A former Boone County church music director was sentenced to more than a decade in prison Tuesday forsexually abusing a teenager for multiple years, starting when the victim was 15 years old. The sentence is in line with a plea agreement between Michael Howard’s attorney and prosecutors: 15 years in exchange for Michael Howard pleading guilty […]
Tag: Boone County
Posted inNews
Boone County selects firm to design safety improvements along Camp Ernst
What you need to know Boone County has selected a firm to design safety and capacity improvements along approximately four miles of Camp Ernst Road. On Jan. 14, the Boone County Fiscal Court officially selected Gresham Smith, a Cincinnati-based design and consulting firm, to design safety features along a section of Camp Ernst Road that […]
Posted inNews
Florence brings back Valentines for Troops program for 2026
The City of Florence is bringing back its ‘Valentines for Troops’ initiative for 2026. Through ‘Valentines for Troops,’ Florence residents are invited to send a thoughtful or heartfelt message to United States military personnel deployed overseas on Valentine’s Day. From now until Jan. 16, community members are encouraged to drop off Valentine’s cards, handwritten letters, […]
Posted inNews
Boone County first responders extract driver from vehicle after crash
The driver of a car that fell from the Camp Ernst Bridge into Gunpowder Creek in Burlington has been transported to UC Medical Center after Boone County first responders from several departments successfully removed them from the car. Departments from Burlington, Florence, Union, Hebron and the county sheriff’s office responded to a single-vehicle crash on […]
Posted inNews
QuikTrip eyes former Frisch’s in Florence for 2nd Kentucky store
What you need to know QuikTrip could be the latest convenience store brand to set up shop in Boone County. Over the past two years, Wawa, a convenience store and gas station chain based in Pennsylvania, revealed an ambitious expansion into Northern Kentucky, pledging to open several stores across Boone and Campbell counties. Now, QuikTrip […]
Posted inNews
Florence City Council race grows candidates as filing deadline nears
Three more candidates have filed to run for Florence City Council. Incumbent David Schneider and newcomer Shari Kilmer registered for the race on Jan. 5, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. In addition, incumbent Gary Winn filed for reelection on Dec. 30, while Jim Leach filed on Dec. 19. Schneider, Kilmer, Winn and […]
Posted inElections
Waller enters Boone County fiscal court race
A Boone County Conservation District supervisor has announced her candidacy for the county’s fiscal court, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. On Jan. 5, Debra Waller filed to run for the Boone County Fiscal Court as a Democrat in the county’s 1st district, which encompasses the areas around Hebron, Burlington and Belleview. She […]
Posted inBusiness
Whitewater Car Wash seeks approval to replace former Frisch’s in Burlington
What you need to know Whitewater Car Wash wants to expand its footprint in Northern Kentucky. To do so, it needs the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Whitewater Car Wash has requested approval from the planning commission to demolish an empty restaurant building on a 1.4-acre site at 1731 Jones Circle in Burlington […]
Posted inNews
Several candidates file for Florence City Council; mayor faces first challenger
An earlier version of this article spelled Lesley Chambers’ name incorrectly. LINK nky regrets the error. Several candidates have entered the race for Florence City Council, while incumbent Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon faces her first challenger. Joe Berkshire and Duane Froelicher have officially filed to run for Florence City Council, according to the Kentucky Registry […]
Posted inNews
What you missed in NKY government before the holiday slowdown
This week in NKY government, almost all city meetings are canceled due to the holiday week, but last week kept many cities busy. Here is a recap of those meetings. What happened last week in NKY government? Fort Thomas council divided over new member appointment process The Fort Thomas City Council voted 3–2 to appoint […]
