A Covington man is behind bars and will be arraigned Friday after being arrested on child pornography charges. Richard Ray Washington, 31, was arrested Thursday afternoon in his home by investigators from Attorney General Jack Conway’s Cybercrimes Unit. A search warrant was executed, prompted by an investigation that began in March. Investigators checked out computers […]
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Counseling Group Opens in New Space in Downtown Covington
Mainspring Wellness, a mental-health counseling group, has moved into their new location on Scott Boulevard in Covington and are happy with the benefits their new digs provide to them and their clients. Christopher Morandi and his two colleagues, Ruth Verst and Matthew Arnzen, now have more space and control of their work environment in the […]
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Kenton Co. Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing, Distributing Child Pornography
A Kenton County man pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. Kenneth Sundberg, 47, was arrested in January after investigators from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office conducted a search warrant at his Crescent Springs home. […]
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Students Honored for Community Involvement in Bellevue
The Bellevue School Board honored several students Wednesday night for their volunteer work in the community. One student from each grade level received a certificate denoting their community service as their principals called them up to the front of the class. “Caring about others comes from within,” said Dave Pelgen, assistant principal at Bellevue High School. Bellevue High […]
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Man Accused of Stabbing Mother, Shooting K9, Now Behind Bars on $200,000 Bond
The man who led Covington Police on a nearly 6-hour standoff Wednesday morning is now behind bars. Daleon Rice, 34, was taken to the hospital after being captured just before 8 a.m. Wednesday. He had been shot in the foot and Covington Police Chief Spike Jones said that it was unclear whether Rice had been […]
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Employee Expands Library’s Reach by Translating Children’s Books to Her Native Tongue
Arlene Wilson is changing the dynamics of the Kenton County Public Library. Always a place to be able to visit the world virtually, the library is being enhanced by the Phillippines native who is translating children’s books into the language of her homeland, Tagalog, essentially expanding the inventory of books. “So far I have translated five books […]
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Ft. Mitchell Hires New City Administrator
Ft. Mitchell has hired a new city administrator. The city council this week approved the hiring of Sharmili Reddy to replace Chris Moriconi who stepped down last year to take a similar job in Independence where he had previously served as mayor. “On behalf of the City Council, we look forward to having Sharmili Reddy join our leadership staff […]
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Covington Police Dog Shot, Suspect Captured After Early Morning Pursuit
A Covington Police dog was shot early Wednesday morning as officers sought to arrest a stabbing suspect. Daleon Rice, 34, is wanted for multiple offenses, including an incident in which he stabbed a relative, reportedly his mother. Charges include attempted murder (of a police officer), first degree domestic violence, fleeing and evading police, felony theft, […]
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When Men Can’t Afford Proper Clothes for Job Interviews, this Newport Agency’s Got the Look
In a job interview, there is only one chance to make a good first impression. Job experience, qualifications and familiarity with the work are important, but so is general appearance. Not everyone readily has proper clothes for some types of job interviews, and that’s where the Brighton Center’s Well Suited Program comes to help boost […]
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Warning: Man in Van Attempting to Lure Children
A warning has been issued after a local girl was pursued by a man in a white van. Edgewood Police reported that at around 5 p.m. on Monday, a 10-year old girl walking on Roundhill Court was approached by the man who told her that she needed to get in his van because her mother […]
