Ludlow Police Sergeant Brian Koenes died Monday, shortly after completing his shift, the Ludlow Police Department announced on social media. The Ludlow Police Department said Koenes’ passing will be recognized as a line-of-duty death. Koenes responded to a “stressful robbery incident” among other calls for service Sunday evening. “He served the citizens of Ludlow with […]
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Larry Shelton elected as new Kenton County sheriff
Larry Shelton, a local attorney and former police officer, will become the new Kenton County sheriff in 2027, according to election results Tuesday night. Candidate Party Vote Count* Tom Collins Democrat 26,222 Larry Shelton Republican 28,261 Data provided | Kenton County Board of Elections. Table by Nathan Granger “I’m just blessed that the citizens came […]
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Edgewood to remove Flock cameras
The Edgewood City Council has voted to remove Flock Safety devices from its city. The council cast a unanimous vote to remove the cameras at its meeting on Monday. Council Member Scott Spille did not attend the meeting and did not cast a vote. Edgewood now joins the ranks of many cities in the region […]
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Here’s how you can read the new Covington Axon contract
The City of Covington has posted its new contract with Axon Enterprises. The contract relates to service agreements for police equipment, including tasers, a police drone, body-worn cameras, police car dashboard cameras and AI-assisted technology, among other equipment. The roughly $6 million (or about $591,000 per-year split over 10 years) contract first came before the […]
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Police: Suspect charged with murder after deadly Newport shooting
A suspect has been arrested following a deadly shooting that took place on Friday, according to Newport police. Newport police said 25-year-old Isaac Hamilton was charged with murder in connection with the incident. He is being held in the Campbell County Detention Center. At about 11:21 p.m. Friday, officers responded to the 200 block of […]
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Southgate votes 3-2 to cover its Flock cameras
The Southgate City Council voted 3-2 to suspend the use of the city’s five Flock license plate-reading cameras. The Oct. 21 decision calls for the cameras to be covered and remain inactive while Kentucky lawmakers consider potential legislation regulating automated license plate readers during the 2027 General Assembly session. The decision followed public comments from […]
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Covington recommends 30-day license suspension for Ritte’s Corner Cafe
Covington’s alcohol beverage control administrator has recommended a 30-day suspension of Ritte’s Corner Cafe’s late-night liquor permit, following a hearing on Wednesday. Ritte’s Corner Cafe is located at 3711 Winston Ave., near the five-road intersection in Latonia called Ritte’s Corner. The hearing also saw recommendations for increased security at the bar in the face of […]
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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting at Covington gas station
One man is dead after a shooting at a Covington gas station, police said. At approximately 3:28 a.m. on Saturday, Covington officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Speedway gas station on 4th Street in Covington. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital […]
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Former Holmes student sues district over alleged failures surrounding teacher abuse
A former Holmes High School student abused by her teacher is suing the Covington Independent Public Schools district and 10 unnamed employees, alleging they failed to report or stop abusive conduct on campus. She is also suing her convicted abuser, Mason Goins. Goins is currently serving out a seven year sentence at the Fulton County […]
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Roebling Bridge protester pleads not guilty to felony rioting charge after being detained
Taylor Marshall, one of the people arrested last year during an United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest on the Roebling Bridge, pleaded not guilty to felony rioting charges Monday afternoon. This was after they were detained Monday morning and transported to Kenton County Detention Center, where they spent much of the day before […]
