Northern Kentucky News | Largest news source in NKY, updated daily

NORTHERN KENTUCKY NEWS | NewsNKY.com

NOTE: Headlines are deleted after two days

Northern Kentucky FB > |
OLD PHOTOS > | NKY ROADWORK >

TOP HEADLINE
Man shot near Latonia Terrace

GO TO > BACKGROUND
Covington Police Patrol units, Detectives, and the Evidence Collection Unit are actively investigating a shooting that occurred at Barb Cook Park near the intersection of Ashland Avenue and Madison Avenue.

Just after 6:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Madison and Indiana Avenue after receiving a report of a man saying he had been shot. Officers located the victim on Madison Avenue and immediately secured the scene.

The man was transported by ambulance to UC Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

No arrests at the time of this post. Investigators believe this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Driver flown to hospital after crash into Northern Kentucky creek

GO TO > BACKGROUND
A driver is expected to recover after flipping a vehicle into a creek in Burlington Thursday.

Burlington's Fire Protection District and Boone County deputies were called to Gunpowder Creek at the Camp Ernst Bridge for an overturned car in the water.

Historic Newport venue, cornerstone of local music scene hits market

GO TO > BACKGROUND
Originally built by Richard Southgate, a Kentucky state representative and one of Newport's founders, the mansion is believed to have been constructed in part by British prisoners captured during the War of 1812. Historical accounts say Abraham Lincoln visited the house in 1855, years before becoming president.

The building later became known as the Southgate House and has operated as a music venue since 1976. Over the decades, it has hosted a wide range of national and local acts across multiple genres.

Paste Magazine named it one of the top 40 music venues in the country in 2007.

Latonia Elementary School will reopen on Tuesday, January 13

GO TO > BACKGROUND
Superintendent Alvin Garrison announced today that Latonia Elementary students will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 13, at their current school. All Covington students, with the exception of those attending Latonia Elementary, will return to in person instruction on Monday, January 12.

SSRG (Structural Systems Repair Group) and Advantage Structural Engineers are nearing completion of emergency stabilization and controlled demolition at Latonia Elementary School following the New Year's Eve roof collapse in the gym.

Under Advantage’s direction, SSRG mobilized within hours, on a holiday weekend, to assess conditions, stabilize the structure, and ensure the school could safely reopen.

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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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

GO TO > BACKGROUND
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.

NORTHERN KENTUCKY NEWS, also known as NewsNKY and NKY News Network, is the largest news source in Northern Kentucky based on the number of subscribers on social media, totally 164,000 as of late 2025.

As of late 2025, covering Kenton County, Campbell County, Boone County, Grant County and sometimes other nearly counties, and takes an interest in Cincinnati because the NKY is part of Greater Cincinnati. Northern Kentucky News is updated daily, unfiltered.

NewsNKY or Northern Kentucky News or NKY News Network is decentralized, with less emphasis on the landing page and more emphasis on social media, following the current trends. It has numerous social media pages for numerous communities in Northern Kentucky.