Law enforcement agencies from across the region were sent to Kroger locations in Bellevue, Newport, Cold Spring and Erlanger Saturday for reports of bomb threats. A threat was also called into the Oakley location in Cincinnati, according to Cincinnati Police. Upon receiving the calls, police forces closed the stores, evacuated the buildings and placed the […]
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Bomb threats at Newport, Bellevue Kroger resolved
UPDATE: Bellevue Police confirmed the threat at the Bellevue location has been resolved. They believe that the threats were part of a nation-wide hoax. Federal investigators are being informed.–06/10/23 @ 1 p.m. UPDATE: Campbell County police dispatch confirmed that the threat at the Bellevue location has been resolved. –06/10/23 @ 12:46 p.m. UPDATE: The City […]
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Newport Parks receives new playground equipment
Just in time for summer, Newport has been working to install new playground equipment in two of the city’s parks. A new playground structure has been completed at Buena Vista Park on W 12th Street in the city’s west side neighborhood. New playground equipment is also coming soon to Ralph Mussman Recreation Complex, adjacent to […]
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Several Covington roads to close June 11 for Eucharist procession
Parts of Madison Avenue, Scott Street and Robbins Street in Covington will close to allow for a Eucharist procession on Sunday, June 11, in celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, a Catholic feast day in honor of the sacrament of Holy Communion. “The procession will exit the Cathedral, turn north on Madison Avenue,” said […]
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Covington’s Western Avenue sidewalk repair plan moving forward
During their caucus meeting Tuesday night, the Covington Board of Commissioners heard a request from the city’s Public Works Department to approve a sidewalk stabilization project contractor at the intersection of Western Avenue and 9th Street. The project only received one bid, which came from JTM Smith Construction for the amount of $727,370. Approval of […]
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Ludlow Police Chief finalist for Upstander Awards
Ludlow’s police chief Scott Smith is one of 27 finalists out of hundreds of applicants for the Upstander Awards given by The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center. Chief Smith was nominated by a Ludlow citizen for his contribution to the city as police officer, city administrator and gym owner. “Smith was recognized […]
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Covington releases short-term rental ordinance draft, schedules public hearing
The City of Covington released a draft of its new short-term rental regulations, along with a list of frequently asked questions, in a press release on Thursday. The release has hyperlinks to the proposed ordinance and lays out the neighborhoods most affected. It also contains an online comment form, where people can leave feedback on […]
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State honors North Pointe Elementary school resource officer
North Pointe Elementary School Resource Officer Deputy Mike Kappes is the 2023 Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers SRO of the Year. Vice President of the Kentucky Association of School Resources Officers Deputy William Rude presented Kappes the award Thursday night at the Boone County Board of Education meeting. “Everybody in this room should be […]
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Weekend closures scheduled on I-71/75 NB ramp to I-275 in Kenton County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced lane and ramp closures on the bridge overpass from I-71/75 northbound to I-275 eastbound/westbound in Kenton County beginning Friday, June 9. Crews will be performing a bridge deck overlay project with various lane and ramp closures from Friday, June 9 from 9 p.m. to Monday, June 12 at 6 a.m. […]
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Silver Grove Mayor Neal Bedel, Commissioner Tom Lampe secure victory in Italianfest Bocce Ball tournament
Silver Grove Mayor Neal Bedel and Campbell County Commissioner Tom Lampe emerged as the champions of the annual Italianfest Mayor Bocce Ball Tournament at Pompilio’s in Newport, held as part of Newport’s Italianfest. This was the second bocce ball title the duo of Bedel and Lampe earned, outperforming other mayors and city administrators from across […]
