What you need to know A small Christian school in Boone County is planning to upgrade its facilities following support from the Boone County Fiscal Court. The Robert Lightner Foundation, a nonprofit Christian organization, runs Union Pointe Christian Academy, a small private school that used to operate out of Florence Baptist Church at 642 Mt. […]
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Union approves multiple board, leadership appointments
What you need to know! The Union City Commission approved a series of key appointments and leadership assignments during its regular meeting Monday night, filling several board positions and superintendent roles for the upcoming year. Richard Wilkinson officially swore an oath as an alternate member of the Union-Walton Joint Code Enforcement Board, beginning his term […]
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Union leaders oppose Florence’s proposed 300-plus unit apartment development
What you need to know! City leaders oppose a proposed residential development in Florence that could add over 300 apartment units to undeveloped land along Old U.S. 42, citing significant concerns about traffic congestion and public safety. During the Nov. 17 caucus meeting, Union Mayor Larry Solomon and city commissioners discussed the project as part […]
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Snow emergencies declared in Kenton, Boone Counties
Level 1 snow emergencies have been declared in both Boone and Kenton Counties, as of Tuesday morning. There are also plenty of school closures around the region. Check them out at our media partner WCPO’s website here. Level 1 snow emergencies entail hazardous road conditions, including snow drifts and the potential for ice buildup. Although […]
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Lianna Nguyen launches campaign for Boone County Fiscal Court
Lianna Nguyen, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for the Boone County Fiscal Court. According to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, Nguyen is running for Boone County’s 2nd district commissioner seat, currently held by Hand. The fiscal court is comprised of three Republicans: Chet Hand, Jesse Brewer, and Cathy Flaig, along with Judge/Executive Gary Moore. […]
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Boone County brings tax lockbox services back home with Heritage Bank
What you need to know Boone County business owners will no longer have to ship their occupational license tax payments off to Baltimore. On Nov. 18, Boone County Fiscal Court approved an agreement with Heritage Bank to return lockbox services to a Boone County financial institution. Currently, when it’s time for Boone County business owners […]
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Some Boone County election results improperly certified, motion says
What you need to know Just when the issues surrounding last year’s local elections in Union were seemingly resolved, a new motion has been submitted to the Boone County Circuit Court alleging that the Boone County Board of Elections improperly certified multiple election results last year. Additionally, the motion argues, Deputy Clerk Stacy Adkins may […]
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Residents have mixed opinions as officials mull Union Landing updates
What you need to know! Residents had mixed opinions about the Union Landing development proposal at Monday night’s commission meeting, while officials took notes to prepare to make a final decision in December. The public hearing addressed the zoning map amendment for the Robert E. Reeves estate, focusing on traffic, density and the area’s rural […]
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Girls 33rd District: Cooper aims to extend dominance under new leadership
The 33rd District enters the new season with storylines everywhere: a defending champion with a new coach, rising stars across the region, and programs rebuilding with renewed stability. From Cooper’s title-tested core to Ryle’s maturing talent, Conner’s returning youth, and Boone County’s effort to bounce back, the district again promises depth, pressure, and unpredictability. Here’s […]
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Boys 33rd District: New faces, new roles, same high stakes
Ryle boys basketball coach Nick Dorning still remembers his first 33rd District game, when former Cooper coach Tim Sullivan greeted him with a warning and a welcome: “Welcome to the 33rd District.” It wasn’t just an introduction, it was a reminder of how competitive the district is, and that reminder isn’t going away. Ryle and […]
