NORTHERN KENTUCKY NEWS | NewsNKY.com NOTE: Headlines are deleted after two days Northern Kentucky FB > | BLOTTER > OLD PHOTOS > | NKY FOOD > | TOP HEADLINE Covington police involved in shooting near downtown hotel GO TO > BACKGROUND A Covington police were involved in a shooting Friday afternoon. Police said there was an officer involved shooting in the 600 block of Madison Avenue, a popular area that includes Hotel Covington, multiple restaurants and shops. Former Fort Mitchell student sentenced for racist assault requesting early release GO TO > BACKGROUND A A former University of Kentucky student who was sentenced to 12 months behind bars for a campus assault is now requesting early release. A judge sentenced Sophia Rosing in October after she pled guilty in the case. The filing argues Rosing does not pose a threat to public safety and that she is dedicated to bettering herself. WNOP-AM wanted a TV station for Northern Kentucky. It almost happened. GO TO > BACKGROUND Despite its relatively weak signal (not to mention almost bumping right into AM powerhouse WLW), WNOP had a core audience of loyal listeners during the years when its musical programming was mostly jazz. Its studios were on Monmouth St., in Newport. From there they moved to the "Jazz Ark" floating studios on the Ohio River (photo). But WNOP wanted more. On July 9, 1953, Tri-City Broadcasting Company, owner of WNOP (740 AM) in Newport, filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a construction permit to build a television station on channel 74, which had been assigned to Newport. Jim Lang, the former Campbell County sheriff that controlled Tri-City, envisioned the studios being adjoined by an amusement complex, complete with glass-enclosed restaurant, indoor ice rink, and outdoor swimming pool. With Lang noting the tribulations of other UHF television stations around the country, however, Tri-City opted not to build its station right away. That March, Tri-City sold the WNOP-TV permit to Daniel H. Overmyer, who wanted the station based in Cincinnati. Civic leaders in Newport objected, to no avail, to the idea of the station leaving Northern Kentucky. Today, it is known as WXIX in Cincinnati. Motorcyclist dies in Florence crash GO TO > BACKGROUND A 19-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash in Florence on Wednesday. According to police, it happened on Heights Boulevard near Costco at about 3:34 p.m At 8:06 am, Thursday, the deceased has not been indentified. One arrested after Northern Kentucky SWAT action GO TO > SWAT FACEBOOK An argument among roommates led to a shot being fired and ended with a SWAT situation. Police were called to an apartment on Orchard Street in Newport at about 11:15 Tuesday night. Police believe Jeffrey Lane fired the shot during an altercation. No one was hurt. River Metals ending operations in Newport, relocating to Cincinnati GO TO > BACKGROUND As part of a lengthy court battle, River Metals Recycling is soon expected to end its metal shredding operations in Newport where residents have long complained of loud explosions coming from the company's facility. Campbell County District Judge Cameron Blau signed an order last week stating River Metals must end regular shredding at its Licking Pike plant by March 31. The company expects to cease shredding in Newport and transition those operations to a new facility in Cincinnati before the March deadline. Third upscale gas station chain to enter the area GO TO > BACKGROUND Not just Wawa and Sheetz entering the Greater Cincinnati market. RaceTrac is coming, too. RaceTrac is an American corporation that operates a chain of gasoline service stations, mostly across the southern United States. In 2023, the upscale gas station chain announced plans to enter the Ohio market and have been building locations ever since. They're getting closer to Greater Cincinnati. (And don't worry Northern Kentucky, you're included. It already has places in the state.) Currently, a location is being built in Beavercreek which is southeast of Dayton OH. Most RaceTrac locations feature 20 to 24 fueling positions and a 5000+ square foot convenience store offering more than 4,000 items. In January 2012, RaceTrac introduced its new 6,000 square foot store design, which features Swirl World frozen yogurt, free Wi-Fi internet and indoor and outdoor seating. Breakfast items like sausage and egg biscuits, high quality pizza baked fresh in-store, sandwiches and salads. No specific locations have been announced for the area, but it will be here soon. Big Boy brand wants to reopen 28 Frisch's locations; tartar sauce available if asked GO TO > BACKGROUND An article in the Friday edition of Enquirer says Michigan-based Big Boy wants to reopen 28 former Frisch's locations and more later. Click to go to top of page Click to go to top of page 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. Joe Burrow | Larry Flynt | Winter Storm Warning | Tom Cruise | indexfeb18-2022 | Amazon Air | Shannon Gilday