Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter and Danielle Goodman Two women are dead and another person is critically injured after a crash involving a dump truck in Union. Boone County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the crash just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Beaver Road, where they found a […]
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Officials identify man found dead on riverbank in Pendleton County
A man was found dead along a riverbank in Butler, said Rob Braun, the spokesperson for Pendleton County Emergency Management. Braun said the man was found Monday around 4 p.m. at the end of Mader Street near Butler Bridge. Kentucky State Police said they received a call about a possible drowning after a citizen reported […]
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Red Cross operating shelters for those impacted by flooding
The Red Cross is maintaining shelters for anyone whose home was impacted by the floodwaters throughout the Tri-State. So far, there are five shelters open in the Greater Cincinnati area: The Red Cross said its Kenton County shelter in Covington is currently the most-utilized location, with around 13 people staying there, in addition to multiple […]
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Some Covington residents encouraged to evacuate over the weekend
An updated Licking River forecast shows it will crest just below a “major” flood stage and some residents were asked to leave. The Licking River reached a flood stage just below “major” flooding, cresting at 38.5 feet Sunday night. The City of Covington encouraged residents in a particular area to leave due to the rising […]
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NKY roads blocked due to high water, landslides, storm debris
Several roadways around the Northern Kentucky region are blocked after severe storms and continuing rain have drenched the region. Here is a list of the latest roadways and areas impacted: Boone County Campbell County Kenton County This story originally appeared at WCPO.com.
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Falmouth, Butler residents under ‘mandatory evacuation’ due to flooding
Written by WCPO’s Molly Schramm and Alex Null Mason Taylor, from Butler, said his family is prepared for what could be historic flooding this weekend. “This is something we’ve grown accustomed to, unfortunately,” Taylor said. Taylor said his biggest concern is making sure his residents are safe. “We will be at some point an island,” […]
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Mary Ingles Highway closed due to landslide
Written by WCPO’s Danielle Goodman A portion of Mary Ingles Highway or Kentucky Route 8 is closed after a landslide occurred on Friday. The landslide is located just past the Aquaramp Marina and is covering the highway. Crews are at the scene trying to clear trees and soil from the road. The road closure is […]
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Erlanger firefighters rescue person after tree falls on home
Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter Firefighters rescued one person trapped after a tree fell on a home in Erlanger during severe storms early Thursday morning. The Erlanger Fire Department said crews responded to Division Street after receiving a report of a tree falling on a home at around 12:45 a.m. Officials said three people were […]
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We are in a ‘significant tornado outlook’: Here’s what that means
Written by WCPO’s PJ O’Keefe Severe weather is headed to the Northern Kentucky area tonight, and there’s one part of our forecast that makes these incoming storms of particular concern: The Storm Prediction Center has the entire Tri-State under a “Significant Tornado Outlook.” Backing up two steps: The Storm Prediction Center is usually responsible for […]
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TANK raises bus fares, offers rewards program for loyal riders
By WCPO’s Taylor Woods Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky riders now have to pay slightly more for bus fares, but the transit authority has a program to offset costs for those who rely on this form of transportation. Some TANK riders WCPO talked to already feel the impact of increased bus fares. “I just think it’s […]