What you need to know Florence Mayor Julie-Metzger Aubuchon has come out against the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Dixie Highway road diet plan, citing concerns over safety, traffic congestion and impact on municipal services. KYTC’s proposal drew pushback from several city officials in Erlanger, Florence and Elsmere, as well as from members of the public. Following […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court advances 2026-2027 budget ordinance
What you need to know Boone County has advanced its budget ordinance for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading of an ordinance to approve its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year on May 26. A second reading is scheduled to take place at the next […]
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Premier Planning Group relocating firm to downtown Covington office building
What you need to know Cincinnati-based wealth manager Premier Planning Group is set to relocate south across the Ohio River to one of downtown Covington’s newest office buildings. Premier Planning, currently located in the Atrium building in downtown Cincinnati, is set to move to a recently constructed office building at 419 Scott Blvd. in Covington. […]
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Fort Mitchell discusses employee raises, projects as part of ‘well thought-out budget’
The City of Fort Mitchell reported that it is under budget for this fiscal year at this month’s meeting. The mayor, council members, and department heads discussed the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, at the council meeting on May 18, 2026. Previous Fort Mitchell Mayor Hehman’s top priorities for the […]
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Allegiant launches CVG flight to Orange County, California
Allegiant Air has launched new nonstop service between the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. The route will operate twice weekly. Introductory one-way fares start at $88, before optional fees and are available for select travel dates through Aug. 2, 2026. “Allegiant’s investment in CVG is a reflection of […]
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Boone County rejects Whitewater Car Wash plan at former Burlington Frisch’s site
What you need to know The Boone County Fiscal Court rejected a proposal from a car wash franchise to demolish the vacant Frisch’s in Burlington and build a new express car wash in its place. In December, Whitewater Car Wash, a Tomball, Texas-based company, presented a proposal to the Boone County Planning Commission to demolish […]
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NKY Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues panel to examine progress on regional housing initiatives
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s next Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel will focus on the progress of regional housing initiatives. Set for Tuesday, June 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger, Tara Johnson-Noem, executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, moderates a discussion on […]
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Boone County Public Library Foundation receives grant for Hebron branch project
The Boone County Public Library Foundation received a $25,000 grant to support a revitalization project of the Hebron branch. The game comes from the H.F. & Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation, with Fifth Third Bank serving as the trustee, according to a press release from the Boone County Library. The “Rejuvenate, Grow, Charge: Powered by the […]
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NKY’s first Bank of America branch opens in Crescent Springs
The first Bank of America branch in Northern Kentucky has opened its doors. Located at 627 Buttermilk Pike in Crescent Springs, the new Bank of America financial center is a full-service branch where customers can access personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, financial advising, ATM access and in-person assistance […]
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Recount unlikely in House District 63 race after Banta loses by 13 votes: ‘I’m not asking for it’
What you need to know The Kentucky House District 63 GOP primary could undergo a recount, if requested, as the race’s final margin is within .05%. After the final votes were tallied on Election Day, challenger Cole Cuzick held a 13-vote lead over incumbent State Rep. Kim Banta, 2,220 to 2,207. Third-place challenger Seth Winslow Young […]
