Boone Kenton County News

A viral AI-generated 'Cat in the Hat' school threat is sparking copycat incidents across at least four Kentucky districts, including McLean County...

Public safety could move beyond faster response times toward earlier deterrence and protection. Instead of waiting for calls after incidents begin, AI...

A developer is using Kentucky's HB 321 — a law meant to speed housing by limiting zoning appeals — to block homeowners from fighting a 200-acre data...

Boone and Kenton counties posted a 4.3% unemployment rate in July, below the steady statewide figure of 4.7%. Rates fell across 87 Kentucky counties year-over-year, with nearby Campbell County at 4.2%.

Local families can back area athletes by casting votes in the LINK nky Team of the Week poll, open until Friday at 11:59 a.m.

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Covington expects thousands at the riverfront for Riverfest fireworks this Labor Day weekend. Police urge patience in pedestrian-heavy areas to keep...

Kentucky State Police have regained independent water-rescue capability with a new Metal Shark patrol boat funded by FEMA's Port Security Grant,...

Covington officials are pressing the state for permanent fixes to Winston Avenue's pothole-riddled surface in Latonia, citing safety risks for drivers...

Beechwood's 2026 squad built on last year's historic undefeated All "A" Ninth Region and state championship by claiming back-to-back regional titles...

• Civic partnership delivers: Rotary Club of Florence, Kiwanis Club of Boone County and City of Florence teamed up for a school supply drive.
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Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties continue to post some of Kentucky’s lowest unemployment rates in the latest state report. Campbell County came in...

A Boone County woman was arraigned Tuesday on one count of criminal abuse after failing to report or seek medical care for her infant daughter's...

Kimberly Rossetti's promotion strengthens BE NKY's push for regional prosperity.

• She will now implement economic development strategies and lead...

• Florence City Council unanimously approved a long-term lease to keep the Boone County Clerk’s satellite office at 8020 Veterans Memorial Drive on...

Boone County Schools proposes cutting the real property tax rate to 64.6 from last year's 65.5, while keeping the personal property rate at 65.5....

The Kenton County Detention Center in Covington serves as Northern Kentucky's main pre-trial holding facility under the Fiscal Court. Most inmates are...

Boone County schools are projected to receive nearly $9 million less in net SEEK funding from Kentucky than in 2014–15, before inflation.

• The...

West Sixth Brewing will close its Covington taproom after business on Saturday, Aug. 29, less than two years after opening. The Lexington-based...

• Mayor Chris Reinersman states his belief in the cameras' value remains unchanged and they pose no privacy threat, yet orders immediate removal to...

A second parent now faces charges in a Boone County child abuse investigation.

• Carleena Webb charged with one count of criminal abuse after...