A local marine veteran from Northern Kentucky has been hospitalized after a plane crash in North Carolina Tuesday, according to a press release from a family representative. The representative said Sean Yocum was “critically injured” in the crash and sustained the following injuries: The crash happened shortly after takeoff in Cumberland County near Gray’s Creek […]
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NKU examines opioid impact on fetuses
Research at Northern Kentucky University is investigating the cognitive effects of opioid use on pregnant mice, with early results showing that morphine causes deficits in babies, while bupronorphine does not.
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NKY Trail Fund launched to connect Northern Kentucky trails
Nonprofits in the Tri-State have established the NKY Trail Fund to raise funds for the development of more trails in Northern Kentucky, with the goal of connecting existing trails and creating a more accessible network.
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Historical mansion built for General James Taylor hits the market in Newport
A historic mansion built for General James Taylor in Newport, believed to have been designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, is now available for purchase for $2.49 million.
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First ADA-accessible, sensory-friendly playground opens in NKY
Cushioned rubber replaces jagged mulch. Ramps lead the way to bridges and slides. Overhead harnesses fasten in place of belts. It’s the new normal at Boone Woods Park playground. Dozens of children enjoyed the accommodating features Tuesday, swinging and sliding their way to a new standard of fun. “This is kind of the perfect place […]
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‘Here we go, Boat Rater!’: Covington man racks up thousands of Instagram followers rating boats on Ohio River
He films boats moving down the Ohio River and rates them on a five-star scale. Then he posts the videos on Instagram. That’s it. And he’s racked up more than 20,000 followers in less than a month. Known only as Boat Rater, this Covington man creates viral sensations from a riverfront deck. His first post was […]
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What’s next for the Purple People Bridge?
The Purple People Bridge is still closed after chunks of sandstone fell from the bridge pier on Sunday. Because it is a privately owned bridge, the owners say they don’t have enough money to fix and maintain it. Conversations are happening to determine what needs to be done for the bridge to not only reopen […]
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Purple People Bridge closed ‘out of an abundance of caution’
The Purple People Bridge is closed after sandstone fell from a pier on the Cincinnati side of the bridge Sunday afternoon. An official said someone called 911 after they “heard or saw a piece of the bridge pier — either concrete or sandstone — fall.” No one was injured and the bridge was closed “out […]
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PD: Motorcyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash in Independence
Story by Molly Schramm, WCPOA motorcyclist was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a crash in Independence, Independence police said. Police said the crash happened around 2 p.m. along Taylor Mill Road at Cox Road. A motorcyclist and another vehicle collided at the intersection, but police did not say what caused the crash. The motorcyclist, who is […]
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‘It is possible’: Covington program helps more than 400 families buy homes in past decade
Jennifer Aboussemah just signed the papers on a quaint, century-old Latonia house. For the California transplant, it’s a dream come true — it’s not just her new home, it’s her first. “I’ve been renting apartments my entire adult life,” she said. Aboussemah said she’s eager to set up her furniture, paint some walls and start […]
