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 […]
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Wilder to discuss development plans for Bobby Mackey’s, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Wilder Planning and Zoning will review stage one and two development plans for Bobby Mackey’s. 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? Boone County preservation plan aims […]
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Weather Service confirms two tornadoes struck Boone, Kenton Counties
The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least two different tornadoes struck Northern Kentucky earlier this week: a category EF2 tornado that began in Dearborn County, Indiana, and ended in Boone County; and a category EF1 tornado that began in Boone County and ended in Kenton County. The Director of the Kenton County Homeland […]
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Florence Juneteenth celebration connects community to history and culture
What you need to know Florence and the Black community are intertwined through a history rooted in the establishment of early freedmen’s communities following the emancipation of slavery. The city is home to the First Baptist African American Church, founded in 1870 by the Trustees of the Colored Baptist Association. The church had an active […]
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Boone County restores 911 service after storm-related outage
Boone County’s 911 service is back online after experiencing power outages following a tornado that touched down in Florence overnight, leaving several homes and businesses damaged. Boone County announced that its 911 service and the county’s non-emergency hotline, (859) 371-1234, were back online as of 10 a.m. today. During the outage, 911 calls were routed […]
