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Former Northern Kentucky bank manager admits stealing $335k from customers

Former Northern Kentucky bank manager has pleaded guilty in a bank fraud case involving about $335,000 taken from customer accounts. The bank fraud case involves more than 20 customer accounts, including accounts held by two Northern Kentucky nonprofit organizations where France volunteered. Reagan France, a former bank manager has admitted stealing approximately $335,000 from customers…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Waymo Cincinnati Mapping Begins as Region Eyes Driverless Rideshare

Updated Sept. 6, 2026: This article has been substantially expanded with additional reporting on independent safety data, Northern Kentucky's autonomous-vehicle law and what would have to happen before driverless service could launch in the region. This update also explores the latest developments surrounding Waymo Cincinnati and its potential impact on local transportation. Waymo Cincinnati Mapping Is…

ByAdam KoehlerSeptember 6, 20260Comments

Covington Axon Contract: $6M Police Tech Deal Explained

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Covington Axon Contract: Inside the $6 Million AI, Drone and Police-Tech Deal

Covington commissioners face a vote on Tuesday on a $6 million Axon Enterprise contract. The ten-year deal already stalled once after residents and commissioners raised pointed questions. The Covington Axon contract bundles body cameras, Tasers, and mobile license plate readers. It also adds a dock-based Drone as First Responder system and AI report-writing software. All…

ByAdam KoehlerSeptember 6, 20260Comments

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Waymo begins mapping Cincinnati as company considers driverless rideshare expansion

Waymo has begun mapping Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky as the company explores a possible future expansion of its driverless rideshare service. The Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company confirmed it is in the early stages of implementing its technology in the Cincinnati area. However, Waymo has not announced a launch date for passenger rides. The company plans…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 3, 20260Comments

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Independence deactivates Flock cameras after resident backlash

Flock cameras are now deactivated in Independence, Kentucky, after weeks of resident opposition. This means that flock cameras stopped collecting data about a week after Mayor Chris Reinersman announced their removal. The city confirmed the deactivation Monday, Aug. 31, WLWT reported. The move came one week after Reinersman announced that Independence would immediately begin removing…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Flock cameras face growing scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati

Flock cameras face growing scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati as communities reconsider automated license plate readers. The debate about it intensified after an Ohio city ended its program and a Kentucky officer faced charges over alleged database misuse. The controversy has expanded beyond questions about crime prevention and public safety. Officials and residents are now debating…

ByNina OliverioAugust 27, 20260Comments

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Duke Energy restores most Cincinnati storm outages

More than 261,000 customers lost power during the storms, according to Duke Energy. The company said crews had restored 222,653 outages by Thursday afternoon. The restoration effort followed storms that brought damaging winds, fallen trees and widespread utility damage across the Cincinnati region. FOX19 reported that more than 49,000 Duke Energy customers remained without power…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

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Duke Energy outages leave more than 52,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Outages continued Thursday as more than 52,000 customers remained without power after severe storms hit Greater Cincinnati. The outages included 43,387 customers in Greater Cincinnati and 9,073 in Northern Kentucky as of 5 a.m. Thursday. More than 171,000 customers have regained power since Tuesday’s destructive storms, according to Duke Energy. The company continues to assess…

ByNina OliverioAugust 13, 20260Comments

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Air quality alert extended across Greater Cincinnati through Wednesday

Residents across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will remain under an air quality alert through Wednesday, July 15, after regional officials extended the advisory because of continued elevated ozone pollution. The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (SOAQA) originally expected the alert to end on Monday, July 14, but updated forecasts showed ground-level ozone concentrations would…

ByNina OliverioJuly 15, 20260Comments

Brent Spence Bridge Closures Bring Mixed Results for Covington Businesses

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It’s Not Just the Bridge: What’s Really Deciding Which Covington Businesses Survive

Covington Businesses React to the Brent Spence Bridge Closures Stand outside Rosie's Tavern on West Seventh Street during the dinner rush, and the traffic feels different. Customers still arrive. Owner Dianne Gamble says getting into Covington has become noticeably harder since the Brent Spence Bridge closures began a month ago. I feel we're an island of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 14, 20260Comments

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Former Northern Kentucky bank manager admits stealing $335k from customers

Waymo Cincinnati Mapping Begins as Region Eyes Driverless Rideshare

Covington Axon Contract: Inside the $6 Million AI, Drone and Police-Tech Deal

Waymo begins mapping Cincinnati as company considers driverless rideshare expansion

Independence deactivates Flock cameras after resident backlash

Flock cameras face growing scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati

Duke Energy restores most Cincinnati storm outages

Duke Energy outages leave more than 52,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Air quality alert extended across Greater Cincinnati through Wednesday

It’s Not Just the Bridge: What’s Really Deciding Which Covington Businesses Survive

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