An updated Licking River forecast shows it will crest just below a “major” flood stage and some residents were asked to leave. The Licking River reached a flood stage just below “major” flooding, cresting at 38.5 feet Sunday night. The City of Covington encouraged residents in a particular area to leave due to the rising […]
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NKY roads blocked due to high water, landslides, storm debris
Several roadways around the Northern Kentucky region are blocked after severe storms and continuing rain have drenched the region. Here is a list of the latest roadways and areas impacted: Boone County Campbell County Kenton County This story originally appeared at WCPO.com.
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Falmouth, Butler residents under ‘mandatory evacuation’ due to flooding
Written by WCPO’s Molly Schramm and Alex Null Mason Taylor, from Butler, said his family is prepared for what could be historic flooding this weekend. “This is something we’ve grown accustomed to, unfortunately,” Taylor said. Taylor said his biggest concern is making sure his residents are safe. “We will be at some point an island,” […]
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Mary Ingles Highway closed due to landslide
Written by WCPO’s Danielle Goodman A portion of Mary Ingles Highway or Kentucky Route 8 is closed after a landslide occurred on Friday. The landslide is located just past the Aquaramp Marina and is covering the highway. Crews are at the scene trying to clear trees and soil from the road. The road closure is […]
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Erlanger firefighters rescue person after tree falls on home
Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter Firefighters rescued one person trapped after a tree fell on a home in Erlanger during severe storms early Thursday morning. The Erlanger Fire Department said crews responded to Division Street after receiving a report of a tree falling on a home at around 12:45 a.m. Officials said three people were […]
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We are in a ‘significant tornado outlook’: Here’s what that means
Written by WCPO’s PJ O’Keefe Severe weather is headed to the Northern Kentucky area tonight, and there’s one part of our forecast that makes these incoming storms of particular concern: The Storm Prediction Center has the entire Tri-State under a “Significant Tornado Outlook.” Backing up two steps: The Storm Prediction Center is usually responsible for […]
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TANK raises bus fares, offers rewards program for loyal riders
By WCPO’s Taylor Woods Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky riders now have to pay slightly more for bus fares, but the transit authority has a program to offset costs for those who rely on this form of transportation. Some TANK riders WCPO talked to already feel the impact of increased bus fares. “I just think it’s […]
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Kentucky AG spearheads effort to close fentanyl ‘loophole’
By WCPO’s Marlena Lang Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is spearheading an effort to stop fentanyl from getting into the U.S. A letter from Coleman’s office addressed to the Trump administration, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security hopes to stop fentanyl from getting into the country. The letter is […]
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NKY organizations combating drug abuse receive grant money
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is funding solutions to drug abuse and addiction to help with recovery and boost prevention. Attorney General Russell Coleman, alongside Opioid Abatement Commission Director Chris Evans, announced $19.8 million in grant money has been awarded to 75 organizations across the state. “This is money clawed back from those that brought this […]
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Lanes open again on I-275 EB after crash on the Combs-Hehl Bridge
A crash on the eastbound side of I-275 at the Combs-Hehl Bridge blocked most of the highway’s lanes for over an hour Thursday evening. The crash has since cleared and all lanes are open again. Traffic cameras in the area showed cars stuck behind the crash are getting by slowly, by driving on the shoulder. […]