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Fire Chief: No Injuries After Lightning Strike Caused Fire at Florence Apartment Building

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A lightning strike during overnight storms caused a fire at a Florence apartment building Thursday morning, Florence Fire Chief Rodney Wren told us.The fire broke out in a multi-family complex on Rio Grande Circle in Florence.No one was injured and everyone living in the apartment building was able to self-evacuate safely, Wren said.Eight units in the building were impacted by the fire, however; In at least one unit, Wren said the roof and floor…See the Story

Habitat for Humanity reopens Florence ReStore in larger space

Habitat for Humanity’s Florence ReStore is now open to the public, with dozens of customers filing through the affordable home goods store on its first day back in operation since relocating. The location has relocated to a larger storefront, situated at 7102 Turfway Road within the Turfway Town Square shopping center. It was previously located along US-42 across from Ockermann Middle School. The ReStore, which is operated by the Habitat for Hum…Florence, Kentucky · Florence Read Article

NKY developer seeks rezoning to build 382 housing units near Union

A Northern Kentucky-based developer wants to build 382 dwelling units outside of Union. To do so, the firm will need the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Crestview Hills-based developer Charter Commercial presented its concept development plan to the full Boone County Planning Commission during a public hearing on Sept. 3. Developers associated with the project previously presented the plans to the Union City Commission on Aug. 1…Union, Kentucky · Union Read Article

Fire Chief: No Injuries After Lightning Strike Caused Fire at Florence Apartment Building

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Florence reveals concepts of design plans for various city-owned properties - NKyTribune

By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence has some big-time plans for some city-owned property. Josh Hunt, the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, gave an overview of the plans at the last council meeting, but most of the council members were already slightly familiar with the plans, having heard them mentioned at their budget review. The Main Street property (Graphic proviced) The plans are exciting, especially for the ea…Florence, Kentucky · Florence Read Article

Daycare Under Investigation After Online Video Shows Employee Yelling at Child

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Florence city council contracts for dramatic Christian Dallas mural on Stringtown Restaurant - NKyTribune

By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence City Council recently heard about an enormous, dramatic mural to be created on the side of Stringtown Restaurant. “We have contracted with Christian Dallas, a famous muralist in our area, to do a 100-foot mural on the side of Stringtown Bar and Grill,” said Joshua Hunt, the city’s director of business and community development. “This is to pay homage to the history of Main Street.” He showed a …Florence, Kentucky · Florence Read Article

Florence Rotary features former Sen. John Schickel Sept. 8, looking back at lifetime in public service - NKyTribune

Staff report The Rotary Club of Florence will feature former Senator John Schickel for a firsthand account of Northern Kentucky’s transformation over the last four decades during its regular meeting September 8. A lifelong public servant and Northern Kentucky leader, Schickel has had a front-row seat to the region’s most pivotal changes. His career that...Florence, Kentucky · Florence Read Article

Second Boone County deputy hospitalized after shooting released Monday night

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The second Boone County sheriff’s deputy who was hospitalized after a shooting last Thursday has been released from the hospital.Walton, Kentucky · Walton See the Story

Government briefs: Roundup of news from Florence, Kenton County, Elsmere, Taylor Mill, - NKyTribune

By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence city council presented a check for $100,000 to Rick Wurth from the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky. These are opioid funds, and there are restrictions on what the funds are used for, but these will be used for mental health and addiction treatment services, and that is definitely an allowed use. “This $100,000 goes directly to attacking and addressing mental health and addiction t…Florence, Kentucky · Florence Read Article

Shooting in Walton ends in suspect dead of self-inflicted gunshot, two deputies wounded and recovering - NKyTribune

Staff report Two Boone County deputy sheriffs were shot and wounded Thursday night while attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a home on Service Road in Walton in the Town Creek Crossing Apartments.. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., the sheriff’s department says deputies arrived at the residence to serve a felony arrest warrant on a...Walton, Kentucky · Walton Read Article

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Man Who Shot 2 Deputies in Walton Is Dead, Boone County Sheriff's Official Says

Daycare Under Investigation After Online Video Shows Employee Yelling at Child

Fire Chief: No Injuries After Lightning Strike Caused Fire at Florence Apartment Building

Habitat for Humanity reopens Florence ReStore in larger space

NKY developer seeks rezoning to build 382 housing units near Union

Fire Chief: No Injuries After Lightning Strike Caused Fire at Florence Apartment Building

Florence reveals concepts of design plans for various city-owned properties - NKyTribune

Daycare Under Investigation After Online Video Shows Employee Yelling at Child

Florence city council contracts for dramatic Christian Dallas mural on Stringtown Restaurant - NKyTribune

Florence Rotary features former Sen. John Schickel Sept. 8, looking back at lifetime in public service - NKyTribune

Second Boone County deputy hospitalized after shooting released Monday night

Government briefs: Roundup of news from Florence, Kenton County, Elsmere, Taylor Mill, - NKyTribune

Shooting in Walton ends in suspect dead of self-inflicted gunshot, two deputies wounded and recovering - NKyTribune

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Habitat for Humanity reopens Florence ReStore in larger space

NKY developer seeks rezoning to build 382 housing units near Union

Fire Chief: No Injuries After Lightning Strike Caused Fire at Florence Apartment Building

Florence reveals concepts of design plans for various city-owned properties - NKyTribune

Daycare Under Investigation After Online Video Shows Employee Yelling at Child

Florence city council contracts for dramatic Christian Dallas mural on Stringtown Restaurant - NKyTribune

Florence Rotary features former Sen. John Schickel Sept. 8, looking back at lifetime in public service - NKyTribune

Second Boone County deputy hospitalized after shooting released Monday night

Government briefs: Roundup of news from Florence, Kenton County, Elsmere, Taylor Mill, - NKyTribune

Shooting in Walton ends in suspect dead of self-inflicted gunshot, two deputies wounded and recovering - NKyTribune