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Newport on the Levee set to transform for Olympic Games this summer
NEWPORT, Ky. — A popular entertainment spot in the tri-state area will soon transform for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Beginning July 26, Newport on the Levee will have Olympic-themed events, programming, and experiences, aiming to immerse visitors in the Olympic experience. On Friday, the plaza will host an opening...
Structure fire reported on Highway Avenue in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. — A structure fire has been reported on Highway Avenue in Covington. Kenton County emergency crews, along with units from the Covington Police Department, are responding to the scene. The extent of the damages is unknown at this time, but no injuries have been reported. Click the...
Crash with injuries reported on Cox Road in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — A crash with injuries has been reported on Cox Road in Independence. Kenton County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near the Goodwill on Taylor Mill Road. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the...
Hakeem Butler to work out for Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are bringing in a veteran wide receiver for a workout. According to Aaron Wilson and MLFootball, free agent wideout Hakeem Butler will work out for the Bengals this week. A fourth-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft, Butler was a standout collegiate receiver...
Teen accused of killing UC student to be tried as adult
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A teen accused of murdering a University of Cincinnati student in March will be tried as an adult, according to Judge Kari Bloom of Hamilton County Juvenile Court. The teen is accused of killing 21-year-old Benjamin Addison on March 30 while breaking into his car. Joe Addison...
Man arrested in connection with death of Rumpke driver
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - An arrest has been made in the fatal March shooting of a Rumpke driver in Roselawn. Cincinnati Police say Corderrell Lovett, 36, is accused of killing Angel Flores while Flores sat inside the truck. 30-year-old Angel was found shot to death on Eastlawn Drive near Crestlawn Avenue,...
Brews and Baseball returns to Florence Y’alls stadium
The Northern Kentucky Young Professionals and Florence Y’alls are partnering on the second iteration of Brews and Baseball. The event will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 15, at Thomas More Stadium. The night will feature a Frontier League showdown between the Florence Y’alls and the Windy City Thunderbolts.
Flagship Communities co-founder headed for Hall of Fame
Nathan Smith, a Fort Mitchell resident and co-founder of Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust, is set to be inducted into the national Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame. Flagship Communities REIT operates 81 communities across the midwestern and southern United States. Smith co-founded the business with Kurt Keeney in...
Man arrested after chase, accused of terrorizing women, kids in NKY town
BROOKSVILLE, Ky. (WXIX) - Police in Brooksville say an Indianapolis man chased and harassed several women and children before leading them on a pursuit this week. Kevin Litrenta, 58, of Indianapolis, was charged with impersonating a peace officer, stalking, harassment and wanton endangerment. Brooksville, with a population of 651, is...
Commission selects candidates for Gateway board positions
After over a year of being short members, the Nominating Commission for Gateway Community and Technical College met on Tuesday to nominate candidates for open positions on Gateway’s Board of Directors. The candidates will now be sent to the governor’s office, which will make appointments to the open seats....
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