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Restaurants say prices will go up 30 percent soon

Coffee, burgers, and burritos are getting pricier as restaurants pass rising costs on to diners

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The National Restaurant Association estimates that to maintain a modest 5% profit margin, the average restaurant would need to raise prices by 30.3 percent, a move many owners fear would scare customers away.

That's bad news for diners, who're already facing increased costs for favorites including burgers, burritos, and coffee.

The price hikes are tied to President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff strategy.

Trump endorses Massie challenger not yet in the primary race

The president gave his support to Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein

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President Donald Trump has endorsed a primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie. Now he just needs Ed Gallrein to get into the race

Trump gave Gallrein his full-throated support in a Truth Social post Friday evening, applauding the former Navy SEAL for his service.

Massie, in response to Trump's endorsement, called Gallrein a "failed candidate and establishment hack."

Bad run-in with Covington Police
on I-75

A Covington officer was injured

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A Covington officer was injured when his cruiser blocking traffic on I75/71 near the 191 mile marker was struck from behind. He was treated and released. The other driver is stable.

Lots of guilty pleas and sentencings this week in Kenton County

Listings include photos

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Lots of guilty pleas and sentencings this week in Kenton County. Click at link to see the list.

Kroger dropping home deliveries in parts of NKY

Kentucky customers who paid for Kroger's annual Boost membership say they've been suddenly cut off

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Rural Kentucky customers who paid for Kroger's annual Boost membership say they've been suddenly cut off from grocery delivery service with no warning or explanation from the company.

Chrissy Bezold lives on the outskirts of Pendleton County, where the nearest Kroger requires a 40-mile round trip. She came to depend on Kroger's delivery service for her grocery needs.

"Everything was going great. Was getting regular deliveries at least once every few weeks," Bezold said.

Covington has been sued 14 times since 2021. One officer named in half

Covington Police Department is facing its 14th federal lawsuit since 2021

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The Covington Police Department is facing its 14th federal lawsuit since 2021, accusing the city of negligent hiring and failing to properly train and supervise officers.

Seven of the lawsuits have named Officer Doug Ullrich as a defendant, accusing him of using excessive force, making unreasonable searches and false arrest.

Trump wants 'lazy' Massie gone. Congressman just broke a record

Massie raised nearly $768,000 from July to September

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Greater Cincinnati) just posted the best fundraising quarter of his career, despite threats from President Donald Trump and a MAGA super PAC hoping to derail his 2026 reelection bid.

Massie raised nearly $768,000 from July to September, according to a filing with the Federal Election Commission released Wednesday and reported by POLITICO. Between April and June, he had received around $584,000 in donations.

Amazon expands Kentucky workforce with 3,000 new jobs ahead of holiday season. There are just over 70 days before Christmas and companies are preparing for the onslaught of mobile shopping. Amazon announced it is hiring 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees nationwide for the season. They will be hiring 3,000 in Kentucky.

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables. The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain's new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging.

Covington schools says it is now getting threats because of 'beating' video

Covington schools says it is now getting threats because of 'beating' video

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Covington Independent Schools has responded with regard to an unverified 'beating' video that is circulating on social media, first and only reported by NKY News Network this morning. Its response:

"Covington Independent Public Schools is aware of the unauthenticated video, which appears to have been taken by individuals on school-owned property who were not authorized to be there.

It is the district's understanding that this video depicts events that occurred on or about Sunday, August 31, 2025.

None of the images depicted in the video occurred during a school-sponsored event or during school hours.

Please note, not all individuals shown on the video are students of Covington Schools. Last month, when this event was brought to the administration's attention, Covington Schools conducted an internal investigation and followed the processes and procedures housed in our Student Code of Conduct, including but not limited to notifying law enforcement and initiating student disciplinary actions.

While this video is not new information, the circulation of the video has gone viral on social media and now has interrupted regular school operations, as there have been unwarranted threats of violence directed at the school, staff and students.

Covington Schools asks that members of the public please respect the privacy of our students and staff, and refrain from causing further disruption to the educational environment.

Lastly, and perhaps most important -- any threats will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency for further action."

Video of teen gang 'beating' two girls at Holmes gains massive online audience

Video shows girls being beaten by gang at Holmes. Probably fake

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On September 5, 2025, an unverified video recorded after hours at Holmes High School in Covington, Kentucky, shows five to six male freshmen surrounding and and beating two white female students, urging them to shout phrases like 'LT9' and profanities while filming their distress.

The footage, initially shared on Threads and resurfaced on X in October, has garnered over 3 milion views (and growing) amid online outrage, with no statements or actions from Covington Independent Public Schools or local police.

However, we believe it was kids acting, and therefore a fake. Here's why: The high school was called "Holmes and Woodland High School, Covington KY". The girls "under attack" had a very clear chance to run away but voluntarily stayed at the scene. No action has been taken by Holmes nor the police.

Online views of the video are rapidly growing.

On Monday, October 13, 2025, at approximately 9:54 a.m., officers from the Taylor Mill Police Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Taylor Mill Road near Red Bud Drive. The crash involved a dump truck and a pickup truck. Upon arrival, officers found the driver of the pickup truck unresponsive.

The driver of the 2020 Ford Ranger, Jeffrey M. Smith, age 66, of Taylor Mill, was transported by the Fort Wright Fire Department to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, where he was pronounced deceased.

The driver of the 2001 International dump truck, Russell J. Warren, age 18, of Hamilton, Ohio, was also transported to the hospital for minor injuries and has since been released. The dump truck, operated by Smith Corp., Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, was carrying a load of sand at the time of the collision.

NKY woman was in court following anniversary of cooking mother

The woman accused of killing her mother and cooking her remains

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The Kentucky woman accused of killing her mother and cooking her remains in a pot is due back in a Robertson County courtroom on Monday.

Between Oct. 8 and 9, 2024, Torilena Fields, 33, allegedly killed her mother, Trudy, before treating her corpse "in a way that would outrage ordinary family sensibilities," according to a grand jury indictment.

She was arrested by Kentucky State Police troopers on Oct. 14 and charged with murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and torture of a dog, as well as being indicted for obstructing government operations by allegedly threatening to use force against first responders.

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