This week at NKY government meetings, Campbell County Planning and Zoning will hear adaptive-reuse plans for the Grant’s Lick and Silver Grove School buildings. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Covington […]
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Residents pack Boone County hearing to oppose potential 340-unit luxury apartment development near Union
What you need to know Dozens of residents filled the chambers of the Boone County Administration Building Wednesday evening to voice their opposition to a proposed luxury apartment complex near the Union-Florence border. The proposal has proven to be polarizing, with many Boone County residents and Union city officials vehemently opposing it, while some Florence […]
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Boone County governments begin exploring e-bike, e-scooter regulations
What you need to know Three local governments in Boone County are kick-starting discussions about regulating the use of electric micro-mobility vehicles, such as electric bikes and scooters, within their jurisdictions. Last week, the cities of Union and Florence, as well as the Boone County Fiscal Court, discussed ongoing efforts among the county’s various governmental […]
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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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Independence to vote on 336 apartments, space for 10 businesses, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a proposed development could bring 336 apartments and 10 businesses to roughly 40 acres in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Newport explores new historic […]
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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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Union to provide Union Town Plan update, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Union will give a Union Town Plan update. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Here’s what’s next for Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties The Newport Board […]
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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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Union to weigh rezoning for 135-home development, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Union is considering changing the zoning of about 22 acres at 9944 Old Union Road that would allow a suburban housing development. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY […]
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Florence seeks artists for permanent public art installation at city’s Nature Park
The City of Florence is looking for artists to create permanent public installations at Florence Nature Park. Enhancing the park, located at 7200 Nature Park Drive, is part of an ongoing effort from the city to beautify public spaces through art. Selected artwork will be installed at one of the locations identified in the Florence […]
