Duke Energy recognizes Kentucky, Ohio partners with 2024 Economic Development Awards
Duke Energy recently announced the recipients of its 2024 Duke Energy Economic Development Awards, which recognize communities and individuals that…
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Planning ahead on capacity at region’s only landfill, a 461-acre tract in Boone County owned by Bavarian
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter For the ordinary citizen or business who might be taking their trash out for…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings for Florence, Boone County, Newport, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE In a short caucus meeting, Florence city council viewed a presentation from Todd…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings for Taylor Mill, Boone, Florence, Erlanger, Campbell
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter TAYLOR MILL Taylor Mill commissioners Caroline Braden, Dan Murray and newly elected Rose Merritt were…
Local road crews gearing up to keep streets, roads safe across region in anticipation of first snowstorm of ’25
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The weather forecast is dire for this Sunday into Monday, January 5 into January 6….
L2 Aviation announces plans for $12.2 million manufacturing operation in Boone County
Staff Report L2 Aviation on Thursday announced plans for its first Kentucky location with a new a $12.2 million investment…
Government briefs: Boone County, Edgewood, Florence, Newport, Covington, Taylor Mill
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY At the very end of a 3-plus hour fiscal court meeting this week,…
Unemployment rates rise in 118 Kentucky counties in October; Boone County among lowest at 4%
Unemployment rates rose in 118 counties between October 2023 and October 2024, fell in Christian County, and stayed the same…
Government briefs: Roundup of happenings at public meetings in Florence, Boone County, Fort Wright, Campbell County
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence city council discussed creating rules for medical cannabis businesses in the city at…
Our Rich History: The Robert Chambers House and family cemetery; wealth of history in well-preserved home
By Therese Lusby and Martine Rose Special to the NKyTribune Boone County’s early history is filled with tales of bravery,…
Government briefs: A roundup of happenings in public meetings across NKY this week
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council expressed their thoughts on what to do with the clock in…
Kentucky’s September unemployment report shows increase in all 120 counties; Boone among lowest
Unemployment rates rose in all 120 counties between September 2023 and September 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics…
Hours are set for Trick or Treat — here are tips to keep little ghouls and goblins safe
Calling all ghosts, goblins, princesses, pirates, and trick-or-treaters of all characters. Trick-or-Treat 2024 in Boone County will be on Thursday,…
Three week closure on portion of Turfway Road — KY 717 — in Boone County set to begin today
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a three week closure on a portion of Turfway Road, KY 717,…
Government briefs: Round-up of what happened in city, county government meetings last week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune FLORENCE Louis Kelly, Boone and Gallatin Commonwealth Attorney, came to the Florence Council meeting last…
Verst Group Logistics announces $6.6 million upgrade and expansion of Florence facility
Staff report Northern Kentucky-based Verst Group Logistics Inc., on Wednesday announced plans for a $6.6 million expansion to its Boone…
Shirley Mann Elementary, Holy Cross High School named National Blue Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education (USED) has named five Kentucky public schools and two private schools as 2024 National Blue…
Government briefs: Meetings in Edgewood, Newport, Boone, Florence, Independence
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council held a second reading of the tax rates this week….
CVG, Boone County collaboration brings improvements to ‘Hanger Row,’ Limaburg Road
The Cincinnati International Airport held a press conference recently to announce area development projects supported by a $20 million appropriation…
Government briefs: Round-up of public meetings across the region this week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Boone County Fiscal Court set their new tax rate Tuesday night but…
Government briefs: Edgewood, Boone County, Newport, Erlanger — meetings this week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD The city of Edgewood will hold a special meeting for discussion of the…
Opinion – Kelly Read: I’m a teacher and I will be voting NO on Kentucky’s Ballot Amendment 2 in November
As an educator in the Boone County Public School district, I am passionate about public education. I began my career…