Written by Dan Monk, WCPO investigative reporter The Kentucky Inquiry Commission has initiated formal disciplinary charges against Ben Dusing, a Northern Kentucky attorney who was suspended in February following a three-month review of allegations that he threatened two Northern Kentucky attorneys and used amphetamines during a federal criminal trial in New York. Three charging documents, […]
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Ferry from Rabbit Hash to Indiana free to ride until August
Written by Molly Schramm, WCPO digital content producer RABBIT HASH, Ky. — Gas prices are up and everyone in the Tri-State is looking for ways to save money. Now, the Rising Star ferry is here to help. The Rising Star ferry, which is operated by Rising Star Casino, is offering free rides for all ferry-riders until […]
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Roe v. Wade overturned: Supreme Court paves way for states to ban abortions
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the ruling which legalized abortions. The decision came in a case about Mississippi’s abortion law, which sought to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. With Friday’s decision, states can now make their own laws regarding abortions. Thirteen states have so-called trigger laws, which ban abortions following […]
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At least one injured in Florence motorcycle crash
Written by Christian LeDuc, WCPO digital content producer At least one person is injured after a crash involving a motorcycle in Florence. Shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday, a rescue helicopter was dispatched to the 7100 block of Industrial Road in Florence. Police have not released the condition of anyone involved. It appears that only one […]
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‘I get emotional’: NFL player returns to Covington Boys & Girls Club that helped him as a child
By Caleb Noe, WCPO sports anchor; and Taylor Weiter, WCPO digital producer It’s been a full-circle journey for Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes. While accepting the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in February, Super Bowl champion Andrew Whitworth recalled a moment last season when a fellow player spoke about how much his work […]
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NKY mom finally returns home from Ukraine with adopted daughter
Written by Kendria Lafleur, WCPO reporter HEBRON, Ky. — A Northern Kentucky mother just got back to the United States with her newly adopted daughter from Ukraine. The pair reunited with their family Friday night at CVG airport. In March, Colleen Holt Thompson traveled to Ukraine to get her daughter, Maure, out of the war zone. […]
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1 dead after motorcycle crash in Kenton County
Written by Molly Schramm, WCPO digital producer One person is dead after a motorcycle crash Tuesday night in Kenton County, the Elsmere Police Department said. Elsmere Police and Fire Departments were called to the area of Dixie Highway and park Avenue Tuesday night just after 8:30 p.m. for a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, Elsmere […]
Posted inWeather
The first major heat wave of the year is expected this week
Written by Brandon Spinner, WCPO meteorologist The National Weather Service defines a heat wave as “a period of abnormally hot weather generally lasting more than two days.” We will see that and then some as we move through the middle of next week. From Monday through Thursday, we are expecting near record temperatures across the Tri-State. Our […]
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Crewitts Creek Kitchen & Bar in Independence damaged in early morning fire
Written by Ally Kraemer, WCPO reporter An early morning fire caused heavy damage to Crewitts Creek Kitchen & Bar in Independence, forcing the restaurant to close indefinitely. The fire started shortly after 2 a.m. Monday in a stove in the back kitchen. When firefighters arrived, they said they saw flames shooting out of the roof. […]
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Tornado watch issued for entire Tri-State
A tornado watch has been issued for the entire Tri-State, according to the WCPO weather team. The watch will be in effect until 10 p.m. Click here to get the full forecast.
