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NKY family forced to live without heat after previous tenants stole electricity

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Tarter said Duke immediately came out to see if someone had in fact been stealing electricity, and when they arrived, they disconnected the home because it was unsafe, which was confirmed by electrician Caleb Parson.

"They got wires stripped out too far; the ground's almost touching hots," Parson said. "That's a good cause for things to blow up and catch on fire."

Non-profit in court, trying to stop construction of Brent Spence companion bridge

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The Devou Good Foundation (also referred to as the Devou Good Project) is actively attempting to halt or significantly delay the I-75 Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project through legal and regulatory challenges.

The foundation's efforts include:

Federal Lawsuit: In October 2024, the foundation, as part of the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for Transit and Sustainable Development, filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation and state agencies. The suit seeks an injunction to bar any work on the project until a more rigorous Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is completed.

Environmental Concerns: The group alleges the project violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by failing to adequately study impacts on air and noise pollution, climate change, and endangered species habitats.

Civil Rights Claims: The foundation has filed complaints with the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Civil Rights, arguing the project disproportionately harms minority communities in the West End of Cincinnati that were already damaged by previous highway construction.

Regulatory Petitions: Most recently, in January 2025, the foundation-backed coalition petitioned the Ohio EPA to deny a Water Quality Certification for the bridge, citing potential degradation of the Ohio River.

Project Status as of January 2026:
Despite these efforts, the project is advancing. As of January 20, 2026, design work is approximately 60% complete, and major construction work, including the first visible pylon construction in the Ohio River, is scheduled to begin in early 2026.

Covington acquires former site of Duro Bag factory on Madison Avenue

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The former manufacturing facility was founded by David Shor in 1953. At the height of its operation, it was the world's largest paper bag manufacturer with more than 2,500 employees.

The business was bought out in 2014 and slowly ceased operations at the site.

'Severe' Northern Lights storm seen Monday night

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This is one of those nights where space weather, the lunar cycle and winter darkness conspire to create something extraordinary.

The northern lights are expected overnight Monday, Jan. 19, into early Tuesday, Jan. 20, as Earth is impacted by a powerful geomagnetic storm.

If the storm reaches G3 strength or higher, sighting could stretch to our area.

Missing Covington man found dead

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Joshua McDowell, 22, was tragically found deceased this morning in a wooded area near the Monte Casino neighborhood.

Environmental group sues federal wildlife agency to protect 'Appalachian salamander'

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The center stated in a press release there were only a few hundred of the salamanders remaining, endemic to Appalachian states including Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee and Virginia.

The lawsuit asks for a judge to force the agency to make a decision on whether listing the salamander under the Endangered Species Act is warranted.

Another Ohio River interstate bridge to charge tolls

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The state took a key step Wednesday building the new Interstate 69 bridge over the Ohio River, approving an interlocal agreement to establish a tolling body that will set rates and policies for the $933 million project connecting Henderson, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana.

Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., had advocated for constructing the bridge without tolls, but the Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation requiring tolling as part of the funding package.

Licking River bridge closure causes major traffic headaches; no way to fix it

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Residents and commuters in Covington and Newport are grappling with significant traffic disruptions following the closure of the Licking River Bridge.

Covington Mayor Ron Washington acknowledged the residents' frustrations. He says the city will look at everything it can do to alleviate traffice backups if they continue.

2 dead, 3 injured in Grant County highway crash

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On January 14, at 11:14 a.m., Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 6 received a call regarding a two-vehicle collision at 2935 Taft Highway in Grant County.

It was determined through the investigation that a 81-year-old female driver of a 2024 Toyota Rav 4 crossed left of center and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado head-on.

The 81-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Grant County Coroner.

Kentucky man tries to steal doughnuts by posing as police officer

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A man was arrested for trying to steal coffee and doughnuts by posing as a police officer.

According to an arrest citation from Louisville Metro police, James Sullivan entered the Thornton's on Cane Run Road Dec. 1 and grabbed several items, including doughnuts and coffee from a machine. He flashed a silver badge "resembling a police badge" on his hip before exiting the store without paying.

The value of the items taken was estimated to be less than $10.

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