Site and building development projects in Adair and Boone counties get state funding support
Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted nearly $2.4 million in state funding to support site and building development projects in Adair and…
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Government briefs: What happened in Independence, Edgewood, Ft. Wright, Erlanger
By Trisha Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE Independence City council voted to let the citizens decide ‘if they are in favor…
Opinion – John Schickel: Let us all join in celebrating the past, present and bright future of Boone County
I have a unique perspective as we celebrate Boone County’s 225th anniversary. As the county’s longest-serving official, I am especially…
Government briefs: What went on in Edgewood, Boone County, and Erlanger meetings last week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Martha Horseman, from the Kentucky Transportation Center, came to the Edgewood City Council…
Flottweg Separation Technology celebrates grand opening of new 15,000 sq. ft. facility in Boone County
Flottweg Separation Technology Inc., a producer of centrifuges and other liquid-solid separation equipment, on Tuesday celebrated the grand opening of…
Happy 225th birthday, Boone County; festivities will start June 1 at Burlington Commons
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County is a dynamic, energetic area that welcomes businesses and residents alike, a…
Briefs: What went on at 5 meetings – Erlanger, Independence, Taylor Mill, Edgewood, Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter ERLANGER Erlanger city council members clearly had different opinions on whether the city should…
HILLS properties unveils Altair multifamily retail apartment community in Boone County
By Pat Crowley HILLS Properties HILLS Properties is continuing to move toward completion of Altair, a premiere multifamily community in…
Boone County Fiscal Court appoints members to the state’s first Transportation Improvement District
The state’s Six-Year Transportation Plan includes a $10 million line item set aside for projects managed by the Boone County…
Local government briefs: News from Edgewood, Independence, Fort Wright, Boone, and Campbell
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council discussed the possibility of an ordinance governing the use of…
Commonwealth Policy Center to host state legislative candidate forum April 30 in Boone County
Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) has announces a Candidate Forum for Boone County state legislative races on April 30. “This is…
Local government briefs: Edgewood talks golf carts, Florence names first responders, Boone denies zoning change
EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council again discussed the possibility of the city adopting an ordinance governing golf carts in the city….
Government briefs: Highlights of meetings of Independence, Erlanger, Fort Wright, Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Here are the highlights of what happened in Independence, Erlanger, Fort Wright, and Boone…
Doubleheader tourney basketball at Boone County’s 33rd District, the way postseason hoops should be
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The ghosts of Boone County tournament basketball past had to be loving it at…
City Briefs: Florence site plan, Erlanger acquires property, Boone zoning issues, Ft. Wright speeding
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence Florence city council passed the second reading of an ordinance approving a concept…
Bakery Express Midwest celebrates groundbreaking on $20 million Boone County location
Bakery Express Midwest on Friday broke ground on its location in unincorporated Boone County, which includes a more than $20…
A Boone County 321-acre site moves ahead to due diligence stage in 2nd round of shovel-ready program
A site in Boone County is moving ahead to the due diligence stage for review in the second round of…
Mann Elementary student Simran Lad among winners of KYTC’s 2023 Adopt-A-Highway Art Contest
KYTC named 12 students representing 11 Kentucky counties as top finishers in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2023 Adopt-A-Highway Art Contest,…
After 16 years in office, Boone County Sen. John Schickel announces intent to retire at end of term
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Veteran state lawmaker John Schickel, of Boone County, has announced he will not seek re-election,…
OP-Ed – John Schickel: Enjoy Boone County’s natural beauty this fall at newly-opened Decker WMA
Boone County is home to many great people and attractions. Recently, I joined Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner…
KDE’s GoTeachKY names class of 21 ambassadors, including Boone County’s Caylen Knight
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has named the new class of ambassadors for the GoTeachKY initiative. The mission of…
Big Bone Lick’s Salt Festival set for October 20-22, showcases pioneer lifeways
Experience a glimpse into the past at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Boone County during the 39th annual Salt…