Multiple people were arrested along the Roebling Suspension Bridge Thursday evening after a peaceful vigil turned violent. The initial demonstration was in support of former Cincinnati Children’s chaplain Ayman Soliman before it escalated into a tense confrontation between protesters and police. Covington police said the arrests were made because protesters were blocking traffic and refused to comply […]
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Photos: Roebling photo contest winners
The Covington Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee announced the winners of its annual Roebling photo contest this week. The committee is a nonprofit organization founded in 1976 whose dual mission is to support and enhance the Roebling Bridge and promote public awareness of the bridge’s historical and engineering significance. Each year, the contest offers a variety […]
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Ohio River Reopened to Water Traffic; Brent Spence Remains Closed Indefinitely
Water traffic has reopened, but the Brent Spence Bridge will remain closed for weeks as inspection, assessment and repairs move ahead after Wednesday’s crash and fire. by Robin Gee In an update on the Brent Spence Bridge closure caused by a two-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that, while the […]