This week in NKY government meetings, Newport is considering issuing $5 million in IRBs for a Nexigen office project. 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? ‘We’re big enough to absorb the […]
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Two subdivisions proposed at Boone County zoning meeting, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Arlinghaus Builders is seeking zone changes in Boone County for two subdivision projects totaling over 400 homes. 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? New Hilton, […]
Boone County Schools to convert vacant Union Kroger into preschool
What you need to know The Boone County School District plans to breathe new life into the old Kroger store in Union. During a Union City Commission meeting, Union Mayor Larry Solomon said the school district plans to turn the old Kroger at 8825 US-42 into a preschool. “The old Kroger building is now owned […]
Kenton County considers Piner school renovation, police reorganization in busy week of government meetings
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County School Board is considering construction bids for the Piner Elementary renovation, and Kenton County will discuss reorganizing the structure of its police department. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
Boone County considers 882-unit Union development
What you need to know As the Union area continues to expand, developers are aiming to add more housing units to the bustling bedroom community. From 1960 to 2020, Union’s population increased from about 600 to over 7,000 residents, turning the city into a hotbed for suburban development. On Wednesday, the Boone County Planning Commission […]
Chick-fil-A to open in Union Promenade
A new Chick-fil-A is set to open next week at the Union Promenade development. On Thursday, Chick-fil-A is set to open at 9172 U.S. 42 in Union. The chicken chain will regularly open at 6 a.m. and will employ around 110 people. It will be run by Dustin DiChiara, who also operates the Chick-fil-A location […]
Plan to outlaw sexual grooming of children in Kentucky gains bipartisan support
What you need to know A Kentucky Republican is hoping to define grooming of a child in state law and criminalize it under a proposal she presented Thursday. Rep. Marianne Proctor, of Union, said the goal of her bill would be to define what a “groomer” is, as there is no state law that has a definition […]
Boone County panel rejects zone change for 382-unit Union Landing project
What you need to know A key Boone County Planning Commission committee has recommended against a proposed zone change that would have allowed nearly 400 housing units just outside Union. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Boone County Planning Commission’s zone change committee voted to recommend denial of a zone change request that, if approved, would […]
NKY developer seeks rezoning to build 382 housing units near Union
A Northern Kentucky-based developer wants to build 382 dwelling units outside of Union. To do so, the firm will need the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Crestview Hills-based developer Charter Commercial presented its concept development plan to the full Boone County Planning Commission during a public hearing on Sept. 3. Developers associated with […]
McAlister’s Deli to open Union location
McAlister’s Deli, a fast-casual food chain, is opening the doors to a new store in Union at 9148 US Highway 42. The grand opening celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 8, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. The first 100 guests in line will receive one free club sandwich each week […]


