What you need to know UPDATE: The original version of this story contained some imprecise wording and sentence structure that led to some unclear meaning. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and have edited the relevant lines for better clarity. –LINK nky editorial, Nov. 26, 2025. Crescent Springs City Council voted down […]
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Kentucky’s Speed-to-Market Initiatives Have the Commonwealth Ready for Future Economic Growth
The best ability is availability, and Kentucky checks that box when it comes to sites open and ready for future business. As the commonwealth’s economy continues to grow, the number of businesses looking to locate and expand throughout the state has grown with it. Companies across the country and around the world are seeking to […]
Park Hills zoning revisions (finally) clear planning commission
What you need to know A long-worked-on revision to Park Hills’ zoning structure cleared the Kenton County Planning Commission Thursday night. The process by which the city has tried to update its zoning has at times been rancorous and legally ambiguous, but the unanimous recommendation from the planning commission marks a milestone in the process. […]
Covington seeks developers for two more blocks at IRS site
The City of Covington is seeking developers for two more blocks at the Central Riverfront development site, located at the site of the old IRS building. Specifically, the city is looking for developers for block C, which spans just under an acre, and block F, which spans 1.52 acres. “We’re not just looking for a […]
Crescent Springs considers 17-townhome development
What you need to know A concept plan for a 17-townhouse development in Crescent Springs came before the city council this week for a first reading and discussion after City Council Member Jeannine Bell Smith appealed the Kenton County Planning Commission’s approval of the plan in September. No official action took place at the meeting […]
Proposed Florence Wawa creates dilemmas for city leaders
Changes are on the horizon for the busy US 42 corridor in Florence. Florence may be getting a new Bank of America branch and a new Wawa market. The two developments being considered moved closer to approval during the Oct. 14 Florence City Council business meeting. The Bank of America Change of Concept Development Plan […]
Covington weighs deadline extensions for CCR development
What you need to know A developer at the Covington Central Riverfront Development has requested an extension of the final closing of the land purchase, as well as deadline extensions for constructing the development from the Covington Board of Commissioners. The request, from developer CCR-MN Developers, LLC., came before the board at its meeting on […]
Covington greenlights $8.545M development in Central Riverfront project
Covington City Commission has approved an $8.545 million development with 10 single family homes and two mixed-use buildings, which will be built on the former site of the IRS building, with the first phase of construction set to begin in May 2025.
New education software approved for Boone County Schools
The Boone County School Board has approved new educational support software, and educators have said they’re happy about it. During Thursday’s regular session, board members voted 3-1 in favor of the Panorama Education license agreement. Division 4 Board Member Cindy Young cast the dissenting vote, while Division 2 Board Member Maria Brown was absent. Educators […]
City of Union conducting survey on Town Center project
The City of Union is seeking input from residents regarding its Town Center project through an online survey. Union Town Center is a 90-acre area located at the intersection of Mt. Zion Road and U.S. 42. The project consists of Union’s Old Business District along Old Union Road and future new business development, according to the […]
