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FALMOUTH, Ky. (WXIX) - The Falmouth City Council called a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss removing the mayor from office. Tension between Falmouth council members and Mayor Sebastian Ernst has been brewing for months now after Ernst accused council leaders of covering up corruption. “This is a little bit...

Mayor Sebastian Ernst relieved Fire Chief Dave Klaber of his duties last weekend. The move comes with no reason from the mayor or from Klaber, both of whom were contacted for comment. The former chief refused to comment at all on the situation that pulled him from a department he...

• Two whistleblowers at the Campbell County Juvenile Detention facility in Kentucky have filed a federal lawsuit against the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice and two managers at the facility.

I just want to tell you that your article explaining the role of the press and its First Amendment Right/Responsibility in the November 28, 2023 issue was an excellent article. I so appreciate all the many hours you the owner, Editor Carolyn, and other staff members put in on a daily basis and some weeks having to deal with far more negative comments than positive ones. It pains me to see and hear the hatred in many peoples’ hearts and many who will stop at nothing to make their fellow man look bad. I applaud The Falmouth Outlook for continuing to report the weekly news in a professional manner. Thank you for keeping integrity at the top of your priorities and not allowing our little newspaper to become a scandal paper.

The holiday season is upon us and one of the most popular (and easy) gifts to get someone is a gift card. The thing is though, unless you've known the person for some time or where they like to shop, picking a gift card can be a difficult task. That's why so many people choose the always-safe and reliable Visa Vanilla gift cards.

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A man has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the death of his father. According to court documents, Zane Pelfrey has been indicted on six charges, including aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence and theft. The Clermont County Sheriff's Office said...

Frankfort, Kentucky (December 1, 2023) – Representative Mark Hart, R – Falmouth, met with local lawmakers and public safety officials early this week to discuss claims coming from the Falmouth mayor’s office claiming that Pendleton County drinking water is unfit for human consumption. According to the most...

Searching for how to stream high school basketball matchups in Bracken County, Kentucky today? We've got you covered. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on December 5. Location: Augusta, KY.

Come cheer on the PCHS Competition Cheer team as they travel to compete at the KHSAA state cheer competition at George Rogers Clark High School on December 8th. The cheer team will have a police escort at 11:30 a.m. as they travel south on 27 from the high school parking lot to the edge of Falmouth. Residents are encouraged to join the families and friends of the team to line the street as the bus passes to show their support for the 5-time regional championship squad.

The current conveyance standards have been updated according to Section 319.203 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Clermont County Auditor and the Clermont County Engineer's offices now have the new standards available for public inspection.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around georgetown.

Northern Elementary held their annual Turkey Trot indoors on Tuesday, November 21st, due to a rainy day outdoors. Northern's "turkeys" in grades K-5th did a great job racing to the finish in the gymnasium instead. While each grade level held their race, the rest of the students cheered them on in the stands. Northern's PTO and FRYSC provided turkeys for the fastest girl and boy per grade. Way to go turkeys!

The new era of Pendleton County Wildcats basketball has begun and the team is off to its best start since 2019 under new coach Mason Monroe. The Wildcats scored victories in their first three games including a pair of blowout wins over St. Patrick and Bracken County, as well as going on road to defeat Holmes high school for the first time since 2005.

AMELIA, Ohio — Pedestrian reportedly struck by a vehicle on Thomaston Drive in Batavia Township. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sharing brings us closer together....

The Alexandria Police Department is currently investigating a recent vehicle-pedestrian collision highlighting the critical issue of pedestrian safety in urban areas. On December 1st, around 6:55 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a southbound truck on the 600 block of MacArthur Drive while trying to cross eastbound. Notably, the individual, wearing dark clothing, was not in a marked crosswalk, which may have been a contributing factor. The victim was promptly taken to a local hospital, and the police are calling on witnesses to assist with their ongoing investigation, awaiting a toxicology report to ascertain any impairment involved.

The Ripley River Village Christmas Weekend Committee has announced the annual Friends of the Library Christmas Book Sale to be held during the

As the debate continues about introducing solar to Knox County, Bolender, a lifelong resident of Brown County and a member of Brown County Soil and Water Conservation Board, warned Brown County serves as a case study for other communities contemplating solar developments, sparking conversations about the balance between landowner rights, environmental preservation, and the true long-term costs of solar energy projects.

MOUNT OLIVET — Robertson County Superintendent Sanford Holbrook recently saved the life of one of the school’s foster grandparents

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.229, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

During a recent presentation in Georgetown, Spectrum joined Ohio State Representative Adam Bird and Brown County Commissioners in announcing a