The Union City Commission is sending $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding to the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Behavioral Health. Mayor Larry Solomon said the home “has done a lot for our residents” and referenced a presentation given by CEO Rick Wurth at the commission’s caucus meeting on March 21. Children’s Home of […]
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Covington Police give updates on juveniles shot: ‘No logical reason’
Covington police updated the community about a shooting that injured four people Monday night at a press conference Tuesday morning. Chief Rob Nader said the juveniles who were shot are 7, 11 and 14. The 14-year-old, a female, is in critical condition. The 7- and 11-year-olds are in stable condition, along with an adult male. […]
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From co-workers to kidney buddies
Mike O’Bryan and Anne Wolking were co-workers at Sanitation District No. 1 in Fort Wright. They would say hello to one another as they passed each other in the hall or on the elevator, but the two didn’t have much connection aside from being co-workers and Facebook friends. That was until one day, when […]
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Woman found dead in Covington; Man jailed
A woman was found dead outside a Covington home on Saturday morning and now a man faces multiple charges. Covington Police responded to the 600 block of Seventh Street in Mainstrasse Village at around 9:40 a.m. where the woman was found dead and bleeding from the head. Witnesses on the scene told police that the […]
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Man set free after 28 years in prison dies before wrongful conviction suit against Newport ends
Written by Paula Christian, WCPO investigative reporter A man who spent 28 years in prison for murder before DNA evidence exonerated him will not get a chance to confront the Newport police detectives who he had accused of framing him. William “Ricky” Virgil sued the city of Newport and police in 2016 for wrongful conviction. […]
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Covington’s finance director retires to spend more time with family
The City of Covington Finance Director Muhammed Owusu is retiring nearly one month shy of his four year anniversary in the position. Owusu’s official last day of employment was on March 30. “It’s time to hang up my boots,” said Owusu, who will be returning to his home state of Virginia. “I’m tired.” Owusu’s main […]
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New hangar at CVG expected to bring 250 jobs to Northern Kentucky
Nearly 200 jobs are coming to Northern Kentucky as FEAM AERO announces the construction of its second hangar at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CVG announced Thursday. The facility will be 150,000 square feet and will accommodate wide-body aircraft, the company said. The facility is expected to be completed in 2023 — it will be the […]
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Funding for Brent Spence Companion Bridge clears hurdles in Kentucky Legislature
Funding for the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project took two crucial steps Tuesday. House Bill 242, which is the House Biennial Highway Construction plan, passed the Senate Transportation Committee. The Budget Conference Committee also moved forward its budget, including $250 million in matching funds from the General Fund for the project. House Bill 242 now […]
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Next Level Gaming’s Velocity Esports to open first location at Newport on the Levee
Velocity Esports, a new esports and entertainment company, is launching its first location this spring at Newport on the Levee. Opening in The Gallery in the former GameWorks space on March 31, Velocity will feature a premier esports lounge, arcade games and prizes, a social gaming lounge, live and online tournaments, live entertainment and a […]
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Newport Industrial Revenue Bonds Show Ovation Project was never going to get school
When the House voted earlier this week to pass House Bill 9, the highly controversial charter school bill, it did so with a narrow vote 51-46 vote. One of those crucial votes was Rep. Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell). In the House Education committee meeting ahead of the House vote, Banta also voted in favor of […]