Secretary of State Michael Adams advised Kentuckians about a new scam around finance filings. In a Friday press release, Adams said scammers are attempting to sell Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings — but those are available online for free. “My Office does not solicit Kentuckians to purchase records, or charge exorbitant fees,” said Adams. “Beware […]
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Burlington man arrested for sexual abuse after victim steps forward
Michael Howard, a 36-year-old Burlington resident, has been arrested on 40 counts of sexual abuse and 40 counts of sodomy after a 15-year-old victim reported the abuse, which began in 2019.
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UPDATE: Missing Cold Spring teen found
Campbell County Police are searching for 16-year-old Shyla Ballard, who went missing from her home in Cold Spring on January 1, 2025, and are asking anyone with information to contact the police.
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Nearly $7,000 worth of equipment stolen from Florence restaurant on Christmas Day
Written by WCPO’s Alex Null Like real-life grinches, thieves were spotted on surveillance cameras stealing equipment from a Florence restaurant on Christmas night. “I got a flamethrower, I hook up to a big propane tank and I went to hook it up and there was just no propane tank,” said Guy Cummins, Smokin’ This and […]
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Man arrested for stealing over 300 gift cards from NKY stores
A man was arrested in Gallatin County for stealing over 300 gift cards from Northern Kentucky stores, and is facing several charges including a fugitive warrant from another state.
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Phishing scheme exposes student data in Boone, Kenton County Schools
Personal data from current and former students at Boone and Kenton County School Districts may have been accessed and copied due to a phishing scheme, and families are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts for signs of fraud or suspicious activity.
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Domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky. Here are some holiday safety tips.Â
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. The holiday season can jeopardize safety plans among people living with intimate partner violence or the threat of […]
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Officers honored for response to deadly Florence shooting
In July, seven people were shot at a party in Florence. On Tuesday, Florence officials commended four Florence police officers and a Boone County sheriff’s deputy for their actions during the indents. The officers responded to the shooting that occurred on July 6, which left four people dead. In a press conference shortly after the […]
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New charges for four arrested for involvement in Big Mac Bridge fire
Four people arrested for their involvement in the fire that destroyed the 1,000 Hands Playground and seriously damaged the Big Mac Bridge now face new charges. Zachary Stumpf and Terry Stiles were each indicted by a grand jury on three counts of aggravated arson and one count of arson. Before the grand jury, they each […]
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Woman charged with wanton endangerment after gun accidentally discharged at CVG
A gun went off inside the Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky International Airport Thursday morning, according to a spokesperson for the airport. A spokesperson for CVG told LINK’s media partner WCPO 9 News a passenger in the terminal area of the airport was checking her luggage and declaring that she was packing a firearm with the […]
