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Body found inside overturned vehicle in Campbell County creek

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The Campbell County Police Department announced the discovery of a missing person at 9 a.m. on February 21 in a press release.

The department said that the individual was reported missing at 8 p.m. on February 20 after authorities received an iPhone crash detection alert in the area of 8 Mile Road near the Ohio River in the area of Melbourne, Kentucky.

NKU to get rid of stray cats on campus; students against it

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The stray cats living at Landrum on the NKU campus are to be removed due to health and safety concerns, according to university officials. Maintenance crew and staff members who have been caring for them were allegedly given until Feb. 27 before local animal shelters are called in.

This has prompted a response from the NKU community, where an online petition was created to keep the cats on campus. Organized by anthropology student Natalie Brown, the petition cites the "unethical and incredibly harmful" consequences of removing a cat colony.

Fourth Street Bridge will be blown up on March 2

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Newport's Riverboat Row will close the night before the demolition. At 9:40 a.m. that Monday morning, Covington and Newport police will close roads within a 1,000-foot safety perimeter. Officials also will conduct a pedestrian sweep to make sure no one is in the zone.

KYTC says homeowners who live within the secure zone will be allowed to stay indoors during the operation.

Wawa store will open this Tuesday in Hebron

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A new Wawa is preparing to open on Water Tower Drive, marking the company’s first store in Northern Kentucky. The grand opening is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 8 a.m. in Hebron.

Major water main break shuts down NKY street; road heavily damaged

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A serious water main break shut down York Street in Newport after a 16 inch pipe burst around 4 p.m. on Thursday. The break sent water pouring down the road near Ninth Street.

Just released: Lastest guilty pleas and sentences in Kenton County

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Just released on Friday, February 20. Lastest guilty pleas and sentences in Kenton County

EPA facility in Northern Kentucky remains operational, a year after DOGE targeted it

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An Environmental Protection Agency facility in Northern Kentucky remains fully operational, despite the Department of Government Efficiency planning to end its lease a year ago.

The 20,000-square foot building in Erlanger contains a stockpile of emergency response equipment for the EPA to use during train derailments, natural disasters and oil spills.

Trash thrown out of
vehicles is 'truly remarkable'

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"The current warm and dry weather makes it an opportune time to pick up a considerable amount of trash from our roadways, and the volume collected daily by our crews is truly remarkable," says the Boone County Jail.

Fancy restaurant to open in Independence, sister of historic Merrick Inn

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The Royal Kentuckian is an 8 million dollar upscale restaurant currently under construction in Independence, Kentucky, with a planned opening in March 2026.

It is designed as a "big sister" to the historic Merrick Inn in Lexington and will be the "crown jewel" of the 54 million dollar Downs of Nicholson development.

While fancy, the building is modeled after a classic Bluegrass horse farm, specifically the iconic Manchester Barn at Calumet Farm in Lexington.

The interior will feature a floor to ceiling fireplace and a copper cupola. It will also include three bars and multiple private party rooms.

The menu is based on the Merrick Inn's offerings, featuring signature items such as fried chicken served with corn pudding and warm rolls, bacon-wrapped shrimp, and the Kentucky Hot Brown.

The Royal Kentuckian is located at 2050 Katie Lane in Independence, at the intersection of State Routes 16 and 17. It may open in March.

Cincinnati's hockey team changing its name to 'Three Ways', but just for one game

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Cincinnati's hockey team changing its name to 'Three Ways', but just for one game.

The ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones are rebranding as the "Cincinnati 3-Ways" for a special game on February 28, 2026, against the Kalamazoo Wings.

This promotion honors the iconic Skyline Chili dish, spaghetti, chili, and cheese, with unique jerseys, merchandise, and a themed night at the Heritage Bank Center.

The team will wear specially designed jerseys to look like a "3-Way" from Skyline Chili. This event is part of a series of unique promotional, themed nights for the minor league hockey team.

Daylight Saving Time:
Turn your clocks ahead
earlier this year

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There's less one month before millions of Americans gain more of that precious daylight. Although it's still a couple weeks away, it's time to prepare for Daylight Saving Time.

This year's spring DST will take place at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. At that time, clocks will "spring forward" an hour giving most people in the U.S. an extra hour of sunlight in the evening.

Kentucky backs off 'road diet' for part of Dixie Highway

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UPDATE: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is backing off the lane reductions, at least for now.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is proposing a "road diet" for a 1.5-mile stretch of Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) that would reduce the roadway from four lanes to two (one in each direction).

KYTC states the reconfiguration is intended to slow traffic, particularly by managing unrestricted crossings and mid-block turns.

That's being tried with Glenway Avenue in Cincinnati, and it's a mess.

Critics of the Erlanger plan are pointing to exactly what's happening to Price Hill's Glenway Avenue. Frustrating bottlenecks, increased road rage, and cars cutting through residential side streets to avoid the crawl.

In late 2025, the Cincinnati added 3-inch-tall asphalt "center turn lane bumps" to stop drivers from using the turn lane to speed past traffic.

Drivers who use Glenway Avenue report that the bumper-to-bumper traffic has added significant time to commutes, especially during peak hours.

The reduction in lanes led some drivers to race down the center turn lane to skip the queue, which necessitated the installation of the new lane bumps.

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