As 2026 sets in, several large-scale real estate development projects aim to transform the landscape of Northern Kentucky. For the new year, LINK nky is spotlighting five real estate developments to watch in 2026. These projects, including new mixed-use developments, apartment complexes, and grocery-anchored retail centers, indicate ongoing growth and investment throughout Boone, Kenton, and […]
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Fire extinguished outside of unfinished Boone County Publix
A fire that broke out outside of the unfinished Publix building on U.S. 42 in Boone County has been successfully extinguished, according to the Union Fire District, with no injuries reported. Fire staff who spoke with LINK nky said the fire was traceable to an issue with a tar machine crews were using to coat […]
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Why some development proposals stay private until they’re public
When a developer has an idea for a project in a city, the next steps depend on a key factor: Who owns the land? At a recent Fort Thomas City Council meeting, Mayor Eric Haas explained how the city works with developers on potential projects, like the “large grocery store” chain that was proposed for […]
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Welp. Fort Thomas may not be getting a Publix after all.
On Monday, the city of Fort Thomas hinted at a possible “large grocery store” chain going on Memorial Parkway, but by Friday, the deal had lost its momentum. At a June 2 Fort Thomas City Council meeting, city administrator Matt Kremer announced the sale of a 6.8-acre parcel of the Carlisle Park property for $650,000. […]
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Could Fort Thomas be getting a Publix?
Fort Thomas is considering selling a portion of the Carlisle Park property to a “large grocery store” chain. At the city’s council meeting on Monday, city administrator Matt Kremer announced the deal, a sale of a 6.8-acre parcel of the park for $650,000. Although the city declined to name the business, the project is being […]
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Could Publix steal Cincinnati market share from Kroger? Not without a fight
Publix Supermarkets Inc. will add 263,000 square feet to Northern Kentucky’s retail landscape with the first wave of its Greater Cincinnati invasion. The Kroger Co. is adding 283,000 square feet with a trio of projects that should clear up any doubt over whether Kroger will defend its home turf. LINK’s media partner, WCPO 9’s I-Team, […]
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Publix opens first NKY location in Walton
Northern Kentucky’s first Publix is open for business. The supermarket is located at 430 Richwood Road in Walton, near the Triple Crown subdivision. It is less than a mile from Interstate 75, making it a prime location for travelers. We are excited to expand across the Bluegrass state with our first store in Northern Kentucky,” […]
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NKY’s first Publix opens this week: take a tour
The first Publix in Northern Kentucky is nearing its highly anticipated opening date. Publix and Boone County officials celebrated the store’s completion at a grand opening ceremony on Monday. Throughout the event, workers actively stock shelves and fill produce displays in preparation for the supermarket’s Wednesday opening date. “I hope that after this event, you […]
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First NKY Publix to open this March
The first Northern Kentucky Publix has an official opening date. The popular southern supermarket location at 430 Richwood Road in Walton is set to open March 26 at 7 a.m. Publix at Triple Crown Shopping Center will feature a 55,701-square-foot supermarket and an adjacent liquor store offering beer, wine and liqour. “We are excited […]
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Publix hosting hiring events in Florence
Publix is hosting multiple hiring events in Northern Kentucky for full-time and part-time positions in all departments, with a grand opening date to be announced soon.