NORTHERN KENTUCKY NEWS | NewsNKY.com NOTE: Headlines are deleted after two days Northern Kentucky FB > | OLD PHOTOS > | NKY ROADWORK > TOP HEADLINE Trump's tariffs killing KY bourbon industry GO TO > BACKGROUND President Donald Trump's global tariffs have been the final straw. The EU has announced retaliatory tariffs against US goods, including Kentucky bourbon and Californian wine, although implementation has been delayed for six months. Vintage, coffee and comfort: Cynthiana businesses prepare for fall visitors GO TO > BACKGROUND Dailey said Cynthiana is focusing on a 10-year plan to continue developing the city into a tourist and residential place to come back to. "We take care of our own here, and when you're here, you are our own," Dailey said. Especially during the festive season. As Northern Kentucky sees increase in suicides, one nonprofit is offering help GO TO > BACKGROUND After Northern Kentucky communities saw a rise in deaths by suicide, one nonprofit launched a crisis response program that hopes to save lives. "In all of our counties, the number of deaths by suicide are higher than what we've seen in the past," said Stephanie Vogel, director of population health for the Northern Kentucky Health Department. NFL Fans Immediately Cringe At Cris Collinsworth's Sunday Night Comment Cris Collinsworth made everyone watching "Sunday Night Football" cringe on Sunday evening. The Fort Thomas resident, who has been calling NBC's Game of the Week since 2009, is known for his expressions and sayings, often going viral on social media for things like "now here's a guy..." Sunday night, another saying from Collinsworth went viral, only this one had NFL fans immediately cringing. Collinsworth, 66, went viral for his phrase in regards to Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. NFL fans are cringing at him. >>> Road crews finally going to fix ditch near roadway in Kenton County Those who drive it, know. There's an awkward drain that sits low on Independence Road (KY 536) near Bristow. This maintenance project will replace that drainage system, relocate pipes and improve drainage/ditching to ultimately improve safety on this stretch of road. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16, crews will block a lane of traffic on KY 536 from east of Greenbrook Drive to north of the intersection of Shaw Road and the county-maintained portion of Independence Road. Temporary signals will be installed at each end of the work zone. Additionally, this work will require a full closure of Independence Road (KY 2045) at its intersection of Bristow Road. Residents living on Independence Road (KY 2045) will have access from Madison Pike (KY 17X). The temporary signals and the road closure will remain in place 24/7 until the project has been completed. >>> Fury as Bengals fail to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk despite other franchises honoring slain MAGA star The Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens did not pay tribute to Charlie Kirk before their NFL games on Sunday following his assassination in Utah this week. The New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys all halted proceedings before their respective kickoffs to remember the life of the 31-year-old MAGA star. But the Lions, Bengals and Ravens let the moment pass without reference to Kirk's shock killing. He was a huge football fan, particularly of college football's Oregon Ducks. >>> Kentucky governor has 'discussed' possibility of state police patrolling interstates Kentucky governor has 'discussed' possibility of state police patrolling the I-71 interstate. No word yet on the Northern Kentucky end. The idea is to free up more Louisville Metro Police officers to be out in the community, addressing violent crime. "Having the troopers there to kind of direct that, or at least prevent some of that, would be helpful," Carol Reeves said. "I don't want to see accidents, and I don't want to see people getting hurt trying to rush through traffic zones." The congestion on I-71 isn't going anywhere anytime soon as crews work to widen the ramps and add lanes near Louisville. Then and now: Gas station on Pike Street has been around There's been a gas station at the intersection of Pike and Main Streets in Covington for at least 80 years. In the 1940s, it was a Shell station. Today, a Marathon. Note the building being remodeled across the street in that old black and white photo. Still there today. Worth the Drive: Miffytown in Williamstown Williamstown, Kentucky, might be known for a few things, but you might not count the U.S. home of a sweet little bunny. Surprisingly enough, the town of roughly 4,000 people is the United States' only experience dedicated to Miffy, a Dutch storybook character. "Treats, toys and tulips" are just some of the things families can find at Miffytown, the immersive attraction for children and families in Grant County "It's really neat, the people are like why is this out here in the middle of nowhere?" Kearns said, "First, it's 'what is Miffy' and if they know her, they're like 'I can't believe this was just two hours from our house.'" This week's guilty pleas and sentencings in Kenton County This week's guilty pleas and sentencings in Kenton County, at this link. Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 6 Dry Ridge was requested by the Bracken County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 9, 2025, just before 6:00 p.m. (EDT) in Bracken County. Troopers and detectives arrived on the scene and initiated an investigation. A deputy was talking to Mr. Gillespie on the front porch of the residence when Mr. Gillespie ran inside the house. The deputy then proceeded to the back door, at which time Mr. Gillespie was exiting, and an altercation resulted in the deputy discharging his agency-issued weapon, striking Mr. Gillespie. Underpromoted event cancels starring entertainers after poor ticket sales While the America's River Roots Festival is not going anywhere, some major headliners are no longer heading to the river. According to a statement from the River Roots Festival, the decision comes amid "a changing entertainment landscape," to cancel the paid stage concerts. Among the expected headliners were Weezer, Maren Morris, Janelle Monáe, Mt. Joy and other bands. Unknown top company buying land in NKY; residents upset A secretive Fortune 100 company is reportedly purchasing around 5,000 acres of farmland in Mason County, Kentucky, for a $1 billion data center project. Local officials have not disclosed the company's identity, causing frustration among residents. The project has sparked debate due to its scale and lack of transparency. Since fall, at least seven landowners have been approached by county officials encouraging them to sell their property for an unspecified industrial development. The mystery deepened when residents discovered through public records that a new customer was requesting 2.2 gigawatts of power from East Kentucky Power Cooperative, nearly doubling the utility's annual generation capacity. After months of investigation, residents finally identified the project as a hyperscale data center. "Something this big shouldn't be kept quiet," said resident Max Moran. Farmers' Almanac has released 2025-2026 winter outlook. What it means for the area It's starting to feel like fall in Kentucky, and with colder weather, winter comes to mind. The Farmers' Almanac recently published its 2025-2026 winter weather forecast for the U.S., with "a season of dramatic swings and widespread wintry weather" expected in various regions. Doesn't look like Dolly's Burgers is doing so well Five months after launch, Dolly's restaurant chain struggles to fill the shoes of its Big Boy rival, Frisch's. Kentucky Governor Says Medical Marijuana Sales Should Start By The End Of This Year GO TO > BACKGROUND The governor said the dispensaries are now waiting on the cultivators and processors. "Some of the inspections that have to happen in dispensaries, they have to have product that's there," Beshear said. "So I do believe they'll be operating before the end of the year." Massie Exposes White House Threats Against Him Over Epstein Petition GO TO > BACKGROUND The Republican representative is facing pressure from Trump's White House over a discharge petition requiring the release of the Epstein files. KY nurse revives drunk raccoons found in dumpster with CPR GO TO > BACKGROUND One day last week, she and her coworkers noticed a panicked raccoon darting through the parking lot. Then, they heard a commotion from a nearby dumpster. "Our health department is right beside Kentucky Mist Moonshine, a distillery, and they had put some fermented peaches in their dumpster, and I guess the baby raccoons had gotten in the dumpster and they were stuck," Combs explained. Channel 12's news director quits. Remade department after mass exit GO TO > BACKGROUND The 10-year veteran at Channel 12 remade the Local 12 news staff after losing anchors Rob Braun and Cammy Dierking and his veteran reporting staff. By his count, WKRC-TV news director Tim Geraghty lost more than 500 years of television news experience during his tenure running the Local 12 newsroom. Avoid buying at Kroger deli counter, says popular food site GO TO > BACKGROUND Customers who want higher-quality meats and cheeses might want to steer clear of the deli counter at Kroger, says Mashed. The popular supermarket allegedly has one of the worst grocery chain delis, paling in comparison to the butcher displays at Publix. According to customers, Kroger's deli counter isn't managed the right way, and the products sold there are dull and tedious. NORTHERN KENTUCKY NEWS is updated daily with news, information and key events in area. Northern Kentucky or NKY (for short) is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Your input about NewsNKY.com is welcome. This site does not collect any data although advertisers may do so. Northern Kentucky. Northern Kentucky News. Northern Kentucky Headlines. NKY | NKY-one | Joe Burrow | Larry Flynt | Winter Storm Warning | Tom Cruise | indexfeb18-2022 | Amazon Air | Shannon Gilday