This story has been updated with the identity of the woman killed in the crash. One driver is dead and two children are injured after a crash in Walton on Wednesday morning. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said that it happened at around 7:20 a.m. on the 700 block of Richwood Road. A 2003 Chevrolet […]
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UC Health Air Care Opens NKY Base in Walton
UC Health Air Care now has a helicopter base in Walton. The site will be staffed around the clock, just as Air Care’s other bases in Hamilton and Mt. Orab, Oh. “We are proud to expand access through our new base in Walton, which will allow our medical helicopters and highly-trained flight crews to serve […]
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Walton Man Gets 22 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution
A Walton man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Garret Gadd, 45, received his sentence this week from U.S. District Judge David Bunning in Covington. Gadd pleaded guilty in February to conspiring with others to distribute more than 150 grams of crystal meth. He had prior felony […]
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3 NKY Businesses Honored for Workplace Safety
The largest annual gathering of workplace safety professionals from companies all across Kentucky gathered in Bowling Green for the 34th Governor’s Annual Safety and Health Conference. Representatives from 45 companies who earned the prestigious Governor’s Safety and Health Award during the last year were in attendance to help celebrate Kentucky’s all-time low Injury and Illness […]
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The Peach Truck to Make Summer Stops in Covington, Walton
The Peach Truck is gearing up for another summer tour and this year, the sweet, juicy peaches can be bought in Walton and Covington. The truck always draws a crowd as it travels through Tennessee (where it’s based in Nashville), Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and for the first time, Michigan. Peaches are available by the […]
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Two from Northern Kentucky Appointed by Governor to Boards
Two Northern Kentucky residents received appointments to state boards from Governor Matt Bevin. Sandra Lynn, of Independence, was appointed to the Kentucky Child Care Advisory Council. She is an early childhood education specialist and currently serves as the team lead for 4C for Children. Lynn will represent the private sector on the board and serve […]
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Sheriff’s Deputies Will Be Permanent in Boone, Walton Schools
The deputies added to elementary schools within the Boone County and Walton-Verona school districts will be permanent. The districts, the sheriff’s office, and the fiscal court all made the announcement on Tuesday and will host a news conference at a later date. The deputies were added by Sheriff Michael Helmig following the school […]
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Walton-Verona Student Arrested for Alleged Threats at School
A Walton teen is charged with causing alarm at Walton-Verona High School. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday that the teen was charged on Sunday for remarks he made on Friday, leading other students to fear for their safety. The 16-year old junior faces a charge of second degree terroristic threatening after he allegedly […]
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Truck, Buses Collide Closing I-71 Near Walton Split
A semi-truck and two charter buses crashed early Thursday morning, closing Interstate 71 between Verona and Walton near I-75, according to media reports. WKRC’s Perry Schaible tweeted that eight bus passengers complained of minor injuries. Some walked off the bus while others were taken by stretcher. 71 NB is closed past Verona for an ax […]
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Local Students Win Honors for KYTC Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest
Students from Williamstown Independent and Walton-Verona Schools, as well as one from a private school in Boone County, are among this year’s winners of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2017 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest. “The winning pieces capture the beauty of Kentucky, show the remarkable talent of our students and communicate the importance of a clean environment […]
