This week in NKY government meetings, Union is considering changing the zoning of about 22 acres at 9944 Old Union Road that would allow a suburban housing development. 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 in NKY […]
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Union hires new public works director and city administrator
What you need to know The City of Union has officially hired a new city administrator and public works director on July 6, following a recent reshuffling of its most important staff positions. Boone County native Kelly Preston was selected to lead the city’s public works department. Much of Preston’s prior professional experience revolved around […]
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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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Braxton Brewing opens pre-orders for limited Mug Club memberships
Braxton Brewing Company is accepting new members for its “Mug Club,” a limited annual membership program that offers perks such as beer discounts and exclusive events. Membership is available at all Braxton locations in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, including its Covington Taproom, Barrel House in Fort Mitchell, Braxton Union and Braxton Factory 52. Mug Club […]
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Fort Thomas to approve its budget, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss approval of the 2026/2027 budget and continue discussing a ban on electric bikes on sidewalks. 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 […]
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By Golly’s, The Works locations in Northern Kentucky permanently close
What you need to know All By Golly’s and The Works Pizza locations in Northern Kentucky are now permanently closed. Lance Sizemore, CEO of Epic Eeats, a Cincinnati-based restaurant group, confirmed to LINK nky that the company shuttered four of its Northern Kentucky-based restaurants on May 18. As of now, Sizemore said there are no […]
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Drees Homes proposes 135-unit townhome and condo development in Union
What you need to know The Union City Commission heard a presentation from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes on Monday regarding a potential residential development off Hathaway Road near Old Union Road. Drees Homes, in conjunction with Arlinghaus Builders, wants to build 135 residential units on a nearly 22-acre plot of land. To move forward, the […]
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New Italian restaurant to open in Union at the end of June
A new Italian restaurant, Bella Vita Ristorante, is set to open in Union at the end of June. The restaurant will move into the property at 9914 Old Union Road, a space that formerly housed the Farmstand Market and Cafe, which closed in December after eight years of business. The new restaurant is the brainchild of three local […]
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Fort Thomas to revisit e-bike, scooter sidewalk ban; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is expected to hold a second reading on an ordinance update that would ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city sidewalks. 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 […]
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Union Town Plan update reflects past growth, future development
What you need to know The City of Union is updating its long-term land use plan, which outlines the city’s internal strategy for managing development. Since 2000, Union’s population has grown substantially, increasing from approximately 2,800 that year to nearly 8,000 in 2024. As a result, Union’s land use goals are now different from what […]
