Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office issued a new statement and photo of McConnell Monday morning, along with a statement from the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP). The statements say McConnell is still working hard on recovering from a fall in June, but he won’t be back on his feet in time to attend Kentucky’s annual […]
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Sheriff: 47-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Walton
A 47-year-old man was killed Sunday evening in a motorcycle crash in Walton, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were dispatched shortly before 6:45 p.m. to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 11000 block of Dixie Highway. When they arrived, they found that 47-year-old Robert Schulze of Williamstown, Ky., was driving a […]
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Covington community meeting seeks input on Pike Street development that could include farmers market
Covington community members will have a chance to weigh in Monday afternoon on a proposed Pike Street development that could become the new home of the city’s farmers market. The city is close to closing on the property near John G. Carlisle Elementary School. The development would include a building currently owned by the school […]
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How’s the new Kenton County park project going?
Kenton County is turning a former golf course into a sprawling public park, with trails open now and major amenities on the way. The former Fox Run Golf Course — all 225 acres of it — is now the foundation of a new Kenton County park. The trail system is open to visitors now, and […]
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Off-duty Florence police officer killed in shooting with Boone County deputies
An off-duty Florence Police officer was killed in a shooting with Boone County Sheriff’s deputies Friday night, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Kentucky State Police, which is investigating the shooting, said in a release that Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 8600 block of Lely Court in Florence […]
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I-71/75 southbound lanes reopen at Buttermilk Pike exit after hours-long closure
All southbound lanes of I-71/I-75 in Northern Kentucky have reopened after an hours-long closure due to a crash, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Friday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said the crash occurred around 2 p.m. Friday near the 186.1-mile point near Buttermilk Pike. Drivers were diverted off the interstate to Buttermilk Pike (KY-371) during the […]
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Police justified in shooting, killing man in Crestview Hills, prosecutor says
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said his office has determined that the officers who shot and killed 37-year-old Daniel Bolinger in Crestview Hills on June 19 were justified in doing so and will not face any charges. Sanders delivered his remarks at a press conference Wednesday morning. Watch it here. On June 19, KSP […]
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New ramp closures likely to affect traffic on both sides of the river
More highway ramp closures necessary for the construction on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project are underway. Although the new closures are on the Ohio side of the river, they are likely to impact drivers in both Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The exit ramp from eastbound U.S. 50 and the South Street Viaduct to Second […]
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Covington man found dead in Paris was being investigated for possessing child pornography
A former Northern Kentucky bookstore employee, who was reported missing and found dead in Paris, France, earlier this month, was being investigated for possessing and distributing child pornography, according to court documents. Covington police said 64-year-old Todd Garland had not been seen since June 9. Detectives made contact with Garland on June 10 regarding a […]
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Investigation underway after NKY bookstore employee found dead in Paris
A former Northern Kentucky bookstore employee reported missing earlier this month was found dead in Paris, France, according to the Covington Police Department. Police said those who reported 64-year-old Todd Garland missing were concerned for his welfare. The Covington resident had not been seen since June 9. Detectives made contact with Garland on June 10 […]
