The City of Covington’s outdoor child literacy effort has become the target for vandals, the city said in a news release on Tuesday. The “Read Ready Covington” program is promoted through brightly covered metal signs that feature words for young learners. They are typically secured to street and telephone poles at the eye level of […]
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Covington Man Sentenced to 21 Years After Drug Trafficking, Firearm Conviction
A Covington man was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges. Deshaun A. Jackson, 39, received his sentence from U.S. District Judge David Bunning. He pleaded guilty in October to charges of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine, distribution of crack cocaine, and possession of a […]
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Four Newport Police Officers Graduate from State Police Academy
Twenty-three law enforcement officers from around the state, including four from the Newport Police Department, graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) on Thursday. “Congratulations to these 23 men and women who have dedicated themselves to 20 weeks of extensive basic training,” said Gov. Andy Beshear, in an announcement. “Now more than ever, our […]
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Ludlow Police Chief Looks to Bring Change to Policing in NKY With New Program
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Scott Smith holds many titles. He is the Ludlow City Administrator, the Ludlow Police Chief, and he owns the NKY Martial Arts Academy in Ludlow. Smith is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 26 years of experience. Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts and combat sport based on ground […]
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Ft. Wright Bank Robbed; Suspect Makes Off with $300
A Ft. Wright bank was robbed on Wednesday morning and police are trying to locate the suspect. It happened just after 9 a.m. at the Guardian Savings Bank (10 Kyles Lane). According to Fort Wright Police, the suspect did not display a weapon, and no one was hurt. The suspect made […]
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Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Firing Multiple Rounds at Fort Thomas Police
The Campbell County Special Investigation Response Team responded to process the scene at Grand Avenue and I-471 in Newport. A suspect is in custody and is charged with attempted murder after Fort Thomas Police say they initiated a traffic stop Sunday night, which escalated into the suspect opening fire on law enforcement. The suspect, Daniel Foster, […]
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“Porch Pirates” Would Face Felony Charge if Ky. Bill Approved
From the Legislative Research Commission A measure moving through the Kentucky Senate aims to rein in porch pirates, a nickname for people who steal packages off front porches. Sponsored by Sen. David Yates (D-Louisville), Senate Bill 23 would make it a class D felony to steal or destroy packages from common carriers and delivery services […]
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Alexandria couple convicted of harboring undocumented workers
When a worker at the Tokyo Dragon Buffet in Alexandria was badly burned by hot oil, owners Yun Zheng and Yan Qui Wu initially refused to take him to a hospital because they didn’t want authorities to find out the worker was here illegally, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the […]
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Three Dead, Including Two Children, from Stab Wounds in Walton
This story has been updated with the identities of those dead at the scene, and a comment from Boone County Public Schools. A woman and two children are dead from stab wounds, the Boon County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Deputies were called at around 9 p.m. Sunday to respond to the 100 block […]
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Hebron Man, Augusta Officer Arrested After Explicit Chats with Undercover Investigator
An Augusta Police officer and Hebron resident was arrested Friday and charged with one count of unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activities. The charge is a Class D felony. According to the Boone Co. Sheriff’s Office, Ryan Hill, 29, used a social media application to […]