Written by De’Jah Gross of WCPO. LATONIA, Ky. — A Northern Kentucky nonprofit is delivering free medical equipment directly to people’s doorsteps in an effort to help those who can’t afford essential mobility aids and health supplies. The Bluegrass Outreach Initiative, founded by Eric Lytle, officially launched in January and has been making deliveries for approximately […]
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LINK nky sports editor elected to 10th Region Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
LINK nky Sports Editor Evan Dennison has been elected into the 10th Region Girl’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame class of 2026. Dennison made his name in Kentucky’s media ecosystem through his coverage of 10th Region sports at The Ledger Independent in Maysville from 2015 to 2022. Following that, he became the Sports Editor […]
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Bills to curb violence against KY teachers, pay them for unused sick leave advance
Two education bills from Scott County Republican Sen. Matt Nunn passed out of a Senate committee Thursday. One aims to address student violence against Kentucky teachers, while the other creates an optional cash-out sick leave policy for school districts. Neither received opposition in the Senate Education Committee and are now headed to the Senate floor […]
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Covington Black History Walk highlights historical sites, figures that helped build the city
If you’ve ever walked through Covington, or almost any city for that matter, you’ve likely seen a number of historical sites and buildings. But did you know that a handful of the sites in Covington are a part of the Covington Black History Walk? “Along with a really strong German population, the Black community were […]
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4th Street Bridge demolition scheduled for March 2
The state will perform a controlled blast demolition of the 4th Street Bridge the morning of March 2. To carry this out, crews will attach explosives to key points on the bridge “to cleanly sever steel supports so the structure can fall safely into the river below where contractors will recover the steel,” according to […]
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‘Our Boone County 2045’ comprehensive plan update approved
What you need to know The Boone County Planning Commission has approved the passage of its updated comprehensive plan. The plan – titled Our Boone County 2045 Plan – is the update to the county’s comprehensive plan, a document that guides future development and land-use decisions in unincorporated Boone County and the cities of Florence, […]
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KY Supreme Court unanimously strikes down Republican lawmakers’ 2022 charter school law
Kentucky Supreme Court justices all agreed that the Republican-controlled legislature’s 2022 law allowing charter schools is unconstitutional. In a Thursday opinion written by Justice Michelle Keller, the seven justices ruled that the law did not meet the requirement in the Kentucky Constitution for lawmakers to “provide for an efficient system of common schools” across the state. “With due respect […]
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Whitewater Car Wash proposal advances after traffic concerns reviewed
What you need to know After its proposal was deferred at the Feb. 4 Boone County Planning Commission meeting, Whitewater Car Wash has resubmitted it to the Zone Change committee for further evaluation. Whitewater Car Wash, a Tomball, Texas-based car wash franchise, is expanding into Northern Kentucky. There are currently five locations in southwestern Ohio, […]
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Covington Police step up presence near intersection after drug bust
Covington Police are increasing their presence on and around the intersection of 16th Street and Maryland Avenue after two people were charged in a drug investigation on Thursday. The police are asking for the community’s help in suppressing drug-related activity in the area and are even offering cash rewards for tips that lead to additional […]
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Newport’s MegaCorp Pavilion no longer accepting cash at box office
One of the largest concert venues in Northern Kentucky will no longer accept cash as a form of payment at its box office. MegaCorp Pavilion, a concert venue located within Newport’s Ovation development, announced on Facebook that its box office will no longer accept cash. It is, however, still accepting debit and credit cards. MegaCorp […]