Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter CINCINNATI — Tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals has been suspended after a Bills player was taken off the field in an ambulance. Safety Damar Hamlin attempted to tackle Tee Higgins in the middle of the field during the first quarter of the game. […]
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Kentucky State Police announce traffic checkpoints Sunday
Written by WCPO’s Michael Coker The Kentucky State Police announced Sunday they will conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 6 area of Kentucky. Post 6 includes Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant, Pendleton, Bracken, Robertson, Harrison, Nicholas, and Bourbon counties. “These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws of the […]
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One dead in Dayton boat fire
Written by WCPO’s Felicia Jordan One person is dead and another has been hospitalized after a fire broke out on a boat in the Manhattan Harbor in Dayton Friday afternoon. Officials have not yet released the identity of the person killed. The boat was located in the harbor, close to other boats as crews sprayed […]
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19-year-old TikTok star, Kentucky native climbs to 2.8 million followers for viral videos
Written by WCPO’s Kristen Edwards Kentucky native Parker Pannell knows how to rack up views and attract followers on TikTok. The 19-year-old first joined the platform in 2018 and now has 2.8 million followers and more than 82 million likes on his videos. “Making a viral video is the best feeling in the world,” Parker […]
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Beshear’s medical marijuana order goes into effect Sunday
Written by WCPO’s Anna Azallion Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order on medical marijuana goes into effect Sunday, but it has several limitations, so advocates are working with lawmakers, hoping to get a bill passed on the issue during the 2023 legislative session. The executive order allows some to possess marijuana in Kentucky, but there are conditions. […]
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Kenton County Police looking for Independence man
The Kenton County Police Department is asking the public’s help to locate 27-year-old Barry Dishon of Independence. Dishon is considered a missing/endangered person and has not been heard from since Dec. 24. Police described Dishon as 6 feet tall and 160 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing jeans or […]
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Expert: Southwest cancellations have more to do with outdated system than winter weather
Written by WCPO’s Jake Ryle It’s been a turbulent time for the thousands of people who were hoping to travel this holiday season. Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights, leaving tens of thousands of people stranded. Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines, offered a video statement regarding the flight cancelations. “We’re doing everything we can […]
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Southwest Airlines cancellations at CVG continue Wednesday: ‘I sat in the airport all Christmas’
Written by WCPO’s Anna Azallion The U.S. Department of Transportation said it will look into the widespread Southwest Airlines delays and cancelations this holiday weekend that have lasted into this week. As of Wednesday morning, at least 10 Southwest flights have been canceled into and out of CVG. This comes after the airline canceled 62% […]
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Southwest Airlines cancels 70% of flights out of CVG
Written by Anna Azallion of WCPO The U.S. Department of Transportation said it will look into the widespread Southwest Airlines flight delays and cancellations that have occurred this holiday weekend and continue Tuesday. Across the country, Southwest has cancelled 62% of its flights Tuesday and about 70% of flights set to depart CVG. Southwest customers […]
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35th annual Northern Kentucky Christmas Dinner held in Covington
Written by Madeline Ottilie | WCPO reporter The annual Northern Kentucky Christmas Day Dinner returned Sunday for its 35th year. Those who attended received a free Christmas meal, complete with mashed potatoes, green beans, turkey, ham and cakes. There were also be toys for kids and a raffle for kids’ bicycles. “It’s for people that […]
