Walton-Verona Independent Schools issued a statement Wednesday regarding an armed man threatening suicide near the Walton-Verona High School campus.
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Proposal for Boone County industrial park sparks hours of debate: ‘Listen to us, please’
More than 100 residents stood in opposition to a proposed zoning change that would allow a 208-acre industrial development in rural Boone County.
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Here is when, where local officials are meeting this week
This is a look ahead at the local government voting sessions the public may attend during the week of Aug. 1 to Aug. 5. Monday, Aug. 1: The Union City Commission will meet at 1843 Bristow Drive for a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. On the agenda is a municipal order to condemn a property […]
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See when, where Boone County elected officials are meeting this week
Boone County government has recently encouraged the public to become more involved in local government meetings. Below is a roundup of meetings open to the public for the week of July 11 to July 15. Tuesday, July 12: Boone County Fiscal Court will hold a meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. at 2950 Washington St. in […]
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Want to speak up? Here’s a list of upcoming government meetings in Boone Co.
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore recently renewed his call to get residents more involved in public meetings, so here is a list of scheduled government meetings the public can attend.
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Logistics company snags last, largest building in Walton’s industrial park
A logistics company has signed a lease for more than 1 million square feet of space in Walton– possibly the largest commercial lease in the Greater Cincinnati region.
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Walton man arrested, accused of trying to solicit sex, nudes from teen
A Walton man was arrested for trying to get nude photos from a teenager and asking her to meet for sexual acts, according to a report from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Bradley D. Smith, 38, was arrested and charged with one count of unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage […]
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Dixie Highway/Richwood Road project nets $151M in funding
Additional funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and a federal grant combined for $151 million to be awarded to Boone County for its double diamond interchange project.
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Walton-Verona reviews plan for new school building
Walton-Verona Independent School District is looking to build a new school to house its growing student population. During a recent board meeting, the Walton-Verona Board of Education was presented with an “early schematic” of a new intermediate school, one that will house fourth and fifth grade students. The elementary school currently teaches kindergarten through fourth […]
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Two juveniles found in basement amid overnight house fire in Walton; 16-year-old Ignite student has died
A 16-year-old male died in a house fire in the early morning hours on Wednesday in Walton. Fire and EMS units responded to “a one-alarm structure fire” just before 1:40 a.m. Wednesday at the 200 block of Maher Road, according to a press release from the Florence Fire Department. Two juveniles were trapped in the […]
