Boone Kenton County News

Kenton County families can complete annual student registration online starting July 7, 2026 through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, replacing...

A fatal crash on Industrial Road is renewing safety concerns along this busy Boone County commercial corridor.

• Crash details: Shirley Hadden, 55,...

Erlanger's new Amber Run Dog Park at Eons Adventure Park delivers a long-awaited community win with its July 9 grand opening.

• Event details:...

A fatal crash shut down southbound I-75 in Kenton County after 47-year-old Stacy Wick of Verona struck a parked tractor-trailer.

• Details: Wick hit...

McGlasson Farms in Hebron offers u-pick strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and fresh produce this summer, giving Boone County families an easy...

A Kenton County judge sentenced 19-year-old Wyatt Testerman to life in prison for the premeditated murder of his 74-year-old grandmother Cheri Oliver...

Two new habeas corpus petitions challenging immigration detention length and lawfulness were filed June 26 in the Eastern District of Kentucky, both...

An off-duty Florence police officer was fatally shot by four Boone County deputies during a July 3 domestic violence standoff after he allegedly fired...

• Antonio Collier and Patricia Stokes received 24 and 16 years in prison after a Kenton County jury convicted them of second-degree assault and...

Boone County residents demonstrated strong patriotic spirit by holding a parade honoring the nation's founding even in rainy weather. Local participation in parades and related events underscored community enthusiasm.

Kentucky historical racing machines posted a 9.2% revenue gain in May on a same-store basis. Derby City led with $20.5 million while Oak Grove reached $16.5 million; the new Marshall Yards racino recorded the state's lowest gross at $1.6 million.

Zoning changes for a 336-unit apartment complex and 10-business commercial development off KY-17 cleared their first reading before Independence City...

All Boone County students must complete Online Registration (OLR) before enrolling for the upcoming year.

• Opens July 1: New and returning families...

Kenton County has opened trails at its new 225-acre park on the former Fox Run Golf Course, with full amenities still two years away.

• Trails now...

Former Holmes High School teacher Mason Goins, 25, was sentenced June 29 to seven years in prison after pleading guilty in April to multiple sex...

Covington has multiple full- and part-time building roles for local job seekers.

• HVAC Journeyman at KW Mechanical offers full-time work on...

Boone County Public Library branches host diverse programs today for all ages.

• Storytimes for infants through preschoolers run at Walton, Scheben,...

Kenton County Public Works will resurface nine roads starting after the June 30 approval of Mago Construction Co., with work weather-dependent and...

• Tornado warning issued at 12:34 AM June 18 triggered severe storms across Boone County
• Power loss hit 911 dispatch around 5:30 AM; backup...

Newport Police will host a town hall this week on Flock cameras to address resident questions.

• Arlinghaus Builders seeks approval for a 182-home...