In Fort Mitchell, anyone looking to get a drink at a local restaurant or pick up a case of beer from the store has to wait until 11 a.m. on Sundays. Now, that may soon change. City leaders introduced a new ordinance at Monday night’s city council meeting that would allow businesses and retailers to […]
Author Archives: WCPO
WCPO is ABC's Cincinnati affiliate and a content-sharing partner of LINK nky.
Posted inNews
Electric scooter rider dies after collision with Covington city vehicle
An electric scooter rider died after colliding with a Covington Public Works vehicle on Monday, according to Covington police. Around 12:49 p.m., officers responded to the incident at the intersection of West 19th Street and Augustine Street. Based on initial reports, Covington police say the Covington Public Works vehicle was turning right on a green […]
Posted inNews
Ludlow police sergeant dies shortly after completing shift
Ludlow Police Sergeant Brian Koenes died Monday, shortly after completing his shift, the Ludlow Police Department announced on social media. The Ludlow Police Department said Koenes’ passing will be recognized as a line-of-duty death. Koenes responded to a “stressful robbery incident” among other calls for service Sunday evening. “He served the citizens of Ludlow with […]
Posted inElections
NKY transportation officials warn about campaign signs along state highways
With the midterm election just around the corner, campaign signs are popping up everywhere across Northern Kentucky — and transportation officials say some of them are creating a safety concern along state highways and rights-of-way. “This is not a political issue; this is a safety issue,” said Jake Ryle with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “We’re […]
Posted inNews
Police: Suspect charged with murder after deadly Newport shooting
A suspect has been arrested following a deadly shooting that took place on Friday, according to Newport police. Newport police said 25-year-old Isaac Hamilton was charged with murder in connection with the incident. He is being held in the Campbell County Detention Center. At about 11:21 p.m. Friday, officers responded to the 200 block of […]
Posted inCulture
Researcher makes new discovery from fossils at Big Bone Lick
Ken Tankersley walks to the boat dock he used for years. He told LINK nky’s media partner, WCPO, that it was his favorite part of fossil hunting. Tankersley and his students would put canoes in the creek and paddle upstream to Big Bone Lick. They were looking for bone beds and fossil deposits. “Eventually, you’d […]
Posted inNews
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting at Covington gas station
One man is dead after a shooting at a Covington gas station, police said. At approximately 3:28 a.m. on Saturday, Covington officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Speedway gas station on 4th Street in Covington. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital […]
Posted inEducation
Boone County students say racial slur in teacher’s puzzle was likely a mistake
Less than a week after a Boone County High School teacher was placed on leave for allegedly distributing a puzzle to students that contained a racial slur, some students are coming forward saying it was likely a mistake. On Sept. 24, the Boone County Schools issued a statement to the media that said “an inappropriate […]
Posted inNews
Police: One dead after two-vehicle crash in Kenton County
Police are investigating after a crash in Kenton County Wednesday night left one person dead, according to the Kenton County Police Department. According to police, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 14100 block of Dixie Highway near Green Road for a two-vehicle crash. The Kenton County Police Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team […]
Posted inSports
St. Henry launches $4 million capital campaign
St. Henry District High School announced a $4 million capital campaign that includes the construction of a new, modern athletic and training facility along with a comprehensive overhaul and modernization of the locker room facilities. The campaign, called “Faithful to Our Roots, Fearless in Our Rise,” was announced during a special event on campus on […]
