The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has issued an opinion stating the City of Union “violated the Open Records Act,” which guarantees public access to government records (with some exceptions), in spite of the city’s insistence to the contrary. Specifically, the AG’s office contends the city failed to 1) respond to a request within five business […]
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NKY golf notebook: Eldridge, Traditions, Triple Crown make some noise on the links
Local senior golfers Jeff Floyd, Cy Mandle and David Throckmorton from Union’s Triple Crown Country Club combined with Triple Crown professional CJ Jones to win June’s Kentucky Professional Golf Association Pro-Senior Event #1. The foursome shot 22-under-par 118 and won the first-place purse of $1,200 at Louisville’s Big Spring Country Club. Seniors age 50 and […]
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Man shot by police in Union SWAT standoff charged with attempted murder
The man accused of opening fire on a landscaping crew near his home in Union, leading to a SWAT standoff in which he was shot, has been discharged from the hospital and charged with multiple counts of attempted murder. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said in a release Bader M. Jibrini was discharged from UC […]
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Sheriff’s office: Man airlifted to hospital after SWAT standoff in Union
One man was taken into custody and airlifted to the hospital after a SWAT standoff in Union Thursday afternoon, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said. Major Philip Ridgell said deputies were first called to Saunders Lane in the Triple Crown subdivision just after noon Thursday for what was originally a welfare check. Within a few […]
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What’s happening with the Union Town Square project?
One of the most significant public projects in Union’s history is moving closer to reality, as city officials finalize design plans for Union Town Square. The multi-million-dollar public project aims to transform a 22-acre plot between US-42 and Old Union Road. Prominent aspects of the project include the development of a new city building, park, […]
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Union wedding venue hits road block with planning commission
The Boone County Planning Commission recommended denial of a zone change request for a wedding venue and event center near a residential neighborhood in Union. At a public hearing in early April, Northern Kentucky Development Alliance, formed by Dale McPherson, a founding builder of Triple Crown Country Club, and Patrick Rector, founder of Rector Excavating, […]
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Union expands citywide economic development committee amid growth
The City of Union has added two people to its Economic Development Committee as the city juggles several prominent development projects. On Monday, the Union City Commission observed the second reading of an ordinance to expand its Economic Development Committee to five members. The committee advises the city on economic development issues and projects. A […]
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New Union Cincinnati Children’s location holds ribbon cutting
The new Cincinnati Children’s Brandon and Kelly Janszen building, which will feature primary care as well as several medical specialty offices, hosted a dedication and ribbon cutting Friday morning ahead of its opening day of May 5. The building takes its name from Brandon and Kelly Janszen, who provided the seed donation that funded the […]
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Newport considers late-night bar hour changes as Boone County reviews budget
This week, in NKY local government meetings, Newport will hear proposed changes to the Bar ID requirements and extended hours license ordinances, and Boone County will review the next fiscal year’s budget. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
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Kitchen 1883 Union location to close
Kitchen 1883 announced on social media Wednesday morning that it would be closing its Union location on US-42 and its location in Anderson on April 24. “We are incredibly grateful for your support, love and loyalty over the years,” the post reads. “You have made this journey unforgettable, and we hope to see you at […]
