Former UFC champions Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold are set to face off in the main event of RAF 5 on January 10 in Sunrise, Florida, marking Covington's return to competition after a year off and Rockhold's comeback following a knockout loss, with additional bouts including a cruiserweight championship and a wrestling match.
The Frisch's restaurant in Covington, Kentucky, at Fifth and Philadelphia streets has permanently closed, following the closure of three other locations in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Frisch’s Big Boy has closed its Fifth Street location in Covington, with Sunday being its last day of operation, as confirmed by managers. This closure follows the shutdown of at least three other Tri-State locations earlier in the week. Employees will be retained within the company, and the Kyles Lane location remains the only open Frisch’s Big Boy in Covington.
A train derailed in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington, Kentucky, with four empty rail cars affected, causing blockages on Lincoln Ave. and 33rd Street. CSX reported no injuries, leaks, or spills, and stated that the process of removing the derailed cars from the tracks should be completed between 11 a.m. and noon on Tuesday.
Selena Farrell, 23, appeared in court on manslaughter and abandonment charges after her 2-year-old son was shot and killed by his 3-year-old brother with an unsecured gun left within reach in their Covington apartment. The child later died at Children's Hospital. Farrell, already wanted on a drug parole violation, was accused of leaving the scene and arrested three days later at a hotel in Florence. The father, Tashaun Adams, was also arrested and charged with manslaughter and hindering prosecution. Another individual, Jeremiah Thomas, was charged with helping hide the suspects.
The parents of 2-year-old Khalil Adams, who was shot and killed in Northern Kentucky, have been arrested. The mother, Selena Farrell, was wanted on a probation violation and fled before police arrived at the scene. The father, Tashaun Adams, was also arrested for allegedly helping Farrell hide out in a hotel. The circumstances of the shooting and whether anyone has been charged in connection with the toddler's death have not been disclosed by the police.
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Covington. The victim, Amani Smith, was pronounced dead at the hospital, while another 14-year-old girl is in stable condition. The suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, is currently in custody at a juvenile detention center. The shooting prompted a shelter-in-place order at a nearby school, and the community is grappling with the tragic loss, with friends and family expressing shock and grief over the senseless violence.
A 14-year-old student, Amani Smith, was killed in a shooting near Latonia Christian Church in Covington, with another 14-year-old injured and hospitalized. The Covington Police Department is investigating the incident and has not yet apprehended a suspect, believing the shooting to be an isolated incident. The Covington Independent Public Schools community is mourning the loss and injury of their students, with the school superintendent expressing deep sadness and offering support to students affected by the tragedy.
In Covington's Latonia neighborhood, a 25-year-old woman named Kierra Lane was fatally shot multiple times on W 34th Street. The incident occurred just after 3 p.m., and Lane was pronounced dead at the scene. She leaves behind two young children. No suspects are currently in custody, and the police have not confirmed the motive or circumstances leading to the shooting. Covington Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A 36-year-old man from Covington, Louisiana, died after crashing his car into the back of an 18-wheeler on Interstate 12. The driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and toxicology samples were collected from both drivers. Louisiana State Police reminded motorists to never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted.
A Covington man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a Munford woman. The victim was found dead at a residence in April 2022, and the Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death as a homicide in August 2023. The suspect, who was alone with the victim at the time of her death, claimed it was a possible overdose. After an investigation, detectives presented the case to the Tipton County Grand Jury, leading to the arrest of the suspect. He is currently held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on November 13.
Five people were shot, including a critically injured woman, after a fight broke out at a party in Covington, Tennessee. The shooting occurred at the Event Center on Highway 51, with evidence suggesting multiple shooters. The Tipton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and urging anyone with information to come forward. No suspects are currently in custody.
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, connecting northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, was closed due to a bomb threat. An anonymous male caller demanded $400,000 and threatened to kill everyone if his demands were not met. Covington and Cincinnati police, along with the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to the threat by blocking traffic and evacuating nearby businesses. The credibility of the threat is still unknown, and authorities are waiting for additional resources to arrive.
Two Cincinnati men have been identified as the drivers involved in a fatal collision on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge in Covington, Kentucky. One driver, Bryan Williams, aged 36, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver, Anthony Macht, aged 61, was transported to the hospital but later pronounced dead. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.
One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting in Covington, Kentucky. The shooting is believed to be connected to a fight that occurred at another location. The condition of the hospitalized person is currently unknown.