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Union native Urso wins first career BFL Tournament
Boater Adrian Urso of Union caught a five-bass limit weighing 26 pounds, 1 ounce, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kentucky-Barkley Lakes. Hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, the tournament was the third event of the season for...
Independence City Council passes ordinance regulating open burns
The Independence City Council unanimously passed an ordinance regulating open burns within the city at their meeting Monday night. The ordinance is aimed primarily at burns started by construction companies and developers rather than residential and recreational fires. The ordinance establishes the following regulations:. Burns can only be performed during...
New Starbucks coming to Independence
The Independence City Council unanimously approved a development plan for a full-service Starbucks at their meeting Monday night. The coffee shop will appear on Centennial Boulevard along Madison Pike across from the Kroger Marketplace and between Walnut Hall Drive and Buffalo Wild Wings. Construction is expected to be completed next spring.
A Q&A with Kenton County's top public defender on what it takes to represent the accused
As a result of pop culture's fascination with crime, even the most casual viewer is exposed to myriad dramas, podcasts and documentaries dealing with murder mysteries and usually ending with someone in handcuffs. For the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy's attorneys in Kenton County, their work is only just beginning...
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...
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...
Win tickets to “Dollar Days” at the Florence Speedway with Amanda Valentine all this week!
It’s another “Dollar Days” at Florence Speedway, this Saturday, May 11th! $1 drinks, $1 food items and $1 beer, yes, $1 beers! Just $12 to get in and kids 12 and under are free for a night of high speed dirt racing entertainment plus an action packed demo derby! Get your tickets now at Florence Speedway.
Y’alls set to open season with three-game series against Québec Capitales
The Florence Y’alls will kick off their season Thursday with a three-game series against the Québec Capitales at Thomas More Stadium. Gates open to fans at 5:30 p.m., with the first pitch is set for 6:44 p.m. Thursday’s game will be Florence’s fourth season under the team name,...
NKY city council planning to bring charges against its mayor
WALTON, Ky. (WXIX) - The Walton City Council plans to bring charges against its mayor. City Council Attorney Bryce Rhoades said the council will have official charges against Mayor Gabriel Brown during a meeting on Tuesday. “Right now the general consensus is that charges will be prepared and they will...
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.
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