One of the nation’s biggest country music artists is headed to Northern Kentucky to celebrate the release of her latest album — and you can go for just $9. Megan Moroney’s newest album “Cloud 9” officially dropped Friday. Last week, Moroney announced a special “9 cities in 9 days” tour to accompany the album’s release, […]
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LINK nky sports editor elected to 10th Region Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
LINK nky Sports Editor Evan Dennison has been elected into the 10th Region Girl’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame class of 2026. Dennison made his name in Kentucky’s media ecosystem through his coverage of 10th Region sports at The Ledger Independent in Maysville from 2015 to 2022. Following that, he became the Sports Editor […]
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‘Our Boone County 2045’ comprehensive plan update approved
What you need to know The Boone County Planning Commission has approved the passage of its updated comprehensive plan. The plan – titled Our Boone County 2045 Plan – is the update to the county’s comprehensive plan, a document that guides future development and land-use decisions in unincorporated Boone County and the cities of Florence, […]
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Whitewater Car Wash proposal advances after traffic concerns reviewed
What you need to know After its proposal was deferred at the Feb. 4 Boone County Planning Commission meeting, Whitewater Car Wash has resubmitted it to the Zone Change committee for further evaluation. Whitewater Car Wash, a Tomball, Texas-based car wash franchise, is expanding into Northern Kentucky. There are currently five locations in southwestern Ohio, […]
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Newport’s MegaCorp Pavilion no longer accepting cash at box office
One of the largest concert venues in Northern Kentucky will no longer accept cash as a form of payment at its box office. MegaCorp Pavilion, a concert venue located within Newport’s Ovation development, announced on Facebook that its box office will no longer accept cash. It is, however, still accepting debit and credit cards. MegaCorp […]
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Fort Wright unlikely to partner with Flock
Fort Wright discussed a potential contract with Flock Safety at their Feb. 18 caucus meeting. Council members Jason Collins and Bernie Wessels requested City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey pull information about the company and a potential agreement. Mayor Dave Hatter let his opposition be known at the start of the discussion. “I’m a no,” Hatter […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria set to reopen in Newport this March
Following nearly eight months of suspended operations due to a relocation, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is set to reopen in its new storefront along Monmouth Street. On Feb. 16, Strong’s announced on Facebook that it plans to open at its new location on 708 Monmouth St. in March, which was previously JerZee’s sports […]
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Dutch Bros location proposed for Mall Road in Florence
What you need to know Dutch Bros is the latest coffee franchise that could open a shop in Florence, pending a decision by the Boone County Planning Commission. In early February, Frankfort-based Village at the Mall Holdings LLC requested a change to the concept development plan for a 10.7-acre lot at 7606-7654 Mall Road in […]
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Boone County library receives $25k grant for America250 project
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded the Boone County Public Library a $25,000 grant to support a proposed outdoor mural project depicting several national heroes and trailblazers. Through the grant, the Boone County Public Library proposed a project called In Words We Rise: Celebrating American Trailblazers, which would feature an outdoor exhibit at […]
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Boone County closer to adopting comprehensive plan update
What you need to know Boone County is finalizing its ‘Boone County – Plan 2045,’ an update to its comprehensive plan that will steer land use decisions in the coming years. In 2023, Boone County initiated the process to update its comprehensive plan, a long-term, strategic document that guides future development and land-use decisions in […]