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Fort Mitchell donates funds to fix shelter roofs at DCCH
At its June 24 city council meeting, Fort Mitchell city government donated $5,898 to DCCH Center for Children and Families to fix a shelter roof on their festival grounds. Police Chief Rob Nader presented Denise Govan, president & CEO of DCCH Center with the donation check. The DCCH Center recently...
Madisonville man forced out of house due to storm damage
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Madisonville man was forced out of his home on Friday after a lightning strike sent a tree falling into his house. Kenneth Laibson said his house was probably the only one in the neighborhood to suffer damage from an early morning storm. “I’ve lived here 11...
Fort Mitchell e-scooter safety: A growing concern
Electric scooters continue to present a problem for Fort Mitchell pedestrians. Earlier this year, city council passed an ordinance regulating their use on city sidewalks and roads. The city’s communications department has also promoted a plan to educate local students and parents on electric scooter safety. However, it seems...
Highway that connects several NKY cities reopens after 5-year closure
Mary Ingles Highway, also called Kentucky 6335, a riverside highway in Campbell County that connects Bellevue, Dayton and Silver Grove to Fort Thomas, reopened on Wednesday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced. The reopening comes after a 2019 landslide caused the state to shut down the damaged roadway, according to a...
Cincinnati dispensaries ready for recreational cannabis sales, Kentucky buyers beware
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - In the next week or so, Greater Cincinnati medical marijuana dispensaries should be cleared to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. The state already granted several local medical dispensaries provisional licenses, so it's just a matter of getting a state inspector inside to allow them to start selling recreational products to the public.
4th of July in NKY: all the local events happening today
It’s Independence Day, and cities around Northern Kentucky are poised to celebrate with runs, parades, and concerts. Here is a list of what’s happening today and where:. Edgewood 4th of July Extravaganza — 550 Freedom Park Drive, Edgewood. Annual 5K race steps off at 7:30 a.m. 4th...
Government power structure changes may be coming to Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. — A group of business leaders is pushing for a change in the city of Covington's power structure. It could be on the November ballot if a petition is successful. Covington’s current form of government is rare among other Kentucky cities. It consists of four elected city...
Norfolk Southern schedules repairs for Stevenson Road crossing in Erlanger
Norfolk Southern Railway announced that it will be conducting repairs for the Stevenson Road railroad crossing located in Erlanger next week. Specifically, Norfolk Southern will be replacing ties and resurfacing the road. The crossing will be closed to all traffic until all work is complete. This work is being performed by the railroad company.
Tri-State families adjust firework plans amid higher prices, still celebrating 4th of July
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - Lit Fireworks has been operating in Covington for several years, and it draws in people from both sides of the river because it's so convenient. Despite the rain on Thursday, there was a steady stream of people looking to make the most of the 4th of July.
Free music and beer festival, Paradise at the Point, returns to Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Paradise at the Point, a music and beer festival in Sawyer's Point, is coming back to Cincinnati. The festivities will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturday. In addition to food and a smattering of beer options from a variety of local...
NKY Health Dept. offers free naloxone, training in response to Boone County overdose alert
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is distributing free naloxone spray as well as other harm-reduction supplies and offering free training on Friday, July 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in response to the recently issued overdose alert in Boone County. The alert was issued earlier this week after 17 nonfatal...
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