The Kentucky Department of Transportation is offering the public a chance to provide feedback on some of the state’s largest infrastructure projects. Now through Aug. 30, KYTC will open a monthlong review period for its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, a four-year listing of scheduled transportation projects funded by federal transportation funds. Individuals can submit comments […]
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80 Acres shuts down, ending operations at Florence vertical farming facility
80 Acres, a vertical farming company with a presence in Florence, has abruptly shut its doors for good. CEO Mike Zelkind announced on Aug. 3 that the company had exhausted the necessary capital to continue operations. All 80 Acres indoor facilities and its related subsidiaries are closing “Unfortunately, under current circumstances, we could not secure […]
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Food processing giant plans $16 million Boone County expansion
Archer Daniels Midland, a multinational food-processing corporation, will expand its Boone County facility thanks to a $16 million investment. The facility, located at 1260 Pacific Ave. on the border between unincorporated Boone County and Erlanger, serves as a regional hub for the company’s research, development and manufacturing. The expansion is expected to add approximately 14,000 […]
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Five things to know about Boone County football for 2026
In year three of Dan Court’s tenure at Boone County, the momentum continues to build. After ending a seven-year playoff drought last season, the Rebels enter the season with experience and expectations of taking another step. Here’s five things to know about the Rebels as they approach the 2026 season: Building on the Breakthrough For […]
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FIESTA tutoring program brings together English and Spanish speaking students
A grinning soon-to-be second-grader fished through a lasagna tray, grabbing squares of cardboard etched with words. It was a game he was playing with another student who was learning English, and two high school Spanish students to practice reading and sounding out words. They were at a free, weekly tutoring program at FIESTA, a nonprofit […]
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CVG partners with German airport technology alliance to advance aviation innovation
Leaders of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport have signed an agreement with the German Airport Technology & Equipment Alliance to advance supplier innovation, technology testing and international business collaboration. The agreement was signed at the recent Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, held July 20 to 24. The GATE Alliance is a consortium of […]
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KOI Superior Walls opens new manufacturing facility in Burlington
What you need to know After two years of construction, KOI Superior Walls President Ross Votel unveiled the company’s new 38,000-square-foot headquarters in Burlington. In 2024, the company broke ground on its new Burlington facility at 5719 Limaburg Road. The new facility will increase the company’s production capacity and add 6,000 square feet of office […]
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Where to get free back-to-school supplies in NKY
Northern Kentucky kids can gear up for the school year with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and even personal computers available at local events across the region this month. LINK nky compiled a list of some of those back to school events and resources independently organized by local officials, businesses and other groups. Free resources […]
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Boone County approves funding for emergency, water rescue operations
What you need to know Boone County approved two measures this week to support the operations of the county’s emergency response and water rescue divisions. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved two resolutions that were coordinated by Boone County Emergency Management Director Kevin Vogelpohl. The first resolution awarded a contract to Washington Marine, […]
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Boone County Distilling named to The Points Guy’s top 10 small businesses worth visiting
National travel outlet The Points Guy, in partnership with Capital One Business, has named Boone County Distilling among the top 10 small businesses in the United States worth building your next trip around. The list identifies 10 small businesses across the country that embody their communities’ identities and are interesting enough that a traveler would […]
