Twenty-nine law enforcement officers graduated from Kentucky’s basic training academy this week, including two from Northern Kentucky. “I am proud that Kentucky’s recruits are receiving some of the most exceptional law enforcement training in the nation at the Department of Criminal Justice Training,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “To our new officers, when you return to your […]
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United Way Extends NKY Digital Equity Initiative into Pendleton County
125 households in Pendleton County to receive internet access through United Way partnership United Way of Greater Cincinnati will expand its NKY Digital Equity Initiative for Students into Pendleton County, supplying an estimated 125 additional households with six months of internet service so K-12 students can fully participate in virtual learning. The expansion partnership involves […]
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Basketball Star Honored with State Highway Sign in Pendleton County
Kentucky’s 2019 Mr. Basketball is being recognized with roads signs in Falmouth. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that two signs honoring Dontaie Allen, a standout player from Pendleton County High School who now plays at the University of Kentucky, will celebrate him along U.S. 27. The new signage is part of a package of honorary […]
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Three NKY Library Professionals Awarded State Scholarships
In partnership with the Kentucky State Board for the Certification of Librarians, the Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet has awarded the Library Science Tuition Scholarship to ten public library professionals for the Spring 2020 semester. Three are from Northern Kentucky. Kentucky law requires public libraries be staffed by […]
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Nearly $500,000 Awarded to Pendleton Co. for Roads
Pendleton County received nearly half a million dollars to resurface multiple awards. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced this week that $497,000 was awarded to the Pendleton County Fiscal Court to resurface Grimes, Liberty Ridge, Hogg Ridge, Kelly, and Kidwell roads. The repairs will address existing surface cracks, potholes, rutting, crumbling shoulders, and base failures, a […]
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3 Arrested in Connection to Pendleton County Killing
Three people are now in custody in connection to the killing of a man in Falmouth. Christopher Powell, 31, of Georgetown, Ky., died on Sunday from injuries sustained Second Street in the Pendleton County city. Kentucky State Police did not say how Powell was injured. On Wednesday, investigators announced the arrests of Shawn Richie, Jason […]
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Man Fatally Injured in Falmouth, Police Investigating
A man was “fatally injured” in Falmouth, Kentucky State Police said Monday. Christopher R. Powell, 31, of Georgetown, died at Harrison County Memorial Hospital after being transported there on Sunday afternoon. Police said in a news release that the ongoing investigation alleges that Powell suffered fatal injuries near Second Street in Falmouth. Police did not […]
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AA Highway Reopens After Crash Near Campbell-Pendleton Line
A crash this morning shut down AA Highway in southeastern Campbell County near the Pendleton County line. According to reports, two cars collided near Shortcut Road at around 4:30 a.m. A medical helicopter arrived at the scene. Details on what caused the crash or about any injuries were not immediately available. The road reopened just […]
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WATCH: Schroder, Roberts Debate in Race for State Senate Seat
State Senator Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) faced his Democratic opponent Rachel Roberts in a debate at Northern Kentucky University on Tuesday night. Student-newspaper The Northerner broadcast the event hosted by the Student Government Association. Senate District 24 includes all of Campbell, Pendleton, and Bracken counties. Schroder has served as state senator since 2014. Watch the debate in […]
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Drugs, Guns Found in Falmouth Home After Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested on drug and other charges after a traffic stop in Falmouth. The Kentucky State Police obtained a search warrant for a home after a traffic stop by Falmouth Police. Inside the home at 612 Main Street, the State Police discovered 20.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, nearly 9 grams of suspected heroin, […]