Kenton County Government Center, others light up green in recognition of those impacted by COVID-19
NKyTribune staff The Kenton County Government Center is being lit up green on select nights in a display of compassion,…
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Cities of Florence, Dayton among those taking precautions in response to COVID-19 concerns
NKyTribune staff Florence Mayor Diane E. Whalen urges residents to be equipped with the facts associated with COVID-19 and to…
Florence professional baseball team gets permission from City Council to change name…and it’s “Y’alls”
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Florence Freedom is no more, but don’t Y’all be too disappointed. The owners…
Boone County seeks applicants for Government Citizens Institute; announces tree recycling info
Boone County will conduct a free citizens academy program called ENGAGE for residents or business owners that are interested in…
Late Boone County judge, prosecutor Bill Funk to be honored with plaque at law firm he founded
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen will join the family, friends and former colleagues of Charles William “Bill” Funk on Saturday to…
Historic Florence Main Street Fire Station restoration and adaptive reuse project set to begin
Florence’s historic Main Street Fire Station is about to undergo an extensive restoration that will culminate in an exciting new…
Community members join city officials as ribbon is cut on Event Center at Florence Nature Park
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Florence City Officials were joined by residents and community stakeholders Oct. 22, at a…
Florence 3rd Quarter Report includes development projects completed, underway, in the pipeline
NKyTribune staff The City of Florence has provided its Third Quarter Report on development projects recently competed, currently underway and…
Florence 2nd Quarter Report includes development projects completed, underway, in the pipeline
NKyTribune staff The City of Florence has provided its Second Quarter Report on development projects recently competed, currently underway and…
Florence hosts Great American Cleanup event on Saturday; city firefighters get ‘Door to Needle’ award
NKyTribune staff Saturday is Great American Cleanup Day. The City of Florence welcomes volunteers to join in this national program…
City lights up Florence Y’All water tower; joins KYTC to recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week
The City of Florence joins the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week. KYTC invites…
Wice returns to Florence as City Coordinator after stint as vice president with REDI Cincinnati
Mayor Diane E. Whalen has announced the appointment of Joshua Wice as City Coordinator for the City of Florence, effective…
Florence Community Plaza on Mall Road, created through donation of property, set to open
In 2016, the City of Florence was the recipient of a very generous donation of land on Mall Road. The…
Grau Named Florence Police Chief; 23-year veteran replaces John McDermond, who is retiring July 31
Mayor Diane Whalen today announced the appointment of Captain Thomas Grau as the new Florence Police Chief, replacing Chief John…
Boone County High grad achieved in academics, athletics, community involvement, headed to UofL
By Benjamin Shipp NKyTribune intern We have all heard the cliché that leaders are made, not born, but it is…
Sunny skies bring out guests of all ages for annual Florence Memorial Day Parade and Program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Monday’s sunny skies and warm weather brought the young and the young-at-heart to Florence…
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards $31K grant to Florence Fire/EMS Department
Florence Fire/EMS is proud to announce that we have received a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The…
Florence to honor America’s military with Veterans Day program, Half Marathon to benefit Honor Flight
The City of Florence will recognize America’s military with events scheduled for Veterans Day weekend. The City of Florence will…
News briefs: Union offers Public Notary services for residents; annual Florence Pooch Fest Saturday
The City of Union will now offer free Public Notary services for city residents. The City has three public notaries…
Florence Community Plaza project underway on Mall Road, City Night Out tonight at Nature Park
The construction of the Florence Community Plaza is underway. The plaza is located along Mall Road across from Planet Fitness…
After eight months of preparation, City of Florence to launch new, user-friendly website Wednesday
After eight months of preparation, the City of Florence will launch a new and improved official website Wednesday. The goal…
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen delivers “State of the City;” goal is to be strong today, stronger tomorrow
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Florence Mayor Diane Whalen delivered her annual State of the City and Budget Address…