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Protesters gather outside Sen. McConnell’s home Saturday

A group of protesters gathered in response to comments made following the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

  Kentucky bars hoping to cash in on extra hour during late sports

FedEx to hire more than 900 seasonal workers in Cincinnati area

  KY Supreme Court hears arguments to decide legality of Beshear’s COVID-19 orders

  Covington Independent Schools seek mask donations

  Last call for KY bars, restaurants pushed back, Gov. Beshear announces

New system will help Ky. schools track COVID-19 cases, make information-based decisions

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Beshear announces over a million COVID-19 tests administered in Ky., 342 new cases Monday

Search is on for $100K Powerball ticket winner in NKY

Grayson Co. missing girls found safe, mother arrested in Tennessee

Breonna Taylor’s mother calls on Ky. AG Daniel Cameron to bring daughter’s death to justice

New outdoor dining option in Covington opens this weekend

  Thousands gather at ’rolling rally’ for President Trump

Grayson County deputies looking for 2 girls -- ages 8 and 5 -- abducted by non-custodial mother

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two missing children.

  Police identify suspect in ‘payback’ hit-skip against cyclist

Police say the cyclist will be able to walk again but will not have full use of his injured leg.

Erlanger-Elsmere Schools superintendent calls audible on fall sports decision

The superintendent said he changed his original decision after meeting with and talking to families and students.

  Rolling rally to support President Trump, police scheduled for Sat.

So far, more than 6,00 people have indicated they will attend on the event's Facebook page.

Judge Dawn Gentry appeals Judicial Conduct Commission decision to remove her from the bench

2020 Oktoberfest Newport canceled due to coronavirus

  High school football kicks off Friday in KY

  Beshear delivers special update on pandemic, reports 22 new deaths

Newport Independent Schools announce plans for in-person class, fall sports

  2nd arrest made in connection with Tinder robbery plot

Sept. 11 remembrance events planned across Tri-State

Tri-State groups and businesses have planned events to honor and remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Campbell County Public Library collecting mask donations for schools

All four branches ­are serving as drop-off locations until further notice.

Boone County residents can now get their REAL IDs

Proof-of-identity documents are required if you go.

  Thousands of meals delivered to Covington Independent School students

This is the first time Covington has tried this meal delivery system.

  Kentucky passes significant COVID-19 milestone with 16 newly reported deaths

“It ought to kick us all in the gut,” Gov. Beshear said Wednesday.

  Kentucky begins accepting applications to help renters, landlords

The Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund aims to keep renters in their homes and landlords paid across the commonwealth.

  Woman arrested after plotting to rob Tinder date, police say

The woman admitted to police she invited two people to her home in an attempt to rob the man she met on the dating app, police said.

  Police investigate double shooting in Covington

Police say they have identified a possible suspect.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Big Bat vandalized with red paint

Officials with the museum said security camera video captured the act.

Six months after first reported COVID-19 case in Ky., Beshear confirms 313 new cases Sunday

Six months ago, the first COVID-19 case was reported in Kentucky on March 6.

Motorcyclist in serious condition after crash in Elsmere

The Elsmere Police and the Kenton County Police Departments were on the scene Saturday of a serious car accident involving a motorcyclist.

  Black Lives Matter demonstrators march through Elsmere

Saturday afternoon Black Lives Matter demonstrators marched 2.7 miles through Elsmere.

  2020′s Kentucky Derby looks different than any before it

This year’s Kentucky Derby is unlike any ever seen before.

  ‘Get on the ground!’ Police release body cam, dashcam footage of fatal Newport crash

The chase ended in a crash that killed two people in Newport.

Fast Facts: The Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is known as the most exciting two minutes in sports. Two winners have come in under the two-minute mark, however.

Arrest warrant issued for driver same day as fatal Newport crash

Mason Meyer fled police in Northern Kentucky a week before the crash that left two people dead.

I-275 to shut down for at least an hour Friday night, police say

I-275 will be shut down Friday between Wilder and Taylor Mill.

Police: 1 killed in I-275 EB crash, highway back open

All lanes of I-275 reopened to traffic around noon.

  Get your flu shot, get it early: Physician shares flu shot advice

A St. Elizabeth Healthcare physician said people net to get the flu shot and get it early this year.

  Student athletes protest Erlanger-Elsmere decision to postpone sports

The district says it's an issue of safety, but the players still want to go ahead with their season.

Kentucky congressman praises teen charged in Kenosha shootings: ’He didn’t empty a magazine’

Asked what he thought of the video showing Jacob Blake being shot by police, Massie said he lacked awareness of the situation.

3rd highest day of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kentucky at 906

Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday reported 10 more deaths across Kentucky.

CVG announces new sustainable water options for travelers

These stations have both still and flavor water.

  Kenton County schools distributing thousands of meals to students

The district will provide five breakfast meals and five lunch meals at a time.

NB I-75 down to 1 lane in Grant County due to crash, fuel spill

The highway is expected to be closed until lunchtime, dispatchers confirm

Amazon opens new sort center in Erlanger

The facility has created over 1,000 jobs paying at least $15.00 per hour

  Construction begins on the next phase of Newport on the Levee’s redevelopment

GM Jim Otto describes the work on the development as a “radical surgery.”

18 COVID-related deaths, 816 new cases confirmed in Kentucky

Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the deaths in his daily media briefing, confirming 966 Kentuckians have died from complications due to COVID-19 since March.

Men identified after suspected murder-suicide in NKY

It's not clear yet what led up to the shooting, state police said.

  Newport teen says unknown man made sexual advances, tried to lure her into car

The man made "sexual advances" trying to get the teen into the car, according to her mother.

  Procession held in NKY for Navy sailor killed in crash

Petty Officer Brent Sturgeon died in San Diego at the end of August.

  Kentucky reports most COVID-19 deaths in months

Last week, Kentucky reported 38 COVID-19-related deaths in a three-day span.

’We ask you to join us’: UK men’s basketball team releases video in support of Black Lives Matter movement

The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team is asking for fan’s support in calling for an end to racial injustice and for change in systemic racism.

Help honor NKY Navy sailor killed in crash

The 30-year-old sailor graduated from Conner High School in 2008.

Beshear confirms 381 new cases of COVID-19 in Ky., 3 new deaths

Governor Beshear also announced new funding for the VINE system, providing automatic, potentially life-saving notifications to crime victims.

Pair arrested after deadly police chase indicted on federal drug, gun charges

The man and woman arrested after two bystanders were hit and killed during a July police chase have now been indicted on federal charges.

  NKY judge removed from bench, found guilty of misconduct

The order takes effect in 10 days unless an appeal is filed

  2 dead in suspected murder-suicide in NKY

It's not clear yet what led up to it

Crashes snarl I-75 in Kenton County

At least one injury was reported

Rand Paul blasts ’idiots’ who ’attacked’ him near White House

Sen. Rand Paul said he was “attacked by an angry mob” after leaving the White House following the Republican National Convention.

Kentucky soldier to be buried in hometown 70 years after death

Flags across Kentucky will be at half staff in honor of Army Cpl. Billie Joe Hash.

Thomas More University using larger spaces for classrooms

bout 90% of students are receiving some type of in-person learning this fall

  Suspects in deadly Newport police chase appear in court

The early August chase ended when the suspect's vehicle crashed into a restaurant's patio, killing two people.

More than 120 violations given to drivers during I-75 police watch

Speeding was the most common violation, according to officials.

  Ky. Board of Education schedules special meeting to discuss ‘alternative options’ for fall contact sports

The board reportedly has the power to reverse last week's decision by the Kentucky High School Athletics Association to allow fall sports.

  Mother claims man tried luring her son into woods

The mother said she is still not sure what the man’s intentions were with her son, but now she’s worried for all the children in the neighborhood.

  Sister of NKY woman found dead in ’16 starts YouTube channel to shine spotlight on case

Tara Turner's sister started a podcast and is writing a book about it, and now, she said she is creating her own video series on YouTube called “Something’s Wrong.”

  NKY woman part of MTV show arrested for internet crimes related to children, attorney says

A Commonwealth attorney says the charges related to internet crimes and children.

  Gov. Beshear implores Kentuckians to make good decisions when it comes to COVID-19

The governor says it’s up to Kentuckians to be strong and resilient during the pandemic.

  Nick Sandmann speaks at RNC on cancel culture, the ‘outraged mob’ and his smile in that photo

Sandmann spoke 20 months after videos surfaced of an incident involving him at the March for Life in Washington DC.

  Mask complaints flooding health department offices around Tri-State

Some counties are seeing more complaints than others.

  ‘This is not about politics:’ White House credits mask mandate for Kentucky’s case plateau

Gov. Beshear reported 688 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths Tuesday.

  NKY woman indicted with concealing death of newborn found in plastic bag

The baby’s cause of death has been ruled as undetermined.

  KHSAA plan for fall sports approved by Gov. Beshear

Despite voicing some concern, the governor said he will not overturn KHSAA's plan for fall sports.

Buckle Up For Life provides car seats, booster seats to families in NKY

Through the program, the cities have received 52 convertible car seats and 24 booster seats that will be given to families in need.

  Two men sentenced in connection to ’18 death of NKY cancer patient

Police said in 2018 the men plotted to rob the cancer patient of her pain medication.

Location where winning $1M Mega Millions ticket sold in NKY revealed

So far, no winner has come forward with the ticket.

Holy Cross closed Monday after student tests positive for COVID-19

According to the Diocese of Covington, it’s an isolated case.