Kentucky electric utilities made more than 268,000 utility disconnections over a recent 12-month period as federal funding to prevent disconnections fell far short of Kentuckians’ financial need, according to a recent analysis of state and federal data. The February report examined disconnection data reported by 23 electric utilities to state utility regulator Kentucky Public Service Commission across […]
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Partial government shutdown not currently affecting PreCheck at CVG
What you need to know Airline travelers concerned about a possible lapse in TSA’s PreCheck amid a partial government shutdown can rest (fly?) easy: The service remains operational at CVG. The Department of Homeland Security alerted the public Sunday that nonessential privileges and courtesies provided by the Transportation Security Administration would be suspended; this followed […]
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4th Street Bridge demolition scheduled for March 2
The state will perform a controlled blast demolition of the 4th Street Bridge the morning of March 2. To carry this out, crews will attach explosives to key points on the bridge “to cleanly sever steel supports so the structure can fall safely into the river below where contractors will recover the steel,” according to […]
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‘Our Boone County 2045’ comprehensive plan update approved
What you need to know The Boone County Planning Commission has approved the passage of its updated comprehensive plan. The plan – titled Our Boone County 2045 Plan – is the update to the county’s comprehensive plan, a document that guides future development and land-use decisions in unincorporated Boone County and the cities of Florence, […]
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Whitewater Car Wash proposal advances after traffic concerns reviewed
What you need to know After its proposal was deferred at the Feb. 4 Boone County Planning Commission meeting, Whitewater Car Wash has resubmitted it to the Zone Change committee for further evaluation. Whitewater Car Wash, a Tomball, Texas-based car wash franchise, is expanding into Northern Kentucky. There are currently five locations in southwestern Ohio, […]
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Self-storage, RV facility approved across from Campbell County High School
The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a self-storage and oversized-vehicle storage development across from Campbell County High School. The commission approved plans for self-storage buildings and a gravel lot for recreational vehicle and boat storage at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Lickert Road across from Campbell County High School. The site is […]
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First bill to hit governor’s desk seeks to dilute power bill pain from gas price spike
The first bill to reach Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk in this legislative session is aimed at giving Kentuckians more time to pay utility bills expected to rise because of a spike in natural gas prices during the recent extreme cold. Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville, told lawmakers this week he filed Senate Bill 172 after hearing from […]
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$1.5M street project approved as Southgate expands community park plans
The city of Southgate was established in 1907, over 100 years ago. As streets and buildings age, the city is looking to start renovations and updates. The city has already begun transforming the tennis courts between Electric Avenue and Evergreen Avenue into a community park. Initial preparations for this project began in 2025 and the […]
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Fort Wright unlikely to partner with Flock
Fort Wright discussed a potential contract with Flock Safety at their Feb. 18 caucus meeting. Council members Jason Collins and Bernie Wessels requested City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey pull information about the company and a potential agreement. Mayor Dave Hatter let his opposition be known at the start of the discussion. “I’m a no,” Hatter […]
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Dutch Bros location proposed for Mall Road in Florence
What you need to know Dutch Bros is the latest coffee franchise that could open a shop in Florence, pending a decision by the Boone County Planning Commission. In early February, Frankfort-based Village at the Mall Holdings LLC requested a change to the concept development plan for a 10.7-acre lot at 7606-7654 Mall Road in […]