One of the tri-state’s most marquee events is back. Cincinnati’s famous Flying Pig Marathon will take place from April 29 to May 1. The 24th Annual Flying Pig will feature an expected 30,000 participants from 47 out of 50 US states and 15 countries. The Flying Pig was first run in 1999 after being conceived […]
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Purple People Bridge turns 150
The one-of-a-kind historic landmark that is the only bridge over the Ohio River dedicated exclusively for pedestrian use, The Purple People Bridge, turns 150 this year and the region will celebrate its historic place as a connection between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. “We are thrilled to come together as a region to celebrate the 150th […]
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Cincinnati Police release body camera footage of Monday’s fatal shooting in Covington
The Cincinnati Police Department released the body camera footage from Monday’s fatal shooting in Covington during a press conference this morning. There were two body camera videos and three still images released. On Monday, Cincinnati Police officers Charles Knapp, Mark Longworth and other members of the CPD’s Fugitive Response team were working alongside the Covington […]
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Cincinnati Zoo Names Baby Penguin in Honor of Betty White Character
The Cincinnati Zoo announced Monday that it has named its one-month old blue penguin, “Rose”, after the Golden Girls character portrayed by actress Betty White. White died December 31, weeks shy of her 100th birthday. She had been a wildly popular TV star for decades but is often remembered for Emmy-winning turn as the dimwitted but affable […]
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Man Accused of Stabbing Woman Outside Covington Shelter is Captured
Editor’s note: The Covington Police Department spells the suspect’s name as Donte Cammon while the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, which has him in custody, spells it Dante Cammon. A man accused of stabbing a woman in Covington on Tuesday was captured in Cincinnati on Friday. Covington Police reported that a woman was found with multiple stab […]
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Free COVID Vaccine for Children, Others Set for Wednesday at Museum Center
The Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is partnering with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to vaccinate young children against COVID-19 during a free clinic at Union Terminal on Wednesday, December 29. The clinic is targeting kids ages 5 to 11, but older kids and adults also may also receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at no charge. No appointment is necessary […]
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Jeopardy! Contestant Fail Clue About Roebling Bridge
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a significant piece of transportation, architecture, and history locally. But in an appearance on TV game show Jeopardy! on Monday, it was clear that that renown does not extend far beyond our local region. In the second half of the show, where clues are worth double the prize in the […]
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Brent Spence Bridge Traffic to Be Fully Restored Monday Morning
Full travel across the northbound lanes of the Brent Spence Bridge and the entrance ramp connecting to it is set to be restored. The Interstate 71/75 span connecting Covington Cincinnati has undergone a months-long routine maintenance project with restricted travel lanes in both directions. In recent days, full southbound access has been restored. “In March, […]
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Growing Newport Firm Relocating to Downtown Cincinnati
A company based in Newport announced Monday that it is moving to downtown Cincinnati. Divisions Maintenance Group, a provider of facility maintenance services to retail chains and distribution and fulfillment centers across the country, will relocate its headquarters from Riverfront Place in Newport to the Foundry in Cincinnati. The Foundry is a development at the […]
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WATCH: Large Tarps Removed from Brent Spence Bridge
The large tarps that covered the Brent Spence Bridge have been removed revealing the ongoing maintenance and paint project that has taken place for months on the span that lifts drivers over the Ohio River via Interstates 71 and 75 between Covington and Cincinnati. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet released a video of the progress this […]
