High speed broadband expansion continues across NKY; counties, Altafiber partnership advances reach
In the summer of 2021, Kenton County negotiated an agreement with Altafiber (previously Cincinnati Bell) to assure construction of high-speed…
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Cincinnati Children’s plans first-of-its-kind facility featuring primary care, subspecialty clinics in Union
Cincinnati Children’s plans to construct a multimillion-dollar medical building featuring a large primary care practice in Union. Important complements to…
Union Mayor Larry Solomon: State of the City of Union report on second largest city in Boone County
An Open Letter: It has been almost eight (8) years since our administration, under my leadership, has taken office. It…
Sen. John Schickel: Congratulating CVG on 75 years of operation and service to the NKY community
I have a long history with our airport. As a little boy growing up on a farm in Loveland, Ohio,…
Appalachian counties continue to dominate lowest level of County Health Rankings in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, showing how the health status of…
KYTC plans several projects affecting traffic patterns in Northern Kentucky in the coming week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising Northern Kentuckians of several projects that will affect traffic throughout the week beginning Sunday…
Boone, Campbell and Kenton among eight counties where open burning is restricted until Sept. 30
Ozone season has begun, and for eight Kentucky counties — including Boone, Campbell and Kenton — that means taking extra…
NKY ‘Senior Games’ return from two-year hiatus, engaging those 50 and over in, competition, exercise
After two years on the shelf because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Northern Kentucky Senior Games return, just in time for…
Boone among counties with lowest unemployment rates for 2021; rates decrease in all 120 counties
Annual unemployment rates decreased in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The…
Latest unemployment report shows Boone County among lowest jobless rates in Commonwealth
Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties between December 2020 and December 2021 and remained at 8% in Breathitt County, according…
Update on current filings for elections involving NKY’s Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties; filing deadline is Jan. 25
Staff report Filing deadline to run in the May primary has been extended to January 25. As some redistricting maps…
Jesse Parks: Consider what redistricting plan does to your voice; areas of Boone County “un-districted”
(Editor’s note: In a rare Saturday session, Republicans pushed through the redistricting maps they drew and presented in the first…
Perfetti Van Melle announces $9.8 million candy manufacturing line expansion at Boone Co. facility
Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc., part of Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V., one of the world’s largest candy manufacturers, will…
Keep Northern Kentucky beautiful: Use drop-off sites across region to recycle those tangled holiday lights
Among the many things that bring us together during the holidays is the collective aggravation of plugging in the just-purchased…
Rep. Ed Massey presented 2021 County Advocate award from Kentucky Association of Counties
Representative Ed Massey has been presented a 2021 County Advocate award by the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo). Rep. Massey,…
Sal Santoro: Let us set aside negativity surrounding politics and embrace the beauty of our community
More often than not, we hear about the negativity surrounding politics and government. We turn on our televisions and see…
Unemployment rates rose in only two Ky. counties in past year; Boone Co. among those with lowest rates
Unemployment rates rose in two Kentucky counties between September 2020 and September 2021, fell in 116, and stayed the same…
Summit Packaging Solutions to locate its first KY facility in Boone County, will create 250 jobs
Manufacturing packaging company Summit Packaging Solutions LLC will locate its first Kentucky facility in northern Kentucky, with an over $18.3…
Kentucky State Police announce new location for driver’s licensing services for Boone Co. residents
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Thursday announced a new driver testing branch location for Boone County residents to obtain…
Unemployment rates fall in all Kentucky counties in August; Boone County among lowest rates in state
Unemployment rates fell in all 120 Kentucky counties between August 2020 and August 2021. No county unemployment rates rose or…
Automotive parts manufacturer Setco announces relocation to Boone County, addition of new jobs
Setco Sales Co., a manufacturer of spindles and other precision parts and specialty products for the automotive and aerospace industries,…
Boone among latest Kentucky counties to transition driver’s licensing to Ky. Transportation Cabinet
Boone County is among eight counties that will make the transition in September to a new, secure driver-licensing model administered…