The 2026 Woody Plant Symposium will bring a full day of education on trees, shrubs, vines and plant health to Boone County on Oct. 22. The event will take place at the Boone County Enrichment Center at 1824 Patrick Dr. in Burlington, with programming from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. […]
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Meet NKY candidates before the November election at free LINK nky events
LINK nky will host free, public meet and greets for local candidates running in the upcoming November election this week and next week. One event will be hosted for each county. We invite community members and voters to come out and personally talk with candidates from every level of government in Northern Kentucky about the […]
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First Financial to host Northern Kentucky food drive in October
First Financial Bank will host a food drive at its financial centers in Burlington, Covington, Edgewood and Hebron. The food drive will be held from Oct. 1-30, accepting donations of canned and nonperishable food items in marked bins. “In all that we do, we are committed to the wellbeing of our neighbors,” said Roddell McCullough, […]
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Boone Planning Commission backs 182-home subdivision on former Baptist Convalescent Center site
What you need to know The Boone County Planning Commission has backed a proposal from Arlinghaus Builders to develop a 182-home subdivision on the site of the unrealized Baptist Convalescent Center. On Aug. 5, the planning commission voted 11 to 1 to recommend approval of Arlinghaus Builders’ proposal to develop a new subdivision on a […]
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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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Burlington native, Kentucky National Guard officer returns to CrossFit Games with resilience forged through military service
What you need to know 1st Lt. Erik Thomas of the Kentucky Army National Guard attributes his resilience to his military service, which he believes has prepared him to compete in the 2026 CrossFit Games. After finishing 13th in the Masters division of the CrossFit Games in 2025, Thomas, a native of Burlington, is running […]
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Burlington Antique Show returns to Boone County Fairgrounds for 45th year
The Burlington Antique Show is returning to the Boone County Fairgrounds in late July, marking its 45th year as one of Northern Kentucky’s longstanding outdoor antiques markets. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., regardless of weather, at Boone County Fairgrounds — located at 5819 Idlewild Road in […]
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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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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, […]
