The 4th Street Bridge connecting Covington and Newport will be closed in January and demolished in the spring, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, known locally as KYTC. In 2023, KYTC revealed four different bridge designs in consideration for the 4th Street Bridge’s replacement; the agency has announced the approved design is a three-arch bridge that will span […]
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Trump vows to campaign ‘really hard’ to unseat Thomas Massie after criticism of Iran strike
President Donald Trump says he plans to campaign against Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie after he criticized the recent U.S. bombing of Iran. Massie represents Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, which encompasses roughly all of Northern Kentucky and more. On social media, Massie shared Trump’s announcement that a “very successful” attack had been launched on Iran, calling […]
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Cooling centers opening as region endures days of ‘dangerously hot conditions’
It’s going to stay very hot in the Tri-State in the upcoming days, so it’s important to take steps to ensure you can navigate the heat safely. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Sunday to Wednesday. The heat index is expected to be around 104 degrees. Hamilton County Emergency Management […]
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Man shot by police in Union SWAT standoff charged with attempted murder
The man accused of opening fire on a landscaping crew near his home in Union, leading to a SWAT standoff in which he was shot, has been discharged from the hospital and charged with multiple counts of attempted murder. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said in a release Bader M. Jibrini was discharged from UC […]
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NKY dance studio builds community leaders, gives back through art and service
A local dance studio in Erlanger is teaching students more than just dance steps — it’s creating community leaders who understand the importance of giving back. For 26 years, Expressions Dance Theatre owner and director Cara Patrick has continued a family tradition of using dance as a platform for community service. “Back to when my mom, Connie, […]
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Kroger Co. plans to close 60 stores, boost results from those remaining
The Kroger Co. is planning to close 60 stores in the next 18 months, while telling investors to expect stronger sales growth from stores that remain. The company declined to identify which stores will close, but a spokesperson said, “We do not expect any store closures in Cincinnati at this time.” Kroger announced in its […]
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NKY attorney sues ODOT, contractors on Brent Spence Companion Bridge project
A Northern Kentucky Civil Rights attorney filed a federal lawsuit against the main contractors overseeing the Brent Spence Companion Bridge Corridor project, a related company and the Ohio Department of Transportation on the same day governors from Ohio and Kentucky released video messages celebrating the final design reveal. In his filing, attorney Jamir Davis claimed […]
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Fort Wright Police offer free class on scams, urging community to stay informed
The Fort Wright Police Department is reporting a rise in scams, as swindlers develop new tactics to extract money from unsuspecting individuals. In response, the department will host a free scam and fraud awareness class on Wednesday to help residents recognize and avoid these fraudulent schemes. “The fraudsters are using different kind of means to […]
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Clay Wade Bailey Bridge closed for 13 days to vehicular traffic
The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge is closed to vehicle traffic for the next 13 days. The closure of the bridge was originally scheduled to begin on June 13, but was postponed and lengthened after additional needed repairs were identified and expected inclement weather. Now, the closure will last 13 days, instead of 10 days. The […]
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Design for Brent Spence Bridge’s planned companion bridge released
Governors Andy Beshear and Mike DeWine released a video Wednesday morning showing off the design plans for the Brent Spence Bridge’s planned companion bridge. “The design selected is a state-of-the-art, double-decker bridge that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and cost as well as getting this project done as fast as possible for our people,” said Beshear in […]
