During the creation of Kings Island in the late 1960s and early 1970s, park operators Coney Island Inc. and the Taft Broadcasting Company decided to take a gamble on its signature ride.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kings Island has been a top summer destination since 1972, featuring dozens of attractions Greater Cincinnatians have enjoyed ...

There's a roar heard throughout Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, but it isn't just from the crowds and the roller coasters — cicadas from Brood 14 have made their way to the surface this summer. “This ...