NORTHERN KENTUCKY NEWS | NewsNKY.com NOTE: Headlines are deleted after two days Northern Kentucky FB > | OLD PHOTOS > | NKY ROADWORK > TOP HEADLINE On-ramp from Turkeyfoot Road to 275 westbound reopened GO TO > BACKGROUND The exit on-ramp from Turkeyfoot Road to I-275 westbound has reopened. The off-ramp from 275 westbound to Dixie Hwy. reopened Friday afternoon. JULY 12, 2025 Burrow Has Opened Up About 'Uncomfortable' Aftermath Of The Robbery GO TO > BACKGROUND Reports initially stated that the home invasion was reported by a then-22-year-old "employee" of Joe's. Subsequent reporting named this woman as Olivia Ponton, who is a popular model and influencer. JULY 12, 2025 This Hyundai model is the most stolen car in Kentucky. Why it attracts car thieves GO TO > BACKGROUND Online publisher Visual Capitalist recently created a map showing what vehicles attract thieves the most. At the top of the list, the Hyundai Elantra was the most stolen vehicle with nearly 32,000 thefts in 21 U.S. states, including Kentucky. JULY 11, 2025 Big list of guilty pleas and sentencings this week GO TO > BACKGROUND Big list of guilty pleas and sentencings this week in Kenton County, at the link. JULY 11, 2025 Northern Kentucky's 'Wheelchair Waver' hospitalized after DUI crash GO TO > BACKGROUND A well-known Northern Kentucky man known as the "Wheelchair Waver" was hospitalized after an alleged DUI crash. Brad Fritz, affectionately known as the "Wheelchair Waver" on Facebook for his friendly waves to drivers along Turkeyfoot Road, is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck Tuesday night. JULY 10, 2025 Widow of murdered OTR gym owner slams Mayor's crime claims Sarah and Patrick Heringer GO TO > FACEBOOK Sarah Heringer cast doubt on the full accuracy of crime figures presented by the Cincinnati mayor and police chief on Wednesday, writing: "What we're watching now isn't leadership. It's crisis management posing as competence." "As someone living at the intersection of violent crime, public failure, and institutional silence," she wrote, "I no longer have the luxury of pretending this is acceptable. "This is what happens when public safety is reduced to a press release." Heringer slammed the mayor and police chief for hiding damning crime figures. "And all of this has occurred within the backdrop of what the Mayor and Police Chief described as a 'good week.'" Mayor Aftab Pureval used REPORTED crimes and did not note the US Department of Justice belief that 40 percent of crimes go unreported. Neither did the local TV stations. The murdered gym owner, Patrick Heringer, was raised in Campbell County. JULY 9, 2025 Justin Wietholter named new police chief in Covington GO TO > BACKGROUND After nearly three decades of service, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti is retiring, with Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter (right photo) named as his successor. JULY 9, 2025 Shooting investigation underway at DHL Hub at airport GO TO > BACKGROUND Multiple agencies are investigating after a shooting at a DHL facility in Erlanger, according to Boone County dispatchers. The Boone County Sheriff's Office, Florence police and CVG Airport police responded to the scene at 236 Wendel H Ford Boulevard before 11:00 Monday night. JULY 8, 2025 Three nearby cities are 'most boring'; never a dull moment in Cincy GO TO > BACKGROUND Two Kentucky cities, Lexington and Louisville, were recently named some of the most boring in the country. Columbus is in the top ten while Cincinnati must be exciting. It's not listed. JULY 8, 2025 Large brawl at Newport Levee caught on camera GO TO > VIDEO A large fight broke out over the weekend at Newport Levee, on Friday. Video is at the link. JULY 7, 2025 Good Samaritan killed helping driver of disabled vehicle on Big Mac bridge GO TO > BACKGROUND A man was killed Sunday on I-471 after stopping to help another driver. Antonio Conrad, 36, stopped to help a disabled driver on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge at 3:40 a.m. on Sunday. While pushing the disabled vehicle, another vehicle struck Conrad's, pushing it into him. Florence remembers victims one year after deadly birthday party shooting GO TO > BACKGROUND 20-year-old Shane Miller, 20-year-old Hayden Rybicki, 19-year-old Delaney Eary and 44-year-old Melissa Parrett were killed. Joe Burrow's mom tells story about his love for fashion GO TO > BACKGROUND Joe Burrow is starring in season two of Netflix's "Quarterback." The show will premiere on Tuesday, July 8. Burrow's mom Robin Burrow shared some insight about Joe's affinity for fashion during a sneak peak at the show. Fort Thomas police: 2 dead after domestic dispute GO TO > BACKGROUND On the night of July 4, Fort Thomas police responded to a domestic dispute, which escalated into an incident involving gunfire. Officers arrived at the scene on Shawnee Avenue around 11:30 p.m. after receiving reports of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, police discovered two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Displaced family continues to struggle 3 weeks after Newport fire GO TO > BACKGROUND Three weeks have passed since the Newport fire, which displaced several families, and one family continues to face difficulties. Maria Johnson and her four girls, all under the age of five, were left without a home after a fire ignited in the house next door on West 12th and Putnam streets on June 13. Three wounded in overnight shooting at the Banks GO TO > BACKGROUND Three people were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. One victim was confirmed to be a juvenile and was taken to Children's Hospital. Poll: NKY Republicans willing to dump Massie, if Trump wants them GO TO > BACKGROUND Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky risks losing his seat in Congress amid his battles with President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. Polling from Kaplan Strategies found that Massie was unpopular among Republican voters and would lose more support if Trump endorsed a primary opponent. Two fire departments in Northern Kentucky have merged GO TO > BACKGROUND Hebron Fire has officially merged with the Point Pleasant Fire Protection District. On Tuesday, a ceremony was held at the Point Pleasant Fire Station, which will now be known as Hebron Station 43. Elon Musk promises to back Massie; Trump vows to deport Musk GO TO > BACKGROUND Elon Musk has promised to donate to Rep. Thomas Massie's re-election campaign as the Greater Cincinnati Republican faces down the wrath of Donald Trump. The world's richest man responded with a simple "Me" on X after a user asked who else would support Massie's 2026 re-election bid, as Musk's feud with the president enters proxy war territory. History: Last time National Guard was called-up in Cincinnati GO TO > BACKGROUND The last time National Guard was called-up in Cincinnati was in 1968 following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. A mob smashed store windows and looted the stores or burned the merchandise. The Ohio National Guard was called to restore peace. This photo shows the Suspension Bridge patrolled by the National Guard. White House eyes Kentucky state senator for Massie challenge GO TO > BACKGROUND White House officials will host Kentucky state Sen. Aaron Reed of Shelby County in the coming weeks for a discussion about challenging GOP Rep. Thomas Massie in next year's Republican primary, according to two people granted anonymity to describe the private plans. Levi Strauss is permanently closing its distribution center in Hebron GO TO > BACKGROUND Levi Strauss is permanently closing its distribution center in Hebron, Kentucky, resulting in approximately 346 layoffs. The closure, announced via a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice, is expected to begin in August, according to The Business Journals. The facility is located at 3750 N. Bend Road in Hebron. HERE AND OVER THERE > 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. 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