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Land slippages in Northern Kentucky highlight unique geological challenges, economic risks
April saw two notable land slippages in Northern Kentucky, both of which coincided with periods of exceptional rainfall early in the month. The first occurred in Ludlow at the access point to a Fischer Homes development in the hills above the city. The second occurred in Campbell County along KY-8 and led to the road’s closure to allow state workers to clear the debris.
Criminal probe underway for possible misuse of public money by NKY mayor
WALTON, Ky. (WKRC) - The Kentucky Attorney General's Office is conducting a criminal probe into possible wrongdoings by Walton Mayor Gabe Brown, who is in the middle of his second full term. This comes from a law enforcement source who asked not to be identified. Local 12 called and texted...
Apple juice sold at Kroger, Whole Foods, Target recalled due to high arsenic levels
One lot of Martinelli’s apple juice is being recalled over concerns with high arsenic levels, the company announced. Exposure to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic can pose health hazards to people including cancer, birth defects, diabetes and heart issues, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported. Martinelli's apple...
Covington woman arrested after allegedly confronting teen boy with baseball bat
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - A Covington woman is in jail, accused of confronting a teenage boy with a baseball bat. Helen Combs is being held on a $5,000 bond at the Kenton County Detention Center. According to court documents, Combs went to the boy's home with a baseball bat and a stun gun Sunday.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cool and dry summer for Greater Cincinnati
What will the weather be like this summer in Greater Cincinnati?. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, summer temperatures, on average, will be hotter than normal around the country this year, including the Midwest. Much of the country will also experience normal to below-normal rainfall, especially in New England and the Midwest.
Coming in 2025: America's River Roots event announced for Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Starting with Cincinnati’s bicentennial in 1988, Tall Stacks immediately became a beloved event in the Greater Cincinnati area. The last Tall Stacks celebration was nearly 18 years ago in 2006. It drew hundreds of thousands of people to the area to look at the riverboat and more. From 1988 to 2006, every three or four years, the Ohio River would be filled with riverboats from a time gone by.
'Never feels sufficient': Man who accidentally shot girlfriend, fled to Dayton gets prison
A Northern Kentucky man who admitted shooting and killing his girlfriend while carelessly handling a firearm at a home in Covington was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison. That prison term was handed down to 55-year-old Ryan Sherman by Kenton County Circuit Judge Patricia Summe. It matches a recommendation...
Cincinnati police search for missing Westwood teen
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati police say a Westwood teenager is missing after walking away from a relative's home over the weekend. Demetrius Luck, 17, has not been seen by his family since Saturday, April 27. The following day, Luck's mother reported receiving text messages stating that her son was the victim of a violent crime in Downtown Cincinnati. Despite persistent efforts to contact him, Luck has so far not responded to communications from his mother asking where he can be found.
Cincinnati man sentenced for buying 56 guns with stolen credit cards
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man has been sentenced for buying 56 firearms online with stolen credit cards. Zephaniah Jones, 21, was sentenced by a federal judge to six years in prison on charges of conspiring to make false statements on federal firearms forms, aggravated identity theft and making false statements to the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio Kenneth L. Parker.
Flying Pig outlook: Dry midweek but unsettled pattern ahead of race days
CINCINNATI — We're drying out for now, but we are heading into an unsettled pattern for Flying Pig weekend. This means rain chances come and go, downpours could be heavy, and it's going to be steamy in between showers. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able...
Northern Kentucky GOP candidate accuses his rival of using gay hookup app
BURLINGTON, Ky. – A Republican candidate forum ended abruptly Tuesday night after one man accused the other of having a profile on a gay hookup app. Republican Kentucky House candidate Ed Massey told The Enquirer afterward he stood by his claim that his primary opponent T. J. Roberts is “rumored to be on Grindr.” The comment sparked 120 or so attendees at the event to shout toward the stage – some confused, others adamant the accusation was a lie.
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