Burlington News

FORT WRIGHT - Construction of a tunnel that will transport raw sewage underneath Boone County has not yet started, but already a fight has broken out over the project.

Some Burlington, Kentucky residents are returning to their homes after a fire sent them out into the cold early Monday morning.

BURLINGTON - Not only does the Boone County Public Library have one of the biggest collections of books and media in the area, now it has been recognized for having one of the best buildings, too.

BOONE CO. -- Local author Hal McFarland will discuss his new book, 'A Dream Within a Dream,' at 2 p.m. Jan.

Comic book author and illustrator David Mack will speak at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Boone County Public Library Main Branch, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington.

The Boone County Planning Commission has announced its 2009 meeting schedule: The planning commission will meet the first Wednesday of each month.

Looking to get rid of that live Christmas tree? Each Northern Kentucky county offers free 'treecycling' during the next few weeks.

As I was driving to work the other day, I saw a white SUV with a graying, road-stained bumper sticker that said: '9-11-2001 - We Will Never Forget.' Only a few years ago that promise was everywhere.

BURLINGTON - Sharon Gette would have turned 52 years old on Thursday, the same day the man accused of killing her and stabbing her mother was found competent to stand trial.

Burlington Fire Department boosters will hold a youth dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the firehouse at Firehouse Drive and Burlington Pike.

BURLINGTON - A sex offender from Wisconsin has been arrested for failing to register in Kentucky.

Northern Kentucky leaders spent Tuesday afternoon learning about a new $20 million Kentucky National Guard Armory in Burlington, and how it will help their communities.

BURLINGTON - Ever wonder how an artist conceives and creates a sculpture or statue? You will seldom have as good an opportunity to find out as 2 p.m. today, when Union's Matt Langford explains his creation ...

The Boone County Public Library will hold a blood drive Dec. 15 at the Main Branch, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington.

BOONE CO. -- Dinsmore Homestead's Heritage Weekend is Friday through Sunday. Participating shops in Burlington will have special hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

A Boone County Christmas tradition is back for another year. Dinsmore Homestead, 5656 Burlington Pike, Burlington, hosts its Christmas in the Country 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

INDEPENDENCE - Howard E. Harshbarger, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 26 at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence.

FLORENCE - It's every young dancer's dream: to perform live on television for millions of people across the country.

BURLINGTON - Boone County sheriff's deputies are searching for a teenage boy who escaped from the Boone County courthouse this afternoon.

Boone County parents near Burlington are being asked to meet their children at the busstop this afternoon while sheriff deputies search for a juvenile who escaped from custody.