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Kentucky pauses program that gave companies a pass to dump wastewater into waterways
A contested state program allowing companies to dump industrial wastewater into Kentucky’s waterways without a permit is on pause while officials conduct an internal review of its use. Legal experts and advocates have criticized the program as enabling polluters to violate the Clean Water Act across Kentucky and bypass key protections built into...
Storms expected on July 4th in WV, KY and OH
(WOWK) — Showers and storms are expected in the 13 News viewing area on the 4th of July. Luckily the rain won’t last all day and there is a good chance that most of the showers will be done during the evening at fireworks display time (around 10 p.m. in most areas). Storms on Thursday […]
Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars, has new members, Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office announced Tuesday. The commission was created by the state legislature in 2021 and has nine voting and two non-voting members. Kentucky receives installments toward $900 million in settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. So […] The post Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Local neighborhood used to celebrate Fourth of July in unique way with lawn mower racing
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — As Fourth of July celebrations continue throughout the Greater Cincinnati area this week, take a look back at how one community celebrated the holiday in 1986. Independence residents rolled in, ready to battle in the 10th annual running of the Eagle Ridge Mower Races. See the...
Downed wires reported on Decoursey Pike in Ryland Heights
RYLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Downed wires have been reported on Decoursey Pike in Ryland Heights. Kenton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No damages or injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story...
Celebrating Independence Day in Northern Kentucky
HEBRON, Ky. (WKRC) - They know how to celebrate Independence Day in Northern Kentucky. It was a very nice showing of the red white and blue in Hebron. As always, The float candy was a big hit. That community's parade was a big loop that started and ended at Goodridge...
Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K sees increased participation, Rieskamp wins
Josh Rieskamp doesn’t think anyone likes running in heat and humidity. The Oakley resident did just fine Thursday – he crossed the Ohio River and won the Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K. He covered the 3.1 miles in 16 minutes, 29 seconds. “It could be hotter,” Rieskamp said. “You...
Crash with injuries reported on Lower River Road in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Ky. — A crash was reported on Lower River Road in Burlington Wednesday evening. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. The severity of injuries is currently unknown. Click the video player above to...
Cynthiana High School 70 year reunion
The walls of one of Cynthiana’s oldest and most beloved eateries, Biancke’s Restaurant, are decorated with the graduating class photos of the bygone Cynthiana High School. The years of these class photos go back to the early twentieth century and forward through the nineteen-sixties. It’s a bit of a time machine, really. And there, on Saturday, June 22, the past met the present at the school’s annual reunion.
Metro offering free rides on Fourth of July
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Metro is offering free rides home to teens today celebrating the Fourth of July. Brad Mason, Director of Communications for Metro, said it’s offering up to 200 single-bus ride passes. to be given out at Smale Riverfront Park and Ziegler Parks starting at 10 p.m. Mason...
How the Tri-State feels about America and unifying the country on Independence Day
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Local 12 went out to the parades in Hebron as well as Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood to see how residents feel about America and the current state of the country on Independence Day. Independence Day is a day of unity, so how do we come together as...
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