Boone County road crews and first responders are preparing for an impending winter storm, with salt trucks loaded and roadways pre-treated, while county residents are advised to stay safe and have essential supplies on hand.
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Southbound lanes of I-471 currently slated to re-open in March
Ohio Department of Transportation officials said repairs on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, or the Big Mac Bridge, are currently slated to be completed in March. The announcement was made nearly one month after a fire shut down all southbound lanes on the bridge. Kathleen Fuller, a spokesperson for ODOT, said Wednesday morning that steel […]
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Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing cellmate in Kenton County jail
Written by WCPO’s Molly Schramm and Craig Cheatham A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he killed his cellmate at the Kenton County Detention Center in May 2023, said Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders. Johnathan Maskiell, 33, was sentenced on Monday after he pleaded guilty to the murder of John Daulton […]
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PD: Motorcyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash in Independence
Story by Molly Schramm, WCPOA motorcyclist was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a crash in Independence, Independence police said. Police said the crash happened around 2 p.m. along Taylor Mill Road at Cox Road. A motorcyclist and another vehicle collided at the intersection, but police did not say what caused the crash. The motorcyclist, who is […]
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Meet Clive, the out-of-this-world art installation watching over Covington
A two-story alien sculpture, Clive, was funded by a Covington Quality of Place grant and installed in the Central Business District, is bringing visitors and residents alike to the area and promoting the city’s quirky spirit.
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Ludlow’s 1975 restaurant owners plan comeback after fire damage closes doors
Ludlow and Park Hills firefighters were on the scene of a fire late Sunday night at 1975 — a popular Ludlow sports-themed restaurant on Elm Street. As of now, the extent of the damage is unknown, the owners announced in a Facebook post. “We are unsure of the extent of the damage at this time […]
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NKY experiencing cooler temperatures
Written by Brandon Spinner for WCPO Sunday starts off clear and sunny, but clouds will build through the day as a disturbance comes through. This may also lead to a few isolated showers through Sunday afternoon. Nothing will be heavy if we see anything. Winds will be breezy again, gusting at 10 to 20 mph. […]
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for entire Tri-State until 9 p.m.
Story originally published in WCPO and written by Cameron Hardin. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Grant, Kenton and Pendleton counties in Northern Kentucky until 4:30 p.m. Portions of Hamilton, Butler and Warren counties in Ohio are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 4:15 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe […]
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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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Campbell County cheerleader dies more than a week after Cold Spring crash
Story written by Christian LeDuc, WCPO digital content producer Campbell County High School cheerleader Ava Markus died Tuesday after spending more than a week in the hospital following a crash, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. The crash occurred Sunday, Oct. 2 on Alexandria Pike near the intersection of St. Michael Drive in Cold […]