What you need to know Florence has updated its rules and regulations for its citywide police department to better align its policies with the ‘Police Officers Bill of Rights.’ The Police Officers’ Bill of Rights, a state law enacted by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1980, was designed to provide due process protections for law […]
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M&P Logistics seeks approval for expanded truck parking facility in Florence
What you need to know An expanding logistics company has unveiled plans to develop a new parking area for box trucks, semi-trailers and passenger vehicles in front of its headquarters in Florence. Last Wednesday, Mackenzie & Paige Logistics, more commonly known as M&P Logistics, presented a proposal to the Boone County Planning Commission to amend […]
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Election finance complaint filed against Chet Hand ahead of May 19 primary
What you need to know Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand refuted claims made in an election finance complaint filed last week amid an increasingly contentious judge/executive primary against incumbent Gary Moore. Eighteen days before the May 19 primary election, Boone County resident Phyllis Sparks filed a complaint with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, accusing […]
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Boone County Planning Commission advances proposal for second Planet Fitness in Florence
What you need to know Florence is one step closer to getting its second Planet Fitness after the Boone County Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposed gym development on Wednesday, May 6. Midwest Fitness Partners, a holding company that operates around 60 Planet Fitness gyms, seeks to develop a two-story, approximately 33,000-square-foot Planet Fitness […]
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Boone County renews KYTC road aid agreement as funding drops nearly 18%
What you need to know Boone County has renewed its agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to receive its share of funding from the state’s county road aid program, although the amount is lower than last year. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution authorizing the reception of $778,493.91 in County Road […]
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ARMOR-IIMAK to invest $6M in Hebron facility expansion
ARMOR-IIMAK, a global manufacturer specializing in thermal transfer ribbons and printing solutions for labeling and packaging, announced a $6 million investment into expanding its Boone County facility. ARMOR-IIMAK, located at 2900 Earhart Ct. in Hebron, makes thermal transfer ribbons for digital printing uses. The investment aims to increase production capacity and consolidate certain production volumes […]
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Union Town Plan update reflects past growth, future development
What you need to know The City of Union is updating its long-term land use plan, which outlines the city’s internal strategy for managing development. Since 2000, Union’s population has grown substantially, increasing from approximately 2,800 that year to nearly 8,000 in 2024. As a result, Union’s land use goals are now different from what […]
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Walton’s Calloway Advanced Technologies wins state microAward
Walton-based Calloway Advanced Technologies has been awarded microAward from the Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation. Calloway Advanced Technologies designs and develops advanced fluid control components without using elastomers. Its metal-on-metal technology prevents leaks and operates reliably in extreme conditions, including high temperatures, high pressure and high-radiation environments. Calloway was recognized for its Hand-Actuated Locking Omni-seal, […]
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Three Boone County markets join 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Program
Three Boone County businesses were accepted into the 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program, a statewide certification and marketing program for farm markets that sell directly to consumers. As part of the program, Eagle Bend Alpacas/Eagle Bend’s Yarn & Fiber Shop, Kinman Farm Market and McGlasson Farms will have access to shared advertising, […]
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Florence advances ordinance targeting road-blocking traffic queues
What you need to know The City of Florence took its first steps toward passing an ordinance that would curb car queuing caused by high-turnover businesses spilling onto public right-of-ways. On Tuesday, April 28, the Florence City Council held the first reading of an ordinance addressing motor vehicle queuing, which is most common at high-traffic […]