Family and friends gathered Thursday to remember a 15-year-old girl shot to death, allegedly by a 15-year-old boy, in Elsmere. Around 100 people gathered at Tristen Paige Smith’s Green Township home and released balloons in her honor. “We just can’t stop crying,” Amyiah Thompson said. “All you see is tears.” Kara Thompson, like many in […]
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Habitat for Humanity to build 9 new homes in NKY
While studies show that Northern Kentucky is thousands of homes short of what it needs in the coming years, a local nonprofit is doing its part to fill the gaps. Earlier this week, Sarah Reynolds from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati reached out to LINK’s media partner, WCPO’s Sam Harasimowicz, following his previous reporting […]
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15-year-old girl killed in Elsmere shooting; teen boy charged with murder
A 15-year-old girl is dead after being shot Monday night, and a 15-year-old boy is now in custody facing charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence. Elsmere police said officers were dispatched to Autumn Road for a shooting Monday night around 8:46 p.m. Officers said they found a teenage girl with gunshot wounds to […]
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Docs: Covington officer who repeatedly punched protester has previous excessive force lawsuit
Court documents show the Covington police officer seen on camera repeatedly punching a protester last week has a previous lawsuit filed against him for use of excessive force. Covington officials said Officer Zachary Stayton remains on paid administrative duty amid an investigation into his conduct during a protest on the Roebling Bridge last week. Footage […]
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Campbell County graduate receives scholarship honoring fallen deputy
A Campbell County High School graduate received a scholarship from the family of fallen Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson during the 20th Annual Holiday for Heroes Celebration on Saturday. The Holiday for Heroes Celebration is an annual event that honors military personnel and first responders, as well as the families whose lives have been impacted […]
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Man punched by Covington police officer rejects chief’s account
A little over 24 hours after clashing with Covington Police on the Roebling Bridge, Brandon Hill walked out of Good Samaritan Hospital with bruises and scratches covering his head, his arm in a sling and pepper ball welts dotting his shins. He said the brief but chaotic scene was something he didn’t expect following the […]
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Police arrest 13 after being met with ‘hostility’ during protest on Roebling
Multiple people were arrested along the Roebling Suspension Bridge Thursday evening after a peaceful vigil turned violent. The initial demonstration was in support of former Cincinnati Children’s chaplain Ayman Soliman before it escalated into a tense confrontation between protesters and police. Covington police said the arrests were made because protesters were blocking traffic and refused to comply […]
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NKY community participates in ‘stuff the bus’ school supply drive at Chick-fil-A location
As back-to-school season approaches, many Northern Kentucky families are struggling to afford basic school supplies. Four local Chick-fil-A locations are stepping up with their 12th annual “Stuff the Bus Challenge” to help bridge the gap. Kentucky has the fifth-highest poverty rate in the country, making initiatives to support local families crucial for many students. Chick-fil-A […]
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St. Elizabeth Hospital ‘safe and secure’ after person in crisis entered the hospital armed
St. Elizabeth Hospital is “safe and secure” after a large police presence was seen at the hospital’s Covington location early Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the hospital said the police presence was sparked by “a situation involving an individual in crisis at the St. Elizabeth Covington Emergency Department.” Covington police said a person entered St. […]
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Water main break restricts traffic on Dixie Highway in Fort Mitchell
Several lanes of Dixie Highway are closed in front of St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Mitchell for a water main break, according to Fort Mitchell Police Chief Rob Nader. Crews are actively on scene and working to fix the issue. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), the water main break has caused damage to […]
