A new study from the personal finance company SmartAsset determined the ten most affordable places to live in Kentucky, and five in Northern Kentucky made the list. SmartAsset analyzed local property tax data, homeowners’ insurance and home costs relative to income. Hebron was ranked third, with an average home sale closing cost of $2,281, an […]
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Burlington Man Faces Sodomy Charge Involving Minor
A Burlington man was arrested Friday and charged with one county of first degree sodomy involving a minor under the age of 12. Vicente j. Velazquez, 20, was allegedly found Wednesday with a young child on his lap. The child’s mother, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, confronted Velazquez who allegedly admitted to another […]
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Rent Report: Newport Still Tops Kentucky as Most Expensive for Large Apartment Communities
In its monthly analysis, RentCafe announced that Newport continues to post the most expensive average monthly rent for units in communities that are rented at market rate prices and that have 50 or more units. The website partnered with Yardi Matrix for the report which used a telephone survey to compile its data. In Newport, […]
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Neighbors Concerned About Blasting at Amazon Site in Boone Co.
Some residents in Boone County are upset about the blasting taking place at the Amazon Air construction site near CVG Airport. Some residents of Limaburg Road expressed their frustration to the Boone County Fiscal Court during its meeting last week. Laurie Mayleben, who just moved to this area last June, listed damage to her basement, […]
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Monthly Rent Report: Newport, Burlington Lead State in High Prices
RentCafe, an online apartment search site, released its November rent report for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The average monthly rent in Newport continues to be the highest in the state, when analyzing rental properties with more than fifty units. Burlington saw the highest average rent increase month over month, going up 1.7 percent, or $17. […]
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Best Way Disposal Opens Burlington Transfer Station
Best Way Disposal cut the ribbon on its first transfer station in Kentucky during an event in Burlington. The Boone County Transfer Station will open to the public on November 4. “We are proud to open the Boone County Transfer Station to our customers and citizens to use,” said Bill Wise, Best Way division manager. […]
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Bean Bash Moves to Boone County Fairgrounds
The Bean Bash has another new home this year. After many years at Turfway Park before relocating to the new St. Elizabeth SETEC Center in Erlanger last year, the annual event will take place for the 46th time at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington. “After moving from several sites the past few years, we’re […]
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Driver Arrested in Fatal Burlington Crash
One person was killed and two others injured after an early morning crash in Burlington on Monday. One man is behind bars, charged for his alleged role in the crash that investigators said involved intoxication and speeding. Boone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2000 block of Bluestream Drive at around 3:18 a.m. after […]
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Man Critical After Being Struck by Gun that Fired on Impact
One man is in critical condition and another is charged after a shooting in Burlington. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3000 block of Sundance Boulevard at about 10:17 p.m. on Saturday. Michael Holbrook, 46, of Cincinnati was shot in the neck and transported by helicopter to University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He […]
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Burlington Community Plaza to Move Forward
Construction of the new Burlington community plaza will soon move forward. The Boone County Fiscal Court awarded the its construction bid earlier this month. The public space will be found in Burlington’s historic downtown district on Kentucky 18, between the Boone County Justice Center and the county administration building. The community plaza will include amphitheater […]
