A former Boone County church music director was sentenced to more than a decade in prison Tuesday forsexually abusing a teenager for multiple years, starting when the victim was 15 years old. The sentence is in line with a plea agreement between Michael Howard’s attorney and prosecutors: 15 years in exchange for Michael Howard pleading guilty […]
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‘One big family’ | Lloyd Memorial star hoops player, coach share special connection beyond the game
Lloyd Memorial senior point guard Anthony Blaackar always seems to have a smile around school. “It doesn’t matter if he scores 30 points or 10 and we lose,” Lloyd athletic director Bill Pilgram said. “He seems to keep everything in perspective and sees the balance of life. He appreciates the natural gift he has of […]
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Dozens of protesters gather in Newport, speaking out against local jail holding ICE detainees
A group of residents gathered in Newport this weekend with a message against their local and federal governments. “To speak up against holding immigrants, mothers, fathers, daughters, sons in this building right here,” Michael Staverman said. The protest was organized to oppose the Campbell County Detention Center’s holding of ICE detainees. “As an American, I […]
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Area around Latonia Elementary blocked off after brick facade cracks, roof appears damaged
Story by Felicia Jordan of WCPO. A partial roof collapse occurred in the gymnasium area of Latonia Elementary School Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for Covington Independent Public Schools. Covington Battalion Chief Chris Alsip told us crews were called at around 11:10 p.m. Wednesday night after reports of a roof collapse. The spokesperson said no […]
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Kenton County child’s flu death marks first child death this season
A child in Kenton County has died from influenza (flu), marking the first pediatric flu death in Kentucky this season, the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced Tuesday. The department of public health said the child had not received this season’s flu vaccine, which they say is the best way to protect against the flu. […]
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NKY PDs collect old devices to keep vulnerable communities safe
Northern Kentucky police departments are collecting old cell phones and tablets to provide communication devices for seniors, domestic violence victims and children in custody situations. The program allows community members to drop off their unused electronics at participating police departments during regular business hours. The devices are then sent to 911 Cell Phone Bank, where […]
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Buddy LaRosa’s High School Sports Hall of Fame announces its 2025 class
Five outstanding All-American athletes – in swimming, running, wrestling, football and basketball – are the latest electees into the Buddy LaRosa’s High School Sports Hall of Fame. The 2025 class also includes a legendary baseball coach and two celebrated high school teams. The 2025 LaRosa’s Sports Hall of Fame class includes: Cory Chitwood, Ryle High […]
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Taylor Mill PD investigating delivered packages in active investigation
The Taylor Mill Police Department is asking residents and businesses to contact them about packages they received on Saturday as part of an active investigation. In a post on Facebook, Col. James E. Mills Jr., the Chief of Police, asked that residents and businesses in Taylor Mill who received scheduled or unscheduled package deliveries between […]
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Christmas dinner tradition brings NKY together for 38th year
On Christmas Day this year — as they have for the past 38 years — the Sunday Morning Club of Northern Kentucky served a free Christmas dinner that brought thousands of community members together at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Organizers told me the tradition is about more than just food on the table — […]
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Amazon offers same-day delivery through Christmas Eve in NKY area
Calling all last-minute shoppers: There’s still hope if you haven’t gotten your gifts yet. If you like shopping in person, popular shopping spots like Kenwood Towne Centre, Cincinnati Premium Outlets, Liberty Center and Florence Mall will be open — even on Christmas Eve. Just make sure you get there before closing time at 6 p.m. […]
