The final two suspects facing charges for the fire that destroyed the 1000 Hands Playground and severely damaged the Big Mac Bridge, or Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, have pleaded guilty in court. The cause of that fire still has not been publicly released by any official involved in the investigation. We are still working to […]
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Newport’s floating Hooters location is permanently closed
The floating Hooters is no more. LINK’s media partner, WCPO, said they received a tip that said the Newport location abruptly closed; calling the location led to an automated message that informs callers that the location is permanently closed. The business’s Google profile also now says “permanently closed.” WCPO reached out to Hooters, which has […]
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Florence police warn of dangerous door-kicking prank trend among kids
The Florence Police Department has issued a warning about a “disturbing” prank trend among children and young adults that has recently come to their attention. In a press release, the department described behavior similar to the prank known as “ding dong ditch,” but with a more alarming twist: Individuals are reportedly kicking doors and causing […]
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Woman finds recovery from addiction and helps others heal at Brighton Recovery Center
For Hannah Thomson, addiction was a family affair. Growing up with a mother and sister who used drugs made substance abuse feel normal, leading her down a similar path. “When I was growing up, my mom was also using too, so it’s basically like kind of been something in my family that’s happened all the […]
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Campbell County says federal sanctuary jurisdiction listing is a mistake, seeking correction
Campbell County says the county was “incorrectly included” on the list of sanctuary jurisdictions by the Department of Homeland Security. The federal government recently released its list of sanctuary jurisdictions following an executive order from President Donald Trump, which aims to identify cities and states that do not comply with federal immigration laws. Campbell County was on […]
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Two suspects in Big Mac Bridge fire plead guilty; one suspect apologizes
Two of the four suspects facing charges for the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge fire pleaded guilty in a Hamilton County courtroom on Wednesday. Terry Stiles pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday to one count of aggravated arson and one count of arson. He will serve nine to 13 and a half years in prison. After […]
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Someone bought a winning $225k lotto ticket in Fort Wright
Check your pockets and purses, Northern Kentucky, because someone won the lottery Saturday night. According to an announcement from Kentucky Lottery, the Cash Ball 225 drawing held Saturday night produced a winning ticket that was sold in Fort Wright. The winning ticket was specifically bought at Deters & Daughters on Madison Pike. Saturday night’s winning […]
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NKY group on a mission to prevent veteran suicide
For some, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but for others like Douglas Witt and Deb Winkler, it’s a day of remembrance. “If you have a veteran in your life, reach out, reach out to them to make sure they’re OK,” said Witt, a peer veteran with the Northern Kentucky Service Members, Veterans, […]
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Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club reopens 6 years after barge crash
After six years, Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club — a Northern Kentucky staple — has reopened on the Ohio River. The floating bar and restaurant, which is known for its live music, teased its reopening for months. Ludlow Bromley then officially announced on social media that it was coming back at some point, saying, “Yes, we’ve heard the […]
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One person killed in motorcycle crash in Fort Wright
A person is dead after a motorcycle crash Friday evening in Fort Wright, the Fort Wright Police Department said. Police said a motorcyclist crashed on Madison Pike near I-275 around 7:30 p.m. Friday. It’s unclear what caused the crash, but a WCPO crew did see another vehicle involved in the crash at the scene. The […]
