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 […]
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Fort Thomas 7th grader heads to national spelling bee
A seventh grader from Kentucky is preparing to represent his state at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, nearly a century after another Kentuckian claimed the very first championship. George Weghorst, a regional spelling bee champion from Fort Thomas, has been studying thousands of words in preparation for the national competition in Washington, D.C. “I usually […]
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Boone County student ends her four years in high school with a Bachelor’s degree
For the past four years, thousands of high school students across the Tri-State have been working hard to get their diplomas. For one local student, that work was doubled. Ignite Institute senior Hajar Elayyadi is about to receive her high school diploma. But earlier this month, she obtained another diploma — a bachelor’s degree in […]
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Kentucky family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children’s
Nathan Mills has spent the year fighting for his life, and he isn’t even two yet. The 21-month-old, whose family lives in London, Kentucky, has high-risk neuroblastoma — a rare cancer that often starts in the adrenal glands of young children. Nathan was diagnosed in November 2024 at the University of Kentucky. With his disease, Nathan would […]
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NKY Technical Response Team, orgs assisting in storm-affected areas
Several Northern Kentucky fire departments sent members of their crews to Southern Kentucky on Saturday to assist with search and rescue and clean-up efforts in the aftermath of severe storms. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday in preparation for the severe weather. Beshear posted on X late Saturday afternoon, that at […]
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DAV empowers veterans to become better entrepreneurs through Patriot Boot Camp
Friday marked the final day to attend the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Patriot Boot Camp, a three-day training program designed to equip veterans with entrepreneurial skills through insights from industry experts. One participant, Lindsey Cook, is the owner and founder of Sweet Ace Cakes, where she creates cookie cakes, hot chocolate mixes, and fresh marshmallows. She said […]
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‘Mass casualty event’ declared after tornado in southeastern KY
Severe storms killed at least 18 people in Kentucky on Friday as extreme weather swept through the Ohio Valley. Among the tornadoes to touchdown in Kentucky, a possible twister struck Laruel County and the city of London, killing 17. A fatality was also reported in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Friday night’s severe weather outbreak in Kentucky […]
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Covington eyes abandoned homes as opportunities to solve housing shortage
A housing shortage combined with rising property taxes and rent means finding a place to live is a challenge that Covington is working to tackle. Covington’s mayor, Ron Washington, has announced the creation of a housing development task force comprised of nonprofits, educators and developers. LINK’s media partner, WCPO, spoke with David Hastings, executive director of Housing Opportunities […]
