Water Rescue Made After Riverfest

A boat sank as it was returning to Rising Sun from Cincinnati.

(Boone County, Ky.) - Six people are enjoying some dry land after their boat sank on the Ohio River. 

Boone County rescue crews say the boaters were heading to Rising Sun after Riverfest in Cincinnati early Monday when their vessel hit something in the water and sank. 

The group swam to the Kentucky side of the river, where another boater picked them up.

 

More from Local News


Events

Oldenburg Academy Names Jason Walke as Director of Academic Innovation

Walke will coordinate immersive educational experiences, including guest speakers, off-campus visits, and service projects.

Ripley County Man Arrested for Burglary in Sunman

The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

2025 Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Breakfast

The Annual Business Breakfast serves as a yearly kick-off event for the Dearborn County business community.

Local Sports Report - April 2, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

South Ripley Varsity Basketball Coach Seve Beach Honored by IBCA

He has a 47-25 record in three seasons with the Raiders.

Switzerland County's Cooper Todd Commits to Anderson University

He will now go on to join the defending HCAC champions.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Carlene Carter - I Fell in Love

George Strait George Strait - Here For A Good Time - Eagle Only 6:27
Justin Moore Times Tickin 6:24
Clint Black Put Yourself in My Shoes 6:21
Morgan Wallen and Ernest Cowgirls 6:18