The Ovation development in Newport will not have anything to do with the potential charter school pilot in Northern Kentucky. House Bill 9, which narrowly cleared the House this week with 51 votes, could bring a pilot charter school to Northern Kentucky. But the details are still unclear as the bill faces significant hurdles before […]
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Rep. Kim Moser’s Legislation for cannabis research commission clears House
It’s still unclear if any cannabis legislation will pass the Kentucky General Assembly this session. However, in the meantime, Northern Kentucky Rep. Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) introduced legislation that will see Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research, which passed the House on March 17. House Bill 604 puts in place a commission that will study cannabis […]
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Why two local business owners have made it their mission to give back to the community
Ron Washington was the first African-American officer to serve in Florence. He’s retired from law enforcement now, but he’s still just as dedicated to his community. “Covington is on fire right now,” Washington, the founder of NKY Med Clinic, said. “This Covington is not the same Covington I grew up in.” After retiring, he said […]
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Kentucky launches free legal FAQ
The state of Kentucky has launched a free interface for residents with legal questions. Kyjustice.org seeks to answer the most common legal questions in addition to providing self-help forms and guides. It also includes a section for volunteering attorneys looking to provide free services. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, also known as LABG, funded the […]
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Newport Police confirm two people found dead in building near Brighton Center Wednesday
The Newport Police Department confirmed two people were found dead in a building near the Brighton Center Wednesday afternoon. Newport detectives were following up on a missing person’s report on Ann Street. Upon entrance of the residence at 737 Ann, detectives found two deceased people inside. Newport detectives and the Special Investigations Team processed the […]
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Emergency repair of Brent Spence Bridge in 2020 receives two more awards
The rapid repair of the Brent Spence Bridge following a fiery crash involving two semi trucks in November 2020 leading to a six-week closure has received two more awards. The aging and structurally obsolete span connects Covington and Cincinnati by way of Interstates 71 and 75. Its closure in the fall of 2020 disrupted local […]
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Rep. Thomas Massie files lawsuit against the CDC over airline mask mandate
Northern Kentucky U.S. Representative Thomas Massie filed a lawsuit against the CDC to end the mask mandate for those traveling on commercial airlines. Along with sixteen congressional colleagues, Massie said the lawsuit responds to President Joe Biden extending the CDC’s mask mandate to April 18. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not have […]
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Preparing for severe spring weather
Written by Raven Richard, WCPO weather forecaster Spring is usually the time of year severe weather ramps up. The atmosphere becomes unstable as warmer temperatures creep in, while colder air is still hanging around. This creates the perfect environment for severe weather. In fact, the Tri-State is under a Marginal Risk for severe weather this […]
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Two juveniles found in basement amid overnight house fire in Walton; 16-year-old Ignite student has died
A 16-year-old male died in a house fire in the early morning hours on Wednesday in Walton. Fire and EMS units responded to “a one-alarm structure fire” just before 1:40 a.m. Wednesday at the 200 block of Maher Road, according to a press release from the Florence Fire Department. Two juveniles were trapped in the […]
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Work begins today on Texas Turnaround to reduce accidents on Brent Spence
Work begins today on a Texas Turnaround as part of a state-funded plan to reduce accidents by changing how traffic merges from Covington onto Northbound I-71 and I-75 on the Brent Spence Bridge. But don’t worry — the 4th Street ramp isn’t expected to close until the project nears completion. The project aims to improve […]