Written by Taylor Nimmo, WCPO reporter The Bellevue High School football team didn’t think they’d get another chance to play under the Friday night lights. But for one last time this season, they did. Nothing brings a community together quite like high school football. That’s why the Tigers were devastated when the rest of their regular […]
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Breeze Airways: New airline coming to CVG with nonstop service to San Francisco, Charleston
Story courtesy of WCPO The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport announced on Wednesday a new airline with nonstop service to two U.S. destinations. Breeze Airways will be coming to CVG with nonstop flights to San Francisco and Charleston. The new service begins February 8, 2023. Ticket costs to Charleston are as low as $39 per person, […]
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Newport firefighter needing kidney donation finds ‘perfect match’ in fellow firefighter
Written by Jake Ryle, WCPO reporter Sometimes the answer to life’s most difficult questions can be right at your doorstep. That was the case for Bob Hug and Ryan Whaley, two members of the Newport Professional Firefighters Local 45 IAFF. According to the group’s social media post, Hug is battling kidney disease and has needed […]
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Campbell County cheerleader dies more than a week after Cold Spring crash
Story written by Christian LeDuc, WCPO digital content producer Campbell County High School cheerleader Ava Markus died Tuesday after spending more than a week in the hospital following a crash, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. The crash occurred Sunday, Oct. 2 on Alexandria Pike near the intersection of St. Michael Drive in Cold […]
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19-year-old dies nearly a week after semi crash on I-75 near Walton
Written by Christian LeDuc, WCPO digital content producer A 19-year-old woman died after spending nearly a week in the hospital after a crash involving a semi-truck on I-75. It happened Oct. 4 just after midnight south of the Richwood Road exit near the I-71 split in Boone County. According to police, a Subaru being driven […]
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#All4AvaGrace gathers nationwide support for Campbell County cheerleader seriously injured in crash
Written by Jake Ryle, WCPO reporter You didn’t have to look far Friday night on the sidelines of Ryle High School’s football field to see something was missing. Ava Markus, a junior cheerleader, was seriously injured in a car crash in Cold Spring on Sunday. She remains in the hospital. “Big part of the team. […]
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Here’s why gas prices are rising again
Written by Christian LeDuc, WCPO digital content producer Gas prices are once again on the rise across the nation and unfortunately, that’s impacting our wallets here in the Tri-State. Right now, many stations are inching ever closer to $4 a gallon. Although it’s seeming like a bit of deja vu from this summer, the reasons […]
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Glass Family Pizza owner among 160 arrested in Florida prostitution ring
Written by Taylor Weiter, WCPO digital content producer The owner of Glass Family Pizza, part of the Domino’s Pizza franchise, was one of 160 people arrested during a seven-day human trafficking enforcement operation in Florida. Polk County officials said 61-year-old John Glass of Verona responded to an online escort advertisement and agreed to have sex […]
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New NKY Realtor group focuses on veteran homeownership
Written by Craig McKee, WCPO anchor There is a network of veterans and non-veterans working as realtors ensuring veteran homebuyers and their realtors know the ins and outs of the VA homebuying experience. Keller Williams realtor and Navy veteran Michael Smith just launched the Northern Kentucky chapter of the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals. […]
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Police chase through Boone, Gallatin counties ends near Sharonville
One person is in custody after a police chase ended with a crash on I-75 Northbound near the East Sharon Road exit, investigators said. According to dispatchers, the chase started early Friday morning in Gallatin County. Investigators said the suspect led police through Boone County and into Hamilton County before crashing on I-75 near Sharonville. […]
