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As public pools close, how does NKY stay cool in the summer?
This story originally appeared in the May 3, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. Public pools have been a time-tested solution for keeping cool. “They’re...
Vehicle fire reported on US-42 in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — A vehicle fire has been reported on U.S. Route 42 in Florence. Boone County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other evening headlines from WLWT News 5. This...
Crash blocking traffic reported on Mall Road in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — A crash was reported on Mall Road in Florence. It is reportedly blocking the intersection of Mall Road and US-42. Boone County police are responding to the scene. Injuries are unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News...
Falling train track pieces shut down Northern Kentucky street
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - Monmouth Street in Newport was closed in both directions between 11th and 12th streets Friday. The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management provided a picture that shows debris from the tracks. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says CSX repaired the overpass railroad bridge. Monmouth reopened around 10:30...
NKY city council planning to bring charges against mayor
WALTON, Ky. (WXIX) - Walton City Council plans to bring charges against the mayor and hold a formal vote to remove him next week. The council’s attorney, Bryce Rhoades, said the council will bring official charges against Mayor Gabriel Brown at their meeting on Tuesday. “Right now, the general...
Northern Kentucky Cavalcade of Homes features 10 new homes priced from $300K to over $1M
This year's Cavalcade of Homes home show starts Saturday, featuring 10 new townhomes and single-family homes at locations throughout Northern Kentucky with prices ranging from $300,000 to more than $1 million. The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is producing the show, which will take place from noon to 5...
Teen clothing brand rue21 to close all stores, including 4 in Cincinnati area
Another mall staple is shuttering its doors. This time it's teen-and-young-adult clothing brand rue21. The fast-fashion retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a third time on Thursday and is seeking to close its 541 stores, including four in Greater Cincinnati, Reuters reported. Rue21 is "deeply rooted in offering the...
For 2 horses, the road to the Kentucky Derby goes through Northern Kentucky
FLORENCE, Ky. — It's nearly time to slip on your hat and raise your mint julep because we've entered Kentucky Derby weekend. For two horses, the road to the derby went through Northern Kentucky. A day out from the derby, the journey to get there took countless hours of...
Semi-truck crash, fire leads to I-71 south closure near Verona
VERONA, Ky. — UPDATE:. All lanes have been reopened by police after the earlier crash and vehicle fire in Kentucky. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Alert issued for missing Greater Cincinnati teen
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - The Colerain Township Police Department is asking for help finding a critically missing teenager. Christina Thomas, 17, was last seen walking in the area of Galbraith Rd. and Colerain Ave. on Thursday, at around 1:30 p.m. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, grey...
Gated community or pig farm? Boone County residents voice concerns over proposed development
A potential zone change ruling could determine whether the Richwood Country Estates subdivision residents will eventually see a gated community or pigs out their back window. It was a packed house at the Boone County Fiscal Court chambers this week, as residents showed up in droves to voice their concerns regarding a prospective 55-and-older community off Richwood Road in Walton.
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