closures will occur next week on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, also known as the Big Mac Bridge, to allow work crews to perform inspections, according to a Friday announcement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The inspections are scheduled to take place from Monday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug. 28, weather permitting. Drivers […]
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Covington weighs $6M police tech deal for license plate readers, AI and drone
Covington will vote to renew and extend its contract with Axon Enterprise, a company that makes police body cams, automatic license plate readers and other police tech, next week. Worth just over $6 million, the new 10-year contract will include mobile license plate reader cameras for squad cars, a new police drone, tasers, new AI-integrated […]
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Former Ludlow council member sues city for alleged rights violations
Former Ludlow City Council Member Lori Davenport is suing the city, two Ludlow Police officers and several city leaders in federal court. Davenport is alleging retaliation for constitutionally protected speech, false arrest and malicious prosecution, essentially alleging a violation of her rights under the First and Fourth amendments to the Constitution. The suit stems from […]
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IKEA to open new store concept in Florence
Swedish home furniture retailer IKEA will open a new store concept in Florence next week. Last November, the company announced plans to open an IKEA Plan and Order Point with Pick-up — a small, showroom-style storefront for home design consultations and order collection. In this new format, customers can meet one-on-one with an IKEA employee […]