Schools districts and other organizations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati have already begun announcing closures. LINK nky’s content sharing partner WCPO has a handy list, which you can view directly by clicking the hyperlink below. The list is updated regularly.
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What to do if your power goes out during the winter storm
With the incoming snow and cold temperatures, the possibility of power outages is a concern this weekend. “If you get about a quarter inch of ice, that will start to bring down limbs on the wires,” Duke Energy’s Community and Government Relations Rep. Ken Muth told Kenton County mayors Saturday morning. “Half inch – up […]
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Former Cooper standout Alexander transferring from UNC to Western Michigan
Former University of North Carolina linebacker Austin Alexander, once a star at Cooper High School, will sign with Western Michigan University. Alexander played his freshman season with the Tarheels and head coach Bill Belichick, but decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month. He considered several opportunities but ultimately chose the Broncos. Western […]
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PD: Missing 22-year-old man found dead near Monte Casino neighborhood in Covington
A 22-year-old man who went missing Friday evening was found dead Sunday morning near Covington’s Monte Casino neighborhood, the Covington Police Department said. Police said Joshua McDowell was found in a wooded area near the Monte Casino. McDowell went missing Friday evening after he was last seen in the 700 block of Monte Lane. At […]
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New partnership puts free books in NKY families’ hands from birth
Northern Kentucky families are now getting free books from the moment their children are born. St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Educate-NKY and public libraries across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties have partnered to offer new parents the chance to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library directly from the hospital. “It’s a QR code. You sign up, they get […]
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Former Boone County church music director sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing teen
A former Boone County church music director was sentenced to more than a decade in prison Tuesday forsexually abusing a teenager for multiple years, starting when the victim was 15 years old. The sentence is in line with a plea agreement between Michael Howard’s attorney and prosecutors: 15 years in exchange for Michael Howard pleading guilty […]
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‘One big family’ | Lloyd Memorial star hoops player, coach share special connection beyond the game
Lloyd Memorial senior point guard Anthony Blaackar always seems to have a smile around school. “It doesn’t matter if he scores 30 points or 10 and we lose,” Lloyd athletic director Bill Pilgram said. “He seems to keep everything in perspective and sees the balance of life. He appreciates the natural gift he has of […]
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Dozens of protesters gather in Newport, speaking out against local jail holding ICE detainees
A group of residents gathered in Newport this weekend with a message against their local and federal governments. “To speak up against holding immigrants, mothers, fathers, daughters, sons in this building right here,” Michael Staverman said. The protest was organized to oppose the Campbell County Detention Center’s holding of ICE detainees. “As an American, I […]
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Area around Latonia Elementary blocked off after brick facade cracks, roof appears damaged
Story by Felicia Jordan of WCPO. A partial roof collapse occurred in the gymnasium area of Latonia Elementary School Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for Covington Independent Public Schools. Covington Battalion Chief Chris Alsip told us crews were called at around 11:10 p.m. Wednesday night after reports of a roof collapse. The spokesperson said no […]
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Kenton County child’s flu death marks first child death this season
A child in Kenton County has died from influenza (flu), marking the first pediatric flu death in Kentucky this season, the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced Tuesday. The department of public health said the child had not received this season’s flu vaccine, which they say is the best way to protect against the flu. […]