Crews have recovered the body of the motorcyclist who crashed on the Taylor Southgate Bridge and fell into the Ohio River Saturday night. Family and friends joined local officials in the search for the 23-year-old, who loved ones declined to identify. Newport police said he appeared to be traveling north on the bridge Saturday when […]
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Recovery effort underway after driver falls from bridge into Ohio River
A recovery operation is underway on the Ohio River after a motorcyclist fell into the water during a crash Saturday night on the Taylor Southgate Bridge. The Newport Fire Department told LINK’s media partner, WCPO, the crash happened around 8 p.m. between a motorcycle and another vehicle. The motorcyclist went off the bridge and into […]
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Kenton County Police reorganizing to provide more mental health and social services
The Kenton County Police Department is hiring for four new positions as part of a reorganization effort, which it hopes will help it deepen ties with the Northern Kentucky community. “I really feel like this is probably a true form of community policing,” Police Chief Spike Jones said. “We’re not just looking at the end […]
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Design approved for new 4th Street Bridge
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 […]
