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Husband lets wife's body decay in NKY apartment

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Tyler Hern waited to contact authorities after the death of his wife, 37-year-old Laura Hern, and lived in the home with her body for roughly a week, according to investigators.

Campbell County Commonwealth's Attorney Michael Zimmerman said the woman's body was "severely decomposed" at an apartment building in Highland Heights by the time authorities found out.
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Republicans blocking vote Massie needs to reveal Epstein files

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Congressman Massie's quest to expose the Epstein files is on hold because Republicans are doing everything they can to stop that from happening.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is stalling the swearing-in of newly elected Adelita Grijalva, who will represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District, because she will sign a petition forcing a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, givingf Massie enough votes.
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Kentucky woman throws fit after not getting sauce for free

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A Kentucky woman was arrested last week for going on a destructive and costly rampage inside a Little Caesars after learning she would be charged for extra sauce.

Breanna Haynes was arrested months after she damaged a Louisville Little Caesars location when she requested an extra packet of sauce for her order and was asked to pay for it, according to court documents obtained by WDRB.

Boone County commissioner faces backlash after hateful FB post

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A Boone County commissioner is under fire for controversial comments he made on Facebook following the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk.

During a meeting at Boone County Fiscal Court on Tuesday evening, dozens of residents packed into the room. Many were there to voice their displeasure over Hand's comments.

"I thought it was not real at first," said Boone County resident Carolyn Wolfe.
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Past times in Northern Kentucky

The day the Lookout House entertainment complex in Fort Wright caught fire, next to the Dixie Gardens Drive-In along I-75.

Someone started a grease fire by accident on a day in 1973 and that was the end of the Lookout House.

Sheriff Les K. Hill reports a fatal collision that occurred last night on I-275:
A 18-year-old from West Chester is dead following a motorcycle crash that shut down a highway in Northern Kentucky overnight.

Maxwell Trentman, 18, of West Chester, died at the scene of the wreck on westbound Interstate 275 near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport exit around 10:50 p.m.

Licking River Link:
KYTC is announcing a partnership to improve connectivity during construction of a bridge replacement project between Newport and Covington. The multi-stop shuttle service "Licking River Link" will begin operation, at no cost to riders, in January 2026.

Slide Repair on Madison Pike (KY 17) in Kenton County:
You may have noticed a single right lane closure on Madison Pike going northbound near Kyles Lane over the past two days. A crew is working on stabilizing a portion of road that has slipped. That lane closure will be in place 24/7 through Monday, Oct. 13.

Asking Ai: Is Covington booming or stuck in poverty?

Covington, Kentucky, is experiencing economic challenges, including a significant loss of IRS jobs and revenue, alongside efforts to stimulate economic growth and promote development.

In June 2025, the city confirmed the loss of 750 positions from the local IRS workforce, which was Covington's second-largest employer. This reduction is expected to result in a $1.5 million loss in city payroll tax revenue.

The city is facing financial challenges and considering how to deal with this budget shortfall.

Mayor Washington mentioned that "belt tightening" would be necessary but did not anticipate cuts to public safety services at this time

At the same time, Covington is promoting significant development projects, particularly the revitalization of the 23-acre former IRS site. This project envisions a mixed-use development with shops, restaurants, offices, mixed-use buildings, homes, apartments, and condos

While many programs are in place to help lower income areas, community members are concerned that the city's development will not benefit all residents equally.

During a June 2025 public hearing on federal grant spending, residents specifically asked the city to "get it right" by protecting and uplifting "legacy homeowners" and focusing on affordable housing.

The city's push for major development projects alongside budget shortfalls creates a tension between stimulating growth and ensuring existing, lower-income residents are not left behind.

Lower income areas of Covington receive help through federal, state, and local programs, alongside services from nonprofit organizations.

However, the city faces challenges in ensuring that development benefits all residents, particularly as it manages revenue loss from the departure of the IRS. Posted with the help of Google Ai for Northern Kentucky News

Fort Thomas audit uncovers accounting issues:
The city of Fort Thomas has written off $322,000 after an audit revealed years of accounting issues.

Seven-story development planned for Newport:
A seven-story mixed-use development (design below) is set to be built on Monmouth Street in Newport.

Covington forum addresses housing concerns:
Residents were able to share their housing concerns at a recent forum held in Covington.

Covington road conversion enters final phase:
The project to convert Scott and Greenup streets in Covington is entering its final stage.

Graeter's Skyline Spice ice cream returns:
The popular Skyline Spice flavor has returned to Graeter's Ice Cream.

NKY, Cincinnati repair shops partner for cancer awareness:
Local repair shops have teamed up for a cancer awareness campaign. Community and events

Bellevue seeks fall fest volunteers:
The city of Bellevue is looking for volunteers to help with its fall festival activities.

NKU Debuts Renovated Welcome Center: Northern Kentucky University unveiled its upgraded Welcome Center on September 18 after a 10-month, multi-million-dollar project. Renovations include enhancements to the University Center, Otto M. Budig Theater, lighting, and digital systems.

The ribbon-cutting event highlighted NKU's commitment to modernizing facilities for its 15,000+ students. NKU also kicked off the 2025-26 academic year with over 15,000 students returning to campus, celebrating milestones like the five-year anniversary of its Young Scholars Academy program, which helps local high schoolers earn college credits.

Lithium Battery Recycling Program Expands:
NKY residents can drop off used lithium batteries at several firehouses free of charge, through a program funded by Rumpke and the Cincinnati Recycling Hub. This aims to reduce fire risks from improper disposal.

Infrastructure and Traffic Rolling Roadblocks on I-71/75:
Starting today (September 30), the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is implementing evening/overnight rolling roadblocks on I-71/75 in Kenton County near the Brent Spence Bridge for repairs. Expect delays, use detours and plan ahead. Impacts continue into early October.

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Major national event reduced to local gig. What happened?

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America's River Roots is not happening as originally planned.

In September 2025, a month before the festival was scheduled to begin in Greater Cincinnati, organizers canceled all paid concerts featuring national headliners.

In a statement, the organizers cited a "changing entertainment landscape" for the decision, but did not elaborate further on what that meant.

Reports noted that tickets for the headliner shows were relatively expensive, and some social media speculation pointed to low ticket sales as a potential cause.

In addition, it was underpromoted, most people posting on social media said they were unaware there was such as event.

Despite the cancellation of its main musical acts, the America's River Roots festival is not called off entirely. It will be held from October 8 thru 12, 2025, on the Cincinnati, Newport, and Covington riverfronts.

Vague distinction: The festival was initially promoted with a heavy focus on its riverboat activities and free community events, while the paid concerts with national headliners were a separate component. This created confusion among potential attendees who were under the impression that the national acts would be part of the free programming.

Despite a goal to attract hundreds of thousands of people, reports from mid-September 2025 indicated the festival was underpromoted, particularly concerning the paid music lineup.

For example, this NKY News Network, largest news source for Northern Kentucky, hasn't received a single press release. So it was never promoted.

And doesn't look like it participates much on social media.

The sudden nature of the cancellation, along with the organizers' minimal explanation, likely hurt public perception.

By stating the decision was made in a "changing entertainment landscape" without elaborating, organizers left room for speculation and negative commentary.

The last-minute announcement contradicted a more positive statement issued just a week prior by festival organizers. In that update, they stated that prep was "moving along full steam ahead," adding to the shock and confusion when the headliners were abruptly canceled.

Still, the event will go on, not as a national event to kick off America's 250th birthday but as a local gig similar to Taste of Cincinnati and Oktoberfest.
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Here's the timeline for changing leaves this autumn

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It's influenced by weather conditions like temperature and rainfall.

Based on 2025 predictions from sources such as The Old Farmer's Almanac, minimal color changes often begin in late September to early October, around September 25 to October 7, particularly in higher elevations or northern suburbs, where you might see scattered yellows and oranges in places like wooded parks.

By mid-October, roughly October 8 to 21, the region transitions to partial or near-peak color, with 50 to 75 percent of leaves showcasing vibrant reds, golds, and purples, especially in spots like Ault Park or along the Ohio River Valley.

The peak color window typically arrives in late October, around October 22 to 31, offering a stunning display for Halloween weekend outings, with northern Indiana and Kentucky areas possibly peaking slightly earlier.

By early November, from about November 1 to 10, colors begin to fade, with many leaves dropping and southern parts of the region holding onto hues the longest before turning mostly brown.

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