Written by WCPO staff Florence fire officials said one person is dead after a fire broke out inside a home on Kelley Drive in Florence on Thursday. The coroner was called to the scene Thursday morning. Officials said two other people were taken to the hospital, but did not clarify their condition. Officials have not […]
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Severe storms move through area
Severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night, with tornado warnings in several Northern Kentucky counties. Earlier Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear warned Kentuckians that wind gusts could reach more than 40 mph, which may lead to power outages and tree limbs being blown around. Someone in northern Scott County, north of Lexington, took video of […]
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After morning showers, some evening storms could be severe
Written by Brandon Spinner, WCPO meteorologist Happy Wednesday! It is a warm & muggy start to the day and this will bring the potential for storms this afternoon & evening. Most of the Tri-State is highlighted in a Slight Risk for strong and severe storms later this afternoon and evening. Southeast Indiana is in the […]
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Cincinnati Police: Officers in deadly Covington shooting have been involved in previous shootings
Written by Courtney Francisco, WCPO senior reporter Cincinnati police said the two officers involved in the shooting death of 20-year-old Ali Coulter in Covington have been involved in prior police shootings. Interim Police Chief Teresa Theetge said police specialist Mark Longworth and officer Charles Knapp were “involved in police activity” in the area of 18th and Garrard […]
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Cincinnati Police officer shoots, kills suspect in Covington
Someone suspected in a recent murder was shot and killed in Covington by a Cincinnati Police officer on Monday morning, our content-sharing partner WCPO reported citing sources. The Kentucky State Police, which is investigating because the shooting involved an officer, said the person was transported to St. Elizabeth, where he was pronounced dead. Interim Cincinnati […]
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Don’t blame the messenger, but snow is on its way
Written by Raven Richard, WCPO weather forecaster Spotty showers are expected this afternoon and up through the evening hours as well with highs in the mid 40s. Temperatures cool a bit more tonight to 33 and any isolated moisture that comes in overnight will more than likely be snow. I don’t see this sticking on […]
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Sick of the rain yet? Us too.
Written by Jennifer Ketchmark, WCPO meteorologist Scattered showers and isolated storms will be on the radar between now and 5 p.m. It’s possible that we could see a strong to severe storm out of this activity. This risk of severe weather includes damaging wind gusts and a low end tornado threat. The latest SPC outlook […]
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Insurance denies claims of 80-year-old Air Force veteran after water main break damages his car, property
Written by Larry Seward, senior reporter at WCPO The Northern Kentucky Water District is in hot water with an 80-year-old Air Force veteran over a water main break across the street from the veteran’s home. It caused $6,000 damage to Jack Duncan’s car. The water district refuses to reimburse him and challenged him to take […]
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Man set free after 28 years in prison dies before wrongful conviction suit against Newport ends
Written by Paula Christian, WCPO investigative reporter A man who spent 28 years in prison for murder before DNA evidence exonerated him will not get a chance to confront the Newport police detectives who he had accused of framing him. William “Ricky” Virgil sued the city of Newport and police in 2016 for wrongful conviction. […]
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High winds cause challenges for crews battling fires
Written by Jake Ryle, WCPO reporter Though rain developed later in the night, high winds gave fire crews some challenges as they battled two brush fires in Northern Kentucky Wednesday afternoon. A rare Red Flag Warning extended through most of the Tri-State Wednesday after the National Weather Service said winds ranging from 15 to 30 […]
