Written by Ally Kraemer, WCPO reporter Gas prices ahead of the Memorial Day weekend are sitting around $4.50 in the Tri-State and that might be considered a “deal” by the time drivers hit the road this weekend. “The pain at the pump is very real and we see that we’re breaking records day after day […]
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‘Dark-money’ group challenges Savannah Maddox’s conservative credentials: Candidate preview
Incumbent Rep. Savannah Maddox (R-Dry Ridge) is hoping to build upon her work in the 61st District. But first, she’ll face a primary challenger on May 17 in Jarrod Lykins. Maddox is also having her conservatism called into question by a dark-money group called Commonwealth Conservatives, which is not registered with the Kentucky Registry of […]
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Kentucky Dems file ethics complaint against Daniel Cameron
The Kentucky Democratic party filed an ethics complaint against Attorney General Daniel Cameron after he announced his run for governor yesterday. The complaint alleges that Cameron violated ethics rules by investigating Gov. Andy Beshear, who is now a political opponent. “While Andy Beshear utilized the attorney general’s office to protect Kentuckians, to fight the opioid […]
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Taylor Mill settles sex discrimination lawsuit brought by former police officers
Former Taylor Mill officers Karen Spanyer and Heather Mitchell worked for the department for 16 and 18 years, respectively, and said they were repeatedly passed over for promotions they felt they were qualified for. The women filed a sex discrimination lawsuit in April of 2019. The point of the suit, said Spanyer, who is now […]
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Attorney General Daniel Cameron files to run for governor
Attorney General Daniel Cameron is running for governor. The Republican AG filed the fundraising paperwork Wednesday with the Kentucky Registry for Election Finance, indicating he would run for the state’s top office. “I’ve decided to run for Governor because Kentucky needs a leader who reflects the values of the men, women, and children of all […]
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Boone County commissioner race: Where do candidates stand on the issues?
Boone County Commission candidates Charlie Kenner, the incumbent, and challenger Chet Hand have been defending their campaigns against each other’s claims. Voters know how the candidates feel about each other, but where do they stand on the issues they may take up as commissioners? Health department: Local or regional? Both candidates are pro-life, according to […]
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Donald Trump throws weight behind Thomas Massie
Former President Donald Trump announced an endorsement for Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie. This comes despite the former president previously saying that the 4th District representative is “a third rate Grandstander” during the early days of the pandemic. “Congressman Thomas Massie is a Conservative Warrior for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District,” Trump said in a statement. […]
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10 unique summer day camps in NKY
While summer is a much needed break for both kids and parents, oftentimes they both hit a lull. The initial excitement of summer wears off and when the heat starts to drive you back indoors, the boredom hits. Day summer camps are a perfect solution to help kids stay entertained and give parents back some […]
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Case of former officer, fired after sex act he says ‘didn’t happen,’ highlights progressive police discipline policies
A former Campbell County Police officer is appealing after he was fired for code of conduct violations claiming he received oral sex from a confidential informant after he brought her a Big Mac in 2020, and that he violated body camera policy in a separate incident in 2021. Campbell County Circuit Judge Julie Reinhardt Ward […]
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Our warmest stretch of 2022 is moving in — finally!
Written by Brandon Spinner, WCPO meteorologist Are you ready for some warmer weather? It all begins today! Today is an A+ kind of weather day. Temperatures will be warm, but comfortable, climbing into the upper 70s today. There will be plenty of sunshine to enjoy as well! A few clouds will roll in overnight, keeping […]