Local leaders discuss House Bill 207, which bans AI-generated child porn and child sex dolls, in an effort to combat child sex crimes and set a model for other states.
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Safer KY Act: NKY law enforcement, prosecutor see promise in bill
Less than 30 minutes after classes ended at Latonia Elementary on Tuesday, shots rang out near the school. Students and staff still inside the building were told to shelter in place. Outside, near 39th and Decoursey streets, police found two 14-year-olds shot in the street. One of the two, Amani Smith, later died at the […]
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Rob Sanders, staff named outstanding commonwealth’s attorney’s office
Kentucky Attorney General and GOP gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron honored Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders and his staff as an outstanding commonwealth’s attorney’s office for 2023 on Wednesday. “Keeping Kentucky safe is the work of heroes like our prosecutors,” Cameron said. “This year, we are proud to recognize Rob Sanders… for making an immeasurable […]
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31-year-old man turns himself into police days after fight leads to fatal shooting in Covington
By WCPO’s Molly Schramm and Taylor Weiter A 31-year-old man has turned himself into police after a Tuesday evening fight in Covington led to a shooting that killed a man, police said. Police responded to Russell Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard after 6 p.m. Tuesday for a reported shooting. When they arrived, police […]
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Rob Sanders named 2023 Outstanding Kentucky Prosecutor
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders was presented with the “Carroll M. Redford Award,” which named him “Outstanding Kentucky Prosecutor” for 2023 by The Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorneys Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the statewide association of felony prosecutors. Sanders is in his third term in office, having served as Commonwealth’s Attorney […]
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Taylor Mill man pleads guilty to killing woman during drunken gun demo
Story by Molly Schramm of WCPO. A Taylor Mill man pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to the 2021 shooting death of a 33-year-old woman, according to Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders. Shane Walters pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter for the death of Megan McCray. On Feb. 10, 2021, Walters was attempting to teach McCray how to use […]
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Sen. Rand Paul joins NKY law enforcement to honor fallen police officers
Local police and government officials gathered at the Northern Kentucky Police Memorial in Covington on Friday morning to honor fallen police officers. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was a featured speaker, and was in attendance on behalf of the officers and their families for National Peace Officer Memorial Day and National Police Week. Covington City Commissioner […]
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Persistent Felon Who Robbed Fort Thomas Business Sentenced to 35 Years
UPDATE: Kenton Circuit Judge Kathy Lape followed the recommendation of a Kenton County jury and sentenced Justin Bowling to 35 years in prison for 1st Degree Robbery, Receiving Stolen Property (>$500), and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree. Bowlin’s attorney read a four-page letter to the court on Bowlin’s behalf. Among other complaints, Bowlin blamed his […]
