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Covington District goes virtual after elementary school roof collapse

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Heavy machinery leveled much of Latonia Elementary School's gym Tuesday after a portion of the building's roof collapsed New Year's Eve.

The demolition came a day before the entire district entered virtual learning to give district officials time to determine when the elementary students can return to Latonia or find an alternative location for classes, according to superintendent Alvin Garrison.

A year later, NKY is still waiting for its first marijuana dispensary

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The slow rollout of medical marijuana products is being felt in Northern Kentucky as well.

Bluegrass Cannacare, a dispensary in Florence Y'all, was originally eyeing a Nov. 2025 opening date, but as of January, an official opening date has not yet been set.

Last year, Bluegrass Cannacare's general manager told WVXU supplies are limited due to Kentucky's small number of cannabis cultivators and processors, making it difficult to determine when the dispensary can be stocked and open to patients.

Northern Kentucky inmate prime suspect in murder of another at jail

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An investigation is underway after a death was reported at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). A preliminary investigation found that the man had been assaulted by John D. Thomas, 32, of Burlington, KY. Criminal charges have not been filed yet, KSP said.

Bless Your Heart! 7 Hilariously Misused Southern Sayings

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Is it a compliment? An insult? Just pure confusion? Expressions that seem to defy explanation happen to be our favorite kind, and the meanings are often just inherently known by those who grew up hearing it.

U.S. Special Ops built replica of Maduro's compound in Kentucky to train Delta Force commandos

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The United States had a replica of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's compound located in Kentucky, according to the New York Times.

The New York Times published an article on Saturday, breaking down the United States "virtually flawless" operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Latonia school to stay closed after ceiling partial collapses, wall weakened

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Superintendent Alvin Garrison announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, students will not return to Latonia Elementary School as scheduled next week, following a structural incident during winter break.

Speculation says the weight of solar panels on the roof may have caused the damage.

Customers turn on Publix after huge price increases

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A photo of the package showed the meat priced at a jaw-dropping $61.49, or $49.99 per pound. 'This is criminal,' the customer wrote.

They continued: 'Not only is this meat mediocre, it's ridiculously priced. What the hell, Publix?!

Licking River Bridge closing in a few days until new one opens in 2028

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Closure expected the week of January 12, 2026. A specific date/time ahead of the closure.

The bridge will be closed to all road users (vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists) through Summer 2028.

Vehicle traffic can detour using the Girl Scout Bridge between Covington and Newport, the Brent Spence Bridge, Clay Wade Bailey Bridge or the Taylor Southgate Bridge.

New study reveals alarming trend unfolding at grocery stores

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It found that "over 80 percent [of respondents] said food costs more, and 55 percent of families said it's harder to afford the amount and quality of food they need."

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

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Some families grapple with insurance costs that are doubling, tripling or more. On average, the more than 20 million subsidized enrollees in the Affordable Care Act program are seeing their premium costs rise by 114% in 2026.

Last year, after Republicans cut more than 1 trillion dollars in federal health care and food assistance with Trump's big tax and spending cuts bill, Democrats repeatedly called for the subsidies to be extended.

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