Florence’s annual Spring Clean Up Week is approaching! The City of Florence will hold its annual Spring Clean Up Week April 20–26 at the Public Services Maintenance Facility, 7850 Tanners Lane. The event is open only to Florence residents who must show proof of residency at drop-off. Residents can dispose of household debris during the […]
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Thomas Massie back in NKY amid heated primary challenge
What you need to know Republican Congressman Thomas Massie was back in Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, April 8, where he spoke before a crowd of potential voters amid a tough primary challenge from former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. Massie, along with Democratic candidate Jesse Brewer, joined the Optimist Club of Covington at PeeWee’s in Crescent […]
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NKY tourism generates $3.3 billion in 2025, report shows
Northern Kentucky’s tourism and visitors bureau, meetNKY, found that Northern Kentucky’s tourism economy generated around $3.3 billion in visitor spending throughout 2025. Recently, the organization published its annual report, which revealed that Northern Kentucky welcomed 26.5 million visitors in 2025. In addition, the region generated $475 million in lodging revenue last year, even as parts […]
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Perfetti Van Melle Americas names Rebecca Dunphey as president
Erlanger-based confections manufacturer Perfetti Van Melle Americas unveiled Rebecca Dunphey as its new president for the company’s Americas Business Unit. The company is known for producing major brands including Airheads, Mentos, Chupa Chups, Trident and Dentyne. Dunphey will report to the Group CEO and Executive Director Sameer Suneja. She succeeds Sylvia Buxton, who led the North America business for […]
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Moore, Hand outline competing visions for Boone County’s future
What you need to know Longtime incumbent Gary Moore and Commissioner Chet Hand faced off in the Boone County judge/executive debate Tuesday night, where they outlined their visions for the future, contrasting themselves through the lens of continuity versus change. More than 300 people gathered at the Boone County Public Library in Burlington on April […]
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City of Union planning to modernize nuisance ordinance
What you need to know Union is getting the ball rolling to update its citywide nuisance ordinance, which was created nearly a decade ago. During a Union City Commission meeting on April 6, the legislative body discussed updating its nuisance ordinance to improve its enforceability. City Administrator Amy Safran explained that the discussion was triggered […]
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Second Planet Fitness proposed in Florence
What you need to know Developers seek to build a second Planet Fitness in Boone County, with the proposed location just a short distance from the existing gym. Cornerstone Development LLC, a Cincinnati-based real estate holding company, wants to change the concept development plan for a 3.9-acre parcel of land in Florence to allow the […]
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Kentucky launches online boat registration renewal option
Kentucky is launching a new online option for boat registration renewals, allowing Kentucky boat owners to complete the process without visiting a county clerk’s office. Boat owners can now renew their registration online by using their Kentucky boat number and vessel title number. In order to qualify, boat owners must have active registrations set to […]
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The Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway is likely coming to Boone County
What you need to know Legislation that would rename a stretch of highway in Boone County after the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk is currently sitting on the governor’s desk. Although Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, could veto the legislation, it’s anticipated that the Republican supermajority in the Kentucky General Assembly would likely override the […]
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Drees Homes expands into Columbus
Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes announced its expansion into Columbus, becoming the third market in Ohio for the Northern Kentucky homebuilder. According to a company news release, Columbus was an appealing market because of its nearly one million residents, a growing economy and a strong corporate presence from technology giants like Intel, Google, and Microsoft. “The […]