Baseball is back, folks! Local baseball fans are gearing up for another exciting Reds home opener. Peanuts, hot dogs, beer, and family fun are just around the corner for Northern Kentuckians. We might eve forget that, just two months ago, baseball fans feared the unthinkable: no baseball. As collective bargaining agreement negotiations stalled between Major […]
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Don’t blame the messenger, but snow is on its way
Written by Raven Richard, WCPO weather forecaster Spotty showers are expected this afternoon and up through the evening hours as well with highs in the mid 40s. Temperatures cool a bit more tonight to 33 and any isolated moisture that comes in overnight will more than likely be snow. I don’t see this sticking on […]
Beshear vetoes trans sports bill and SBDM Council Bill
Gov. Andy Beshear has been busy so far this veto period. He’s vetoed most of the bills that he was expected to veto. He still hasn’t vetoed the omnibus abortion bill, which had some last minuted language to include Sen. Max Wise’s (R-Campbellsville) 15-week abortion ban. The ban would be similar to Mississippi’s, and if […]
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Rain, rain go away, basketball stay around for a while
Hey, it’s spring and it’s still raining around here. What to do? How about extending the basketball season – Oh, and add to the artificial turf fields for baseball/softball. Yeah, that’ll do it. JUST SAYIN’. *** Speaking of artificial turf fields, we’re about to get another one in Northern Kentucky soon. Opening Day – and […]
Rep. Thomas Massie votes against House resolution for NATO support
Rep. Thomas Massie was one of 63 ‘no’ votes on House Resolution 831, which offers support for NATO and is “Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization,” the […]
‘I’ve seen so many miracles’: Volunteer gives nearly 40 years to Covington nonprofit
Her title hasn’t changed in 38 years. As for a raise in pay – forget about it. Ilene Gayle Middendorf is quite happy in her present position as a volunteer for The Point/Arc, where she has served for nearly four decades. Founded by a group of parents in 1972, The Point/Arc is a nonprofit organization […]
Kung Food Chu’s AmerAsia announces temporary closure after exhaust system hit by truck
Update: Hours after announcing a temporary and possibly prolonged closure, Kung Food Chu’s AmerAsia said that needed repairs were made quickly at it resumed operations on Tuesday night. Original post: Beloved fusion restaurant Kung Food Chu’s AmerAsia, located on Madison Avenue in Covington, has announced a temporary closure in a Facebook. The restaurant said in […]
#nomnom: GABP unveils menu for upcoming Reds season
If baseball is still the great American pastime, eating sweet and savory treats is a close second. The two activities are combined inside Great American Ball Park, which recently showcased its future food offerings ahead of Opening Day. The smorgasbord featured classic entrees one can expect to see in the hands of fans catching a […]
Insurance denies claims of 80-year-old Air Force veteran after water main break damages his car, property
Written by Larry Seward, senior reporter at WCPO The Northern Kentucky Water District is in hot water with an 80-year-old Air Force veteran over a water main break across the street from the veteran’s home. It caused $6,000 damage to Jack Duncan’s car. The water district refuses to reimburse him and challenged him to take […]
Updates to Casey’s Law take effect in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 362 into law Monday, which provides updates to Casey’s Law. The changes come amidst recent challenges to the law that called it unconstitutional. “Casey’s Law is court-ordered treatment upon the petition of the court by a loved one to help individuals suffering with substance use disorders get the treatment […]

