Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Ludlow early Monday morning. Per a release posted by Capt. Bart Beck of the Ludlow Police Department, the Ludlow Police department is actively investigating the shooting that took place at 4:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Elm Street in Ludlow. One person has been shot […]
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Boone County animal shelter hosting toy drive
The Boone County Animal Shelter is collecting brand new children’s toys for kids in need of some extra gifts this holiday season. Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15, visitors to the shelter can donate new unwrapped toys, and if they wish to bring home a new furry companion, the shelter will waive the adoption fee […]
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Unexpected tempest blows death knell to Lil’s Bagels in Covington
Lil’s Bagels announced in a statement on their website Friday morning that they are closing due to rent increases. “We are shocked, heartbroken, irate, but also hopeful, as we share this news,” the statement said. While tight-lipped on a new location, they did mention an announcement in January regarding future ventures for the store and staff. […]
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First female-only juvenile detention center opening in Campbell County
Beginning this month, females between the ages of 11 and 18 ordered by the courts to a detention facility will be housed at the Department of Juvenile Justice Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The detention center located at 590 Columbia St. in Newport has 35 beds available. Per state statute, female juveniles will be separated based […]
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The sweetest gift for one Fort Mitchell family: Foster parents get closer to finalizing adoption
Jimmy and Lauren Shepard have been been foster parents to Taylin since age 5, when she came to them after a troubled start through the foster program at DCCH Center for Children and Families. The Shepherds initially thought they would simply be a foster placement home, and that Taylin would eventually return to her birth […]
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Notre Dame Academy appoints new president
The Notre Dame Academy Board of Directors has appointed Trish Miller to be the fourth president of the school. She replaces former president Dr. Laura Koehl who resigned from the post in February 2021. Her tenure will begin on July 1, 2023. Miller has leadership experience in both education and business. Beginning her business career […]
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Sniff around and find out: Covington holding ribbon cutting for city’s first dog park
A ribbon-cutting is planned for Friday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. at Covington’s first public dog park. Connected to Kenny Shields Park at the intersection of Ninth and Philadelphia streets, the SFC Jason Bishop Memorial Dog Park boasts areas for both petite pooches and larger dogs, waste station with “doggie” bags, water fountains and seating […]
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Texas Turnaround has motorists heads spinning from upcoming highway ramp closures, openings
Thanks to the construction of the “Texas Turnaround” construction in Covington, as of Thursday, Dec. 1, you will have to find another way to hop onto I-75/I-71 northbound from Fourth Street in Covington. For those who have never ventured to the Lonestar state to experience the “Texas U-Turn”, a Texas Turnaround is a lane allowing […]
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I-275 Carroll Cropper Bridge maintenance to last till Wednesday
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 crews will be conducting a bridge maintenance project on the I-275 Carroll Cropper Bridge from Monday, Nov. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 30. Crews will be on the bridge from 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. daily. The lane closure will begin on the westbound right lane and then move to the […]
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Here’s how to recycle your holiday lights
The Kenton County Solid Waste Management (KCSWM) has partnered with Cohen Recycling, the City of Covington, and Keep Covington Beautiful to collect and properly recycle old holiday lights. “Christmas lights can be disposed of in the trash but we would like to discourage that,” said Anna Miller administrative officer manager at KCSWM. “We would like […]