A non-hazardous chemical spill occurred in Florence last month. Following concerns from the community expressed on social media, LINK nky contacted the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, who sent a statement confirming the spill. Boone County Emergency Management notified the state’s emergency response team on Jan. 16 that a power transformer at the now-closed Eagle […]
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Campbell County assisted living proposal; Kenton County law enforcement drones, and more
This week, in NKY government meetings, Campbell County will discuss plans for an assisted living facility; Kenton County will consider a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement drone program. 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 […]
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City of Florence Parks could see major upgrades
Major upgrades are coming soon to half a dozen parks in Northern Kentucky and the community has the opportunity to weigh in on what it likes and doesn’t like. In 2024, people in Florence shared what they wanted to see and developers went to the drawing board to come up with some of the renderings. […]
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Tesla for Newport, Florence’s Kemba Credit Union Zoning discussion, and more
This week, in government meetings, Newport will consider purchasing a Tesla for its planning and development department and the issuance of over $900,000 grant for home construction and assistance, while Florence will consider a zone change for a Kemba Credit Union. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week […]
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Florence City Council seeks applicants for open council seat
The Florence City Council is seeking applicants for a council seat that opened following the death of former Councilmember David A. Osborne, who died on Jan. 10. Kentucky law grants the city council the power to appoint a city resident to the open seat. The council has some leeway in how they do this. In […]
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Newport considers reconstituting parks division, Covington to discuss Duveneck House structural repair
Newport is considering reconstituting the parks and recreation division, Covington is discussing executing a contract with a structural repair group for the Duveneck House, and Dayton is considering a franchise agreement with Duke Energy.
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Newport considers reconstituting parks and recreation; Boone County to discuss solar energy systems
Newport is considering reconstituting the parks and recreation division and creating an economic development coordinator, while Boone County is discussing zoning regulations for solar energy systems and battery storage facilities in unincorporated areas.
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Nearly $7,000 worth of equipment stolen from Florence restaurant on Christmas Day
Written by WCPO’s Alex Null Like real-life grinches, thieves were spotted on surveillance cameras stealing equipment from a Florence restaurant on Christmas night. “I got a flamethrower, I hook up to a big propane tank and I went to hook it up and there was just no propane tank,” said Guy Cummins, Smokin’ This and […]
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Man arrested for stealing over 300 gift cards from NKY stores
A man was arrested in Gallatin County for stealing over 300 gift cards from Northern Kentucky stores, and is facing several charges including a fugitive warrant from another state.
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7 Brew Coffee franchise could open in Florence
Brew Team KY LLC is seeking a zone change request to open the first 7 Brew Coffee in Northern Kentucky, which would be a drive-thru coffee shop with a 510 square foot building and a 280 square foot remote storage/cooler accessory storage.
