Written by Dan Monk for WCPO Publix Supermarkets has “nothing to share” about a Northern Kentucky store opening, but a planning document from Boone County offers food for thought. A site plan for the Triple Crown Retail Center shows a “proposed grocery store” measuring 55,701 square feet on a 13-acre site at 420-450 Richwood Road […]
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Gov. Beshear indicates disapproval of ‘anti-trans’ bill
Written by Karolina Buczek for WCPO On Monday, Governor Andy Beshear wouldn’t directly say what his plans are for Senate Bill 150, but he indicated he disapproves of the bill. Senate Bill 150 bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors. It would outlaw gender reassignment surgery for anyone under 18, as well as the use of […]
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Siblings shot at during Erlanger carjacking, police say crime connected to a string of recent car thefts
Written by Valerie Lyons for WCPO A brother and sister survived an armed carjacking Wednesday in what police say was part of a crime spree. The teens believed to be responsible later led state troopers on a multi-county pursuit before crashing. Now, authorities continue to search for all but one of the suspects. Erlanger police […]
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KSP searching for missing Carroll County woman
Written by Michael Coker for WCPO Kentucky State Police is searching for a missing woman out of Carrollton in Carroll County. On March 18, police received a report that Imelda Zarate Mejia had gone missing from her residence in Carrollton earlier that day around 7:45 a.m. Mejia is 5’9″ with brown hair and brown eyes. […]
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Covington Police Department Captain graduates from FBI National Academy
Written by Michael Coker for WCPO Chief Brian Valenti of the Covington Police Department announced Friday one of its members is a new graduate of the FBI National Academy. Captain Matthew Winship, part of the Covington Police Department since September 2003, graduated Thursday as part of the 285th session of the FBI National Academy. The […]
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CSX freight train derails in Kentucky; officials say no hazardous materials involved
Written by Taylor Weiter for WCPO A CSX freight train derailed in Kentucky Thursday afternoon, the transportation company said in a statement. CSX said the train went into emergency while trying to avoid a crash with a semi-truck and trailer stuck on the tracks in Hardin County. Officials said 21 railcars derailed near the crossing […]
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Independence police issue Golden Alert for missing 77-year-old man
Written by WCPO’s Christian LeDuc Independence police have issued a Golden Alert for a missing 77-year-old man. Irvin J. Steffen was last seen at his home in Independence Monday around 6:45 p.m., investigators said in a press release. He was last seen wearing a black hat and brown coat. Police said they believe that he […]
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Newport finalizes $28 million settlement for wrongful murder conviction of man who has since died
Written by WCPO’s Taylor Nimmo The City of Newport has finalized a record-breaking settlement for a man’s wrongful murder conviction. In 1988, William Virgil was convicted of murdering Retha Welch following a trial based entirely on circumstantial evidence. He spent 28 years in prison before DNA evidence exonerated him. The now finalized settlement is for […]
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KYTC crews will soon start spraying for nuisance weeds
Written by WCPO’s Raven Richard The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will soon spray for nuisance weeds that can create a hazard for drivers across the Commonwealth. KYTC crews will target a dozen noxious weeds, which could grow several feet tall. Transportation officials said if these plants are left to grow along highways, they could obscure drivers’ […]
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Northern Kentucky Norsemen Hockey wins state title
Written by WCPO’s staff The Northern Kentucky Varsity Norsemen Hockey team is the Kentucky State champion! The Norsemen competed in Louisville, KY over the weekend of March 3-5 and came home with the state title. The team is made up of hockey players of high school age across Northern Kentucky. The Norsemen are led by […]
