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Be careful walking after dark: The police may be scary
Freedom to move about the country is a wonderful privilege. Let us be appreciative of our freedom this Fourth of July week. Recently, I was taking a late-night walk in Owenton, Kentucky. Owenton is a little town of maybe 600 people in rural north central Kentucky. I had just finished watching the sad Biden-Trump debate and decided that a walk and some ice cream sounded good.
Warsaw-Gallatin County Fire Department mourning death of deputy chief
GALLATIN COUNTY, Ky. — Members of the Warsaw-Gallatin County Fire Department are mourning the death of deputy chief Barry "Cub" Alexander Jr. this week. The department announced Alexander's death on Wednesday, describing him as a "great friend, tremendous leader, mentor and officer." Deputy chief Alexander served the Gallatin County...
Crash with injuries reported on Frogtown Road in Union
UNION, Ky. — A crash with injuries has been reported on Frogtown Road in Union. Boone County emergency crews are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time, and the road does not appear to be closed. For live traffic updates, click here.
Crash involving a fire hydrant reported on Dixie Highway in Walton
WALTON, Ky. — A crash involving a fire hydrant has been reported on Dixie Highway in Walton. Kenton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch other afternoon...
Apartment fire reported on Lloyd Avenue in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — An apartment fire was reported on Lloyd Avenue in Florence Wednesday morning. Emergency crews are on the scene. The building has reportedly been evacuated. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk.
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