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Injuries from an assault reported on South Elm Street in Harrison
HARRISON, Ohio — An assault with injuries has been reported in the 300 block of South Elm Street in Harrison. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed at this time. However, they are reportedly facial injuries. No suspect has been confirmed. Hamilton County police and medical responders...
Spencer Davis scores first CARS Pro Late win at Florence
Despite being at the front of the CARS Pro Late Model Tour standings since the season-opener at Southern National Motorsports Park, Spencer Davis had yet to tally a victory prior to Friday’s Cook Out 225 at Florence Motor Speedway. Davis changed the status quo by patiently biding his time...
Structure fire reported on Kleindale Avenue in North College Hill
NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio — A residential fire has been reported in the area of Kleindale Avenue and Galbraith Road in North College Hill. Smoke was reported billowing from the residence. The extent of the smoke or fire has not been confirmed at this time. Hamilton County fire department...
Officials settle lawsuit over woman who died in jail after 16 hours in restraint chair
Campbell County has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a woman who spent the last 16 hours of her life strapped to a chair at the county jail. Officials agreed to settle the wrongful death suit for $375,000, said Jeff Mando, an attorney representing Campbell County. Filings in federal court in Covington...
St. Cecilia's in Northern Kentucky holds large festival for Labor Day Weekend
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - St. Cecilia's in Independence has begun its huge festival for Labor Day Weekend. A Bon Jovi tribute band took the stage Saturday night at the Northern Kentucky festival. Shania Twain and Toby Keith tribute performances were scheduled for Sunday, and a Jimmy Buffett-style band on Monday.
Lexington 5K raises money to support midwives
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Kentucky Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives is working to remove barriers and increase resources for midwives. “Midwives can do a lot of different things,” said midwife and owner of Home Sweet Home Midwifery, Sarah Hood. Hood says while midwives play a vital...
Gov. Beshear reappoints Owensboro woman to the SCAAC
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Beshear has reappointed an Owensboro woman to a council. Jana Francis of Owensboro was reappointed as a member of the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) to serve for a term expiring October 4, 2025. Francis is the director of assessment for Daviess County Public Schools and represents assessment […]
WKU grabs first sweep of 2024 season against Northern Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. – WKU Volleyball's first sweep of the 2024 season came against Northern Kentucky University in Game Two of the Bluegrass Battle, improving the Hilltoppers to 2-0. Sophomore middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele had a standout match for the Tops, collecting a career-high nine blocks and a .368 hitting percentage. Alongside Van De Wiele offensively was fellow sophomore middle hitter Gabby Weihe who posted a blistering .412 hitting percentage, and senior rightside hitter Kenadee Coyle who hit .364.
Purple People Bridge reopens after inspection, repairs
The Purple People Bridge fully reopened Thursday evening after passing inspection, according to Purple People Bridge Company President Will Weber. “It’s a little more purple than it was back when we had to close it in May,” Weber said. That’s due to a new paint job on the interior of the bridge.
Over 2,000 people without power in Owensboro after storm
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Over 2,000 people are without power in Owensboro after a storm went through the area. OMU reported 2,013 outages on Saturday afternoon. Eyewitness News meteorologists say a storm with lightning and gusty winds came through the area Saturday morning. Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.
Latta, SC Man Arrested during KSP Investigation of an Attempted Child Abduction from a School in Whitley Co., KY
CORBIN, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) reports that KSP Post 11, London is investigating an attempted child abduction that occurred in Whitley County on Friday at the Whitley County Intermediate School. The initial investigation indicates that on Friday, August 30, 2024, Willie O. Bethea, 37 years old...
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