The Horizon Community Foundation created the Boone County Water Rescue Fund to support the organization’s mission and enhance its service capabilities. The Boone County Water Rescue Team is a volunteer-based organization that serves Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties with water safety, rescue and recovery operations. The team’s members provide emergency response, assist in evidence and […]
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Proctor announces reelection bid for Kentucky House District 60
Kentucky House Rep. Marianne Proctor (R-Union) announced her reelection campaign for the statehouse on Dec. 15. Proctor represents Kentucky’s 60th district, which encompasses the City of Union and parts of rural, western, and southwestern Boone County. “I was honored to officially file for re-election to continue serving the 60th District. It has been my sincere […]
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Everyday people step into politics: Inside what it takes to run a grassroots campaign
What you need to know While going from house to house on the campaign trail in 2024, Brandon Long said he had people tell him they always get mailers in the mail or doorhangers on the door handle, but never had a candidate show up on their doorstep. “That just felt so patriotic and American […]
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office forms ‘Veterans Response Team’
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office announced the formation of a Veteran Response Team – a specialized unit designed to support veterans in crisis through compassionate, veteran-centered care. This Veteran Response Team is the first of its kind in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is comprised of Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies who will leverage their […]
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Commission rejects development proposal for Union Landing
What you need to know! The Union City Commission voted to reject the Union Landing development project during its last meeting of 2025, citing concerns about density, resident opposition and planning risks. The Union Landing proposal, submitted by developer Paul Gallenstein, called for a 319-unit housing project for residents aged 55 and older on the […]
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Who provides drinking water, sewer services in NKY?
Service for drinking water and services for storm water and waste water control are handled separately in Northern Kentucky. Drinking water in Kentucky is provided by area water districts. The district you’ll need to connect with depends on where you live. There are two primary water districts in NKY: the Northern Kentucky Water District, which […]
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Prep wrestling: Raider Rumble soldiers on despite bad-weather weekend
The annual Raider Rumble Wrestling Tournament braved the elements Saturday at Ryle High School. While nearly five inches of snow dropped on the area, breaking an 80-year-old daily record, nearly 300 wrestlers upped their games in Union. “Saturday was a success,” said Ryle coach and event organizer Tim Ruschell. “The varsity boys wrestled hard.” The […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week: Boone County boys basketball
The LINK nky Team of the Week for November 30-December 6 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Boone County boys basketball team. A bonus for the Boone County boys basketball team is that they are now eligible for Team of the Season (TOS) for the winter sports season. They are the first TOW award winner for the […]
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Boone County Schools reject proposal for Bible study during class time
What you need to know The Boone County School Board rejected a proposal from a religious education organization seeking to remove students from the classroom for one hour a week for voluntary Bible study. Lifewise Academy, a Biblical-instruction organization based in Hilliard, Ohio, is attempting to expand into Northern Kentucky after the state’s General Assembly […]
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RelaDyne announces $2.1M Hebron expansion, adding 80 new jobs
Industrial fuel and lubricant distributor RelaDyne unveiled a multi-million-dollar expansion to its Hebron facility on Thursday. Gov. Andy Beshear announced that RelaDyne will invest $2.1 million into its Hebron facility, located at 3015 Kustom Drive near the Ohio River. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, the investment will create 80 jobs. The […]
