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'More than we thought': Investigation into NKY mayor shows misuse of city money
WALTON, Ky. (WKRC) - An investigation into the former mayor of Walton detailed multiple misuses of city money and vehicles. He’s accused of using a city credit card to fill up the tank on his personal car and he's accused of showing favoritism to certain city contractors. But he’s not accused of profiting from those contracts.
Spectrum brings critical internet service to rural Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A milestone for the residents of Berry, Kentucky as Charter Communications announced a franchise agreement with the small town. It becomes the 10,000th local community served across Spectrum’s 41-state footprint. Berry has never had access to high-speed internet broadband service. The agreement will bring critical...
Walton reveals investigation’s findings into former mayor
Walton City Council approved the findings of an investigation into the conduct of former Mayor Gabe Brown at a meeting Tuesday evening. The final report of the months-long investigation included seven key findings, according to special counsel Bryce Rhoades. The findings were:. that Brown used a city-issued card for personal...
Balanced Walton-Verona continues winning ways under new coach
The early-week baseball practice at Walton-Verona High School features a lot of fielding, throwing and sliding. It’s a luxury afforded to a team batting .338, one of the top marks in Kentucky. “It was a little windy but a fun day,” sophomore Bronson Corpus said. “We had some batting...
Crash with injuries reported on I-75 in Crittenden
CRITTENDEN, Ky. — A crash was reported on I-75 in Crittenden. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. Click the video player above to watch other afternoon headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was...
Death investigation initiated after body discovered at Lowe’s in Scott County
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities have launched a death investigation following the discovery of a body at a Lowe’s store in Georgetown this morning. Georgetown Police reported that the body was found inside a black SUV parked at the Lowe’s location in Georgetown. No signs of foul play are currently suspected in connection with the incident. According to police sources, the SUV had been parked at the location for approximately a week prior to the discovery.
Crash blocking traffic reported on Triple Crown Boulevard in Union
RICHWOOD, Ky. — A crash was reported on Triple Crown Boulevard in Union. It is reportedly blocking the intersection of Triple Crown Boulevard and Richwood Road. Boone County police are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch...
A Kentucky mayor wrote his resignation note on the back of an envelope
WALTON, Ky. – A months-long clash between a Northern Kentucky mayor and city council reached a climax at a meeting Tuesday night with a scribbled two-sentence note on the back of an envelope. "I quit. I'll turn my keys in when I clear out my office this week." ...
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