What you need to know Last week, Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter addressed the Covington Board of Commissioners to inform them that officer Zachary Stayton, filmed repeatedly punching a protester during a chaotic encounter with demonstrators on the Roebling Bridge in July, would be placed on a 30-day unpaid suspension. The address was short, both […]
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Man arrested in Union amid drug, firearms trafficking investigation
Authorities arrested a man while executing a search warrant in Union Tuesday, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The search warrant was part of an investigation into drug and firearms trafficking, and after the man’s arrest, the sheriff’s office and SWAT team stayed on scene for several hours searching for more evidence. “Deputies made […]
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Independence to consider enforcement methods for nuisance parking
What you need to know Following the testimony of an Independence resident Monday night, Independence City Council agreed to work with police to consider enforcement of parking issues throughout the city. The resident, Dan Burgey, is a volunteer with the Independence Citizens’ Police Academy alumni association and a member of the homeowners association maintenance committee […]
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Charges against former Ludlow council member dismissed
The Kenton County District Court dismissed charges against former Ludlow Council Member Lori Davenport, who was arrested at a contentious council meeting in August, on Monday. Davenport was arrested following a round of expletive-laden invective at the dais during the meeting, which focused on whether the city should settle a potential lawsuit with City Administrator […]
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Independence officers recognized for investigation into ‘designer Xanax’
What you need to know Sam Collins and Cole O’Brien, two Independence police officers, were honored by the Independence City Council Monday night for their work in investigating black markets for a substance called bromazolam, sometimes called designer Xanax. Their initial investigation eventually led to the substance being marked as a Schedule 1 controlled substance […]
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Covington Police suspend officer who punched protester on Roebling
A Covington Police officer who was seen on video punching a protester during a chaotic encounter on the Roebling Bridge in July has been suspended for 30 days, following an internal affairs investigation. Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter told commissioners at Tuesday night’s meeting that other than officer Zachary Stayton’s actions, the investigation found officers’ […]
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Jude Hehman announces run for Kenton County Sheriff
Jude Hehman, the current mayor of Fort Mitchell who said earlier this month he would not seek the mayoral seat again, announced his official run for the Kenton County Sheriff’s seat in 2026 on Tuesday. “As mayor, I’ve seen firsthand how effective leadership and collaboration can transform a community,” Hehman said in a press release. […]
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Independence murder evokes bigger questions on partner violence
This story mentions domestic violence. If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. What you need to know October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the timing couldn’t be more unfortunate. At the end of […]
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Erlanger experiments with combined public safety departments
What you need to know The City of Erlanger is combining its police and fire departments under a single umbrella in an effort to streamline emergency operations and training. The new combined public safety department will be headed up by former Police Chief Kyle Rader, who will now oversee both departments as the new director […]
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Man who caused Boone County schools’ lockdown had guns, drugs
Landon Strong, a 20-year-old Burlington resident whose actions sent three schools in Boone County into lockdown on Wednesday, was found to be in possession of both drugs and guns, according to police and court documents. Strong was arraigned Thursday in Boone County District Court. Police had been called after Strong was spotted at the high […]