Applications for medical marijuana cards in Kentucky officially opened on Jan. 1. Two lotteries have already been held for growers and distributors in the Commonwealth, with four dispensary licenses going to businesses in Northern Kentucky. Out of 334 eligible applications in the Northern Kentucky region, the following four were selected: The Northern Kentucky region is […]
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Tri-State homeless shelters brace for freezing temps this New Year
By WCPO’s Sean DeLancey A few dozen people struggling with homelessness lined up outside the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky Tuesday for a warm meal and, for some, a place to sleep and escape the rapidly dropping temperatures. Shelter CEO Kim Webb said they were bracing for an overload in the coming weeks as the weather […]
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Young NKY fan gets to keep game ball after it was taken by security
Even though his father may be faithful to the Cincinnati Bengals, 11-year-old Levi Still is a lifelong Denver Broncos fan. His parents told LINK’s media partner WCPO that he has three jerseys: Von Miller, Justin Simmons, and now Patrick Surtain II. “He’s been a fan since he was 5 years old,” said Levi’s mother, Stacey […]
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Health officials announce human death from rabies in NKY
Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter Kentucky health officials announced Friday a human death from rabies in Northern Kentucky. Officials said a person who has not been identified was exposed to rabies and received medical treatment in Kentucky and Ohio before dying. The source of their rabies exposure is not known at this time, and officials […]
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Nearly $7,000 worth of equipment stolen from Florence restaurant on Christmas Day
Written by WCPO’s Alex Null Like real-life grinches, thieves were spotted on surveillance cameras stealing equipment from a Florence restaurant on Christmas night. “I got a flamethrower, I hook up to a big propane tank and I went to hook it up and there was just no propane tank,” said Guy Cummins, Smokin’ This and […]
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The Sunday Morning Club hosts 37th Annual Free Dinner: ‘The true meaning of Christmas’
The Sunday Morning Club hosted its 37th annual free Christmas dinner, serving a feast of ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, cookies and cake to nearly 1,500 local families, with 400 volunteers and Santa Claus making a special delivery of toys.
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Man arrested for stealing over 300 gift cards from NKY stores
A man was arrested in Gallatin County for stealing over 300 gift cards from Northern Kentucky stores, and is facing several charges including a fugitive warrant from another state.
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Here’s when to expect Big Mac Bridge traffic to improve
Cincinnati and the Ohio Department of Transportation are implementing new strategies to mitigate traffic congestion caused by the closed southbound lanes of I-471, including traffic cameras, a detour strategy, and signal timing adjustments.
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Frontier Airlines launches nonstop flight from CVG to West Palm Beach
Wanting to escape the Ohio winters? Well, Frontier Airlines has a new flight to help you. The airline launched a new nonstop flight from CVG Airport to Palm Beach International Airport. The service began Saturday and will be once a week. “Our new ultra-low fare service will affordably connect Palm Beach-area consumers to three top […]
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Florence Fire Department implements program to reduce avoidable 911 calls
The Florence Fire Department will clock more than 11,000 fire and EMS runs by the end of the year. While most of those 911 calls are for urgent incidents, many are also avoidable. Roughly 20% of patients riding in the back of an ambulance have chronic illnesses, including obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart failure […]
