Written by WCPO’s Connor Steffen Inside a modest Erlanger storefront, Karen Zengel helps make miracles happen. “I’m not sure how much we can do, but miracles do happen,” said Zengel, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Northern Kentucky. “We’re blessed to be able to even try to help.” At the helm of the […]
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Shaun Alexander among 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates
St. Xavier High School (Ohio) graduate Luke Kuechly, Boone County High School graduate Shaun Alexander and former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson are among 50 modern-era players being considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Kuechly, a former Carolina Panthers star linebacker and 2009 St. X graduate, is one of eight […]
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‘She’s part boop snoot’ | Fort Wright officer goes above and beyond to save severely emaciated dog’s life
Fort Wright police rescued an emaciated, abandoned dog named Ripley, who is now being fostered by Officer Emily Horseman while she recovers and a criminal investigation into animal abuse and neglect has been opened.
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Alligator seized from basement of Bellevue home
A creature typically found in Florida and other states much further south was seized from a home in Bellevue by state game wardens at the end of September, according to a social media post from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement. The post says the Bellevue-Dayton Fire Department responded to a call at a home in Bellevue […]
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BLINK survival guide: How to tackle the massive arts and light festival
There’s so much excitement around BLINK, the nation’s largest art and light festival, it can be overwhelming. We went to the experts to help you best plan your evenings. When does BLINK take place? The four-day festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 20. It takes place each night from 7 p.m. to […]
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18-year-old appears in court after allegedly beating his grandmother to death in Erlanger
An 18-year-old was in court Tuesday after he allegedly beat his grandmother to death in Erlanger last week. Wyatt Testerman has been charged with murder for the death of 74-year-old Cheri Oliver. Police responded to the 100 block of Ridgewood Drive around 2 p.m. Oct. 8 for a reported assault. When they arrived, they found […]
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Police investigating fatal shooting in Newport
Officials are investigating following a fatal shooting in Newport Saturday afternoon. A 42-year-old man arrived at the Newport Fire Department at 3:30 p.m. with an unknown injury, according to a press release from the Newport Police Department. Paramedics began treating the man and discovered that he had been shot in the chest. Campbell County Police […]
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Fall color forecast: Will the leaves be dull or vibrant?
The change from green leaves to shades of orange, yellow and brown are about to take over in the Tri-State. Peak fall color is only weeks away. But many of you had a great question: After exceptional drought and then torrential rain from Helene, what does this mean for our fall color in 2024? If […]
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Teen shot in Covington dies in hospital
A 17-year-old male was shot in Covington on Sunday and was pronounced dead at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, with no arrests made and the investigation ongoing.
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Kyle Rittenhouse speaks at TJ Roberts’ fundraiser in Florence
By WCPO’s Marlena Lang The presence of Kyle Rittenhouse drew a few protesters to a Florence restaurant where a conservative campaign fundraiser took place Wednesday night. TJ Roberts, a Northern Kentucky attorney running as a Republican in District 66, hosted the fundraiser at Smokin’ This and That BBQ after his campaign said threats forced their original […]