What you need to know Boone County approved two measures this week to support the operations of the county’s emergency response and water rescue divisions. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved two resolutions that were coordinated by Boone County Emergency Management Director Kevin Vogelpohl. The first resolution awarded a contract to Washington Marine, […]
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Coroner: Woman dies after vehicle went into Ohio River Wednesday
A woman is dead after her vehicle went into the Ohio River Wednesday evening, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office told LINK’s media partner, WCPO, Thursday morning that the woman’s death has been ruled an apparent suicide. Cincinnati police said officers responded to Broadway Avenue and East Mehring Way for reports […]
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Body recovered from Ohio River
Boone County Water Rescue announced Monday that they found the body of an adult male in the Ohio River Sunday morning near the Cincinnati riverfront. Crews received a report of a possible drowning on Saturday, and they began searching using specialized equipment and visual searches. The person found Sunday is believed to be the suspected […]
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Temporary Ohio River closure scheduled for Red Bull Flugtag
A temporary “safety zone” and river closure will be established on the Ohio and Licking Rivers this weekend. The closures will be on the Ohio River (mile marker 469.5 to 470.5) and the Licking River (mile marker 0.0 to 0.3) on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 5 p.m. to ensure public safety during the […]
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Body of motorcyclist recovered from Ohio River after bridge crash
Crews have recovered the body of the motorcyclist who crashed on the Taylor Southgate Bridge and fell into the Ohio River Saturday night. Family and friends joined local officials in the search for the 23-year-old, who loved ones declined to identify. Newport police said he appeared to be traveling north on the bridge Saturday when […]
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Vehicle pulled from Licking River with occupant still inside
A vehicle was pulled from the Licking River in Morning View Monday morning, according to Boone County Water Rescue. An occupant, whom officials confirmed was dead, was found inside the vehicle. Area agencies observed tire tracks leading into the river Sunday evening, which led water crews to be dispatched around 9 p.m. The search was […]
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Volunteer some of your summertime in NKY
This story is part of our latest super issue. Click here to read more from the edition. Summer is a time for traditions – taking your annual family trip, making s’mores around a bonfire and kids forgetting what they learned the previous school year. This year, maybe it’s time to start a tradition that helps connect […]
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Bellevue PD: Search for missing man believed to have gone into Ohio River suspended
Police have suspended their search for a missing man believed to have gone into the Ohio River, seven days after he was reported missing. Bellevue police said Sunday evening that after seven straight days of searching the Ohio River, Boone County Water Rescue is suspending its efforts — but those efforts will resume “if any […]
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Meet the volunteer crews recovering bodies from the Ohio River
A group of volunteers dedicated to protecting people in the water in and around Boone County recovered two bodies in the Ohio River in less than 24 hours last Friday and Saturday. Danielle Gronefeld is one of the Boone County Water Rescue crew members who responded to the body found Saturday along Ohio’s banks below the old […]
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Two bodies found in Ohio River within 24 hours; investigation underway
Two bodies were found in the Ohio River within 24 hours, with one recovered on the Kentucky side and the other on the Ohio side, and both investigations are ongoing.