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Charges dismissed against Roebling Bridge protester

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Kenton County Attorney's Office Chief Prosecutor Drew Harris told WVXU the charges against Babcock were dropped on the stipulation Babcock agreed officers had probable cause to arrest him.

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.

For the first time, free summer meals reach all 120 Kentucky counties

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New data from No Kid Hungry Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Education and Feeding Kentucky show that between May and Aug. 2025, almost 11 million free summer meals were served across the state. According to KDE, that's up 8.1 million from 2024 and 5.3 million from summer 2023.

DHL expands cargo flights from CVG to Belgium, and back

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Kalitta Air is further expanding its footprint at Brussels Airport, having resumed cargo operations between Brussels and CVG on behalf of DHL Express earlier this week.

Procter and Gamble to redo beautiful gardens in front of downtown headquarters

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The work will happen in phases beginning in early 2026 and will include updates to the Gardens outside the Towers and Central buildings as well as modifications to the driveway outside of the Central Building. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.

Fourth Street Bridge closure in NKY raises concerns for local businesses

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Rick Landrum, owner of Ron's Food Mart, expressed his concerns about the closure's effect on his business.

On the first day of the closure, he noted a significant drop in business, saying, "It's off, fuel is off on a Monday, it's 90 percent off, it's like a holiday."

Allegiant will take over some Amazon cargo operations at CVG

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Allegiant Air is merging with Sun Country Airlines (actually, Allegiant is buying Sun Country). What happens to Sun Country's expansion plans at CVG?

Allegiant Air is set to take over Amazon Air cargo operations through its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines.

As part of the merger, Allegiant will absorb Sun Country's existing cargo business, which primarily consists of a multi-year contract with Amazon Prime Air.

This marks Allegiant's first major entry into the dedicated cargo market, a move intended to diversify its revenue and offset the seasonality of its leisure-focused passenger business.

CVG is poised to become one of the most critical locations in Allegiant Air's entire network. The airport will serve a dual role as both a primary Amazon Air cargo hub and a major passenger base.

The steady revenue from Amazon cargo will help offset the fluctuations of the passenger travel market, making the CVG base a high-priority asset for the airline's long-term stability.

Jeff Ruby failed to
pay workers

Jeff Ruby lives in Northern Kentucky

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Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment is settling a class-action lawsuit from former employees who say they were not paid tips they earned, according to our media partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer.

The Cincinnati-based luxury restaurant group will pay $1.55 million toward a settlement fund available to more than 700 servers, bartenders and server assistants, according to a mid-December filing in federal court in Nashville.

Braxton Brewery no longer involved with Travis Kelce's Garage Beer

Jason and Travis Kelce

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As of late 2025/early 2026, Braxton Brewing Company has little to no direct involvement with Garage Beer. While Braxton originally created and launched the brand, it has since spun off into a separate company, and Braxton's ownership stake was recently bought out.

NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce are now significant owners and operators, along with brand marketer Andrew Sauer and investor Durational Capital Management.

Braxton Brewing previously held a minority ownership stake, but this was exited as part of a September 2025 investment deal.

Hotel Covington posted denial after rumor that ICE was there

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There was a rumor spreading on Saturday that ICE agents were staying overnight at Hotel Covington.

Which prompted the hotel to post a written denial. Hotel Covington wrote:
"We are not aware of any activity at Hotel Covington that would justify these statements. As always, we operate with a commitment to guest safety, professionalism, and respect for the broader community.

"We appreciate your trust and encourage anyone with direct questions to contact our leadership team."

The post on Facebook blocked comments.

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