A two-vehicle collision in Florence claimed the life of a Cincinnati woman on Monday afternoon. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department announced that 55-year-old Shirley Hadden was killed while attempting to turn left out of the parking lot at 7405 Industrial Road. Hadden was transported by Florence Emergency Management Services to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, […]
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Arlinghaus Builders proposes 182-home Burlington Pike development
What you need to know Northern Kentucky-based Arlinghaus Builders wants to develop 182 home subdivision on the site of the former Oak Ridge Farm along Burlington Pike between Shady Hollow Lane and Springfield Boulevard. In order for the homebuilder’s proposal to move forward, Arlinghaus needs the approval of the Boone County Planning Commission to change […]
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Off-duty Florence police officer killed in shooting with Boone County deputies
An off-duty Florence Police officer was killed in a shooting with Boone County Sheriff’s deputies Friday night, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Kentucky State Police, which is investigating the shooting, said in a release that Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 8600 block of Lely Court in Florence […]
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50 greatest NKY sports teams in 50 days: Day 13, 1987 Boone County football
We gave you the 50 greatest sports icons from NKY last summer. Since we had so much fun with that, we’re bringing you another list of the 50 greatest things this summer…The 50 greatest prep sports teams from NKY. Each day for the next 50 days, we’ll release one of the area’s 50 greatest prep sports […]
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Kroger proposes grocery store complex near Richwood Publix in Boone County
What you need to know Northern Kentucky’s grocery store wars are heating up as Kroger is planning a new store-anchored development less than a mile from the Richwood Publix, which opened in 2025. Kroger, a Fortune 500 grocery chain headquartered in Cincinnati, has prioritized expanding in Northern Kentucky following the entry of Florida-based grocer Publix […]
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Boone County library unveils trailblazer murals, history walk ahead of July 4
What you need to know The Boone County Public Library wants to honor national and local heroes on July 4th in a way that leaves a lasting impression. In anticipation of the United States’ semiquincentennial—more commonly marketed as the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence—the Boone County Public Library commissioned Cincinnati-based […]
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Residents weigh safety, traffic, rural character as Camp Ernst Road project enters design phase
What you need to know Improving roadway safety, relieving traffic congestion, and preserving the area’s rural character are among the chief concerns of Boone County residents regarding the future Camp Ernst Road improvement project. Boone County leaders have highlighted a more than four-mile stretch of Camp Ernst Road for safety upgrades, as increased residential development […]
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New Kroger, fuel center, shops proposed for Boone County; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Boone County Planning Commission is considering a new Kroger in Walton. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Covington government transition reaches major milestone with […]
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Boone County reorganizes IT department ahead of move to new emergency management HQ
What you need to know As Boone County prepares to relocate its emergency management operations to its brand-new facility, the fiscal court is reorganizing its Information Systems Department. During last week’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, the legislative body approved a resolution to reorganize the department, establishing two new positions. Boone County Administrator Matthew Webster […]
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Boone County judge/executive race adds write-in candidate William Woods
Correction: Woods’ name will not appear on the general election ballot since he filed as a write-in candidate. William Woods, a Florence resident and self-described “Reagan Conservative,” has filed to run as a write-in candidate for Boone County judge/executive. Woods announced he decided to run after receiving encouragement from some Boone County Republicans, Democrats and […]