What you need to know Covington-based real estate developer Corporex wants to build a 190-unit, multi-family apartment complex off Mineola Pike in Boone County. To advance the project, Corporex requires approval from the Boone County Planning Commission and the Fiscal Court for a zoning map amendment that would reclassify a nine-acre parcel along the southeast […]
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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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Rita’s Italian Ice opens first NKY location in Florence
Northern Kentucky’s first Rita’s Italian Ice opened its doors in Florence. The store officially opened at 7220 Burlington Pike in Florence on Dec. 17. Rita’s, a Bensalem, Pennsylvania-based Italian ice and frozen custard franchise, is widespread throughout the East Coast. The franchise also opened two other stores in the Greater Cincinnati area in 2025, including […]
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BE NKY honors 14 regional companies celebrating anniversaries
BE NKY Growth Partnership honored 14 companies with milestone anniversaries in 2025, as part of a program launched last year to recognize long-standing employers in the region. Plaques were presented by members of BE NKY’s staff, including President and CEO Lee Crume, Vice President of Economic Development Kimberly Rossetti, Director of Business Retention Angie Mulberry, […]
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Covington encourages residents to go green this holiday season
The City of Covington is urging residents to adopt sustainable practices this holiday season to minimize waste and safeguard the environment. Covington recently released a list of best practices and tips for residents to consider when engaging in general holiday activities such as gift wrapping, decorating the home or Christmas tree, and hosting holiday parties. […]
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Boone County rubberstamps zoning changes for new UDF in Florence, school at Potter’s Ranch
What you need to know The Boone County Fiscal Court approved zoning changes on Tuesday night that will pave the way for two projects: a modernized United Dairy Farmers gas station along Dixie Highway in Florence and the official legalization of Union Pointe Christian Academy at Potter’s Ranch. United Dairy Farmers In the coming year, […]
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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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Winter slump hitting some NKY restaurants as seasonal slowdowns impact sales
What you need to know Valerie and Drew Rath, co-owners of Tuba Baking Company in Dayton, found that slowdowns in business can hurt more when you’re juggling the responsibilities of being a parent while running a small business. Unfortunately for the Raths, business slowdowns are an annual occurrence during the holiday season. With three young […]
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‘Eel pit guy’ lives in Taylor Mill, but don’t freak out
What you need to know! A local TikTok creator has turned an ordinary cistern into an extraordinary underground “eel pit”, capturing the attention of millions online. Nick Tobler, known online as “Cowturtle,” gained fame for turning an old cistern under his garage into the so-called “eel pit”. With over 1.4 million TikTok followers and 23.5 […]
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Rolling roadblocks to slow I-71/75 traffic in Kenton County this week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will slow traffic on portions of Interstates 71/75 in Kenton County this week to accommodate overnight utility work. Starting Dec. 15, road crews will begin relocating transmission lines near the 12th Street, or KY 1120, interchange. To complete this work, KYTC will implement a series of rolling roadblocks from 11 p.m. […]