What you need to know When people think of sheriffs, they likely picture what they see in the movies, i.e., a community police leader patrolling the streets and solving crime. But this conception doesn’t always match the actual role of sheriffs in the commonwealth, at least not most of the time. Sheriffs are one of […]
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Tree planting initiative brings dozens of new trees to west Newport
West Newport is looking a little greener thanks to a community-wide tree planting initiative completed this month. The city of Newport, in partnership with the Cincinnati/Dayton Division of Kroger, the Arbor Day Foundation and Cummins Inc., recently completed a large-scale tree planting initiative at the new west Newport Kroger site. The project included the installation […]
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Barleycorn’s Brewhouse to host tapping party to benefit Wilder Fire Department
Barleycorn’s Brewhouse is hosting a tapping party to benefit the Wilder Fire Department, which has had its largest fundraiser canceled this year. The brewhouse will host its annual Wildfire Irish Red Ale Tapping Party on Wednesday, April 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the restaurant’s Wilder location at 402 Licking Pike. The event supports […]
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Police investigating reported stabbing, fatal shooting in Campbell County
Campbell County police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Sunday morning. Police said officers responded to a reported fight just before 3 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Echo Hills Drive and Licking Pike. Police said one man, identified as Gared Williamson, had allegedly stabbed another person and stayed at the scene. While […]
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Campbell County breaks ground on new public safety facility
For the first time, Campbell County’s police, office of emergency management, dispatch center and coroner’s office will all be under one roof. Campbell County held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the new Campbell County Public Safety complex, a 58,000-square-foot facility at 1114 Racetrack Road in Alexandria. The total site is over 17 acres and will […]
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Campbell County spring cleanup event is back
The Campbell County spring cleanup event is returning May 8 and 9. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at three locations, including the Campbell County Road Department at 1175 Race Track Road in Alexandria, Frederick’s Landing at 100 Frederick’s Landing in Wilder and Pendery Park at 4113 Williams Lane in […]
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Prep roundup: Hughes steps down at Cooper, Bryan Stevenson Tournament underway Friday
Scott Hughes has stepped down as Cooper High School’s girls soccer coach after 10 seasons, closing out the longest and most successful run in the program’s 19-year history. For Hughes, a soccer lifer, the decision was more than a year in the making and anything but easy. “I had been thinking about it, and I […]
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AJ Jolly Park opens for season with free admission
AJ Jolly Park is open and ready for summer with free park admission all season long. While the lake and campground are closed for renovations, visitors can still take advantage of: Some special events and programs may have separate fees.
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Fort Thomas weighs sidewalk ban for e-bikes, high-speed scooters
Fort Thomas City Council held a first reading of a proposal that would ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city sidewalks. The council held the first reading at its April meeting. Low-speed scooters would still be permitted. The update also clarifies that, regardless of the type of scooter or bicycle, all must be walked […]
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Bail remains at $1M for Campbell County PVA amid solicitation charges
Campbell County PVA Daniel Braun, charged with using electronic communication to solicit a minor, was denied a bail reduction on Wednesday. At the April 22 bond motion, Braun’s attorney, Brandon Voelker, requested his bail be lowered from $1,000,000 to $100,000. According to court documents, Braun allegedly conducted and willingly participated in “online conversation(s) with an […]
