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 […]
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Child dies from injuries sustained in a Florence collision on July 6
A 12-year-old boy involved in a two-vehicle collision in Florence on July 6 has died, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Camden Hunter of Cincinnati died on Monday, July 13, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He was transferred to the hospital the morning of the crash following injuries sustained in the collision. Hunter was one […]
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Boone County Planning Commission backs Drees’ townhomes in Hebron, Big Sandy Superstore in Florence
What you need to know Two major Northern Kentucky development projects are moving forward thanks to recent backing from the Boone County Planning Commission: one for a proposed residential development and another for a future big-box furniture store. Drees Homes The Boone County Planning Commission on July 1 recommended approval of a zone change request […]
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Florence JumpZone to close for $1M+ expansion, rebrand as Amped Up Fun Factory
What you need to know Popular Florence-based indoor playground and party center, JumpZone, is set to close its doors in late August for a full renovation, expansion and rebrand. On July 8, JumpZone owner Josh Fulmer announced he would temporarily close his business on August 31 to allow for the buildout of a new family-fun […]
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Gateway Community & Technical College Summer Fest returns to Florence July 18
Gateway Community & Technical College’s annual summer festival is returning to Florence. On Saturday, July 18, Gateway will host its annual Summer Fest at its Boone Campus in Florence, located at 500 Technology Way. The free community event is scheduled from noon to 2:30 p.m. Summer Fest offers a range of family-friendly activities, including face […]
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Newport Police to host Flock camera town hall, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Newport Police Department is hosting a town hall to answer questions about Flock cameras. 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 last week in NKY government? Arlinghaus Builders proposes 182-home […]
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Off-duty Florence police officer killed in shooting with Boone County deputies
An off-duty Florence Police officer was killed in a shooting with Boone County Sheriff’s deputies Friday night, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Kentucky State Police, which is investigating the shooting, said in a release that Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 8600 block of Lely Court in Florence […]
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Where to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Northern Kentucky
From parades and carnival rides to concerts, fireworks and even a wrestling match, Northern Kentucky cities are celebrating Independence Day with events for all ages as the nation marks its 250th birthday. To help plan your holiday weekend, LINK nky has rounded up some of the largest Fourth of July celebrations taking place throughout the […]
