CORRECTION: The original version of this story incorrectly stated the officer was placed on paid leave. This was not accurate. The relevant lines have been corrected. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. –LINK nky editorial, June 19, 2025 Warning: The following story contains profanity and violent imagery. Covington Mayor Ron Washington and […]
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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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Drunk driver injured Crestview Hills man as a teen. 26 years later, it happened again.
A Crestview Hills man who has been an advocate for safe driving after he was injured in a drunk driving crash at 15 that put him in a wheelchair, has been hit by a suspected drunk driver. Brad Fritz, known as “Champ,” was hospitalized after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver at the […]
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How to avoid porch pirates this Prime Day
Porch pirates stole $12 billion in packages in the past year, and Kentucky had the highest rates of recent package thefts, but there are ways to protect yourself, such as using security cameras, delivery to a protected location, and tracking and alerts.
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Shooting investigation underway at DHL Hub in Erlanger
Multiple agencies are investigating after a shooting at a DHL facility in Erlanger, according to Boone County dispatchers. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Florence police and CVG Airport police responded to the scene at 236 Wendel H Ford Boulevard before 11 p.m. Monday night. DHL Express told WCPO in a statement that a “shooting incident” […]
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Florence community remembers victims one year after deadly birthday party shooting
In the early morning hours of July 6, 2024, Florence Police said that 21-year-old Chase Garvey opened fire at a birthday party, killing four people and injuring three others. 20-year-old Shane Miller, 20-year-old Hayden Rybicki, 19-year-old Delaney Eary and 44-year-old Melissa Parrett were killed. Florence police say Garvey drove away from the scene as officers […]
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Police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Fort Thomas
Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred late Friday in Fort Thomas, the Fort Thomas Police Department said. Police said officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence on Shawnee Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Friday. When they arrived, officers found two men with apparent gunshot wounds. One of the men […]
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Domestic violence report: 9% of perpetrators are teens
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. Most perpetrators and victims of domestic violence in Kentucky are between the ages of 25 and 39, the annual Domestic […]
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Police locate Ohio man suspected to be in NKY
A man the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was asking the public’s help finding Thursday has been located. The 50-year-old man, from Newtown, had last been seen on June 27.
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Ludlow Police seek missing man
Ludlow Police are seeking a missing 31-year-old man, Anthony D. Warren, who was last seen on Tuesday, July 1, according to an announcement from the department. Warren is a white man who stands at 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds and has green eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue and […]