8th Region Player of the Year — Bronson Corpus, Walton-Verona Coach of the Year — Ryan Wheat, South Oldham Assistant Coach of the Year — JR Wiley, Collins All-Region Team Luke Belardo, Gabe Donnelly, Dawson Russell and Keith Mitchell (South Oldham), Baylor Nolin and Jalen Hortenberry (Henry County), Kaden Dickhaut, Jackson Bowen and Gabriel Kuerzi […]
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Boys and girls lacrosse All-District teams announced
BOYS All-District 5 First Team Gavin Brake, Covington Catholic Charlie Park, Ryle Aiden Wood, Dixie Heights Bray Brzygot, Dixie Heights Eli Lawson, Dixie Heights Gideon Turner, Cooper Josh Ehrhardt, Cooper Lucas Caudill, Bulldogs Ried Heuker, Covington Catholic Rudy Yocum, Cooper Keagan Gregory, Walton-Verona Blake Leiker, Ryle Second Team All-District 5 Braden Ewing, Walton-Verona Ronin Herbert, […]
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Newport Independent Schools hire new athletic director
Newport Independent Schools announced the hire of its new athletic director, Zach Rechtin. Rechtin has worked with Newport Independent Schools since 2023, supervising its 21st Century after-school and summer programming. “We are thrilled to have him step into this new leadership role,” said Newport Superintendent Matt Atkins. Rechtin holds a degree in recreation and fitness […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra to raffle off rare bourbon
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, often shortened to KSO, will host a rare bourbon raffle on Saturday, May 30 to raise money for its summer series of free concerts at Devou Park in Covington and Tower Park in Fort Thomas. “Great neighbor and long-time supporter — The Party Source — has donated a 5-bottle set of […]
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Posthumous diplomas awarded to Newport students killed in 2021 accident
The Newport community paused Wednesday night to remember Joseph and Mary Snow, siblings who died in a 2021 car accident, as the district awarded them posthumous diplomas. Joseph Snow would have graduated from Newport High School this year, and Mary Snow was set to graduate in 2027. Newport Schools Director of Pupil Personnel and Student […]
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Allegiant launches CVG flight to Orange County, California
Allegiant Air has launched new nonstop service between the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. The route will operate twice weekly. Introductory one-way fares start at $88, before optional fees and are available for select travel dates through Aug. 2, 2026. “Allegiant’s investment in CVG is a reflection of […]
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Rep. Dietz presents Covington mayor with Black History accolade
Northern Kentucky Rep. Stephanie Dietz honored Covington Mayor Ron Washington on Tuesday night for becoming the city’s first Black mayor and for a lifetime of leadership achievements. Dietz, an Edgewood Republican representing Kentucky’s 65th House District, presented Washington with a special recognition during the event. Dietz had already read the citation at the Kentucky House […]
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Photos: An up-close look at Covington’s chimeras, back home at Cathedral Basilica
The chimeras and gargoyles that adorn the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington were returned to their Covington home earlier this year after being removed in 2023 to be molded and recast. Renowned local photographers Glenn Hartong and Michael Keating were allowed an up-close look this week, capturing photos of the newly recast figures […]
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How NKY tennis players fared at the KHSAA state tournament
The KHSAA boys and girls singles and doubles state tournament was held over the past week with the semifinals and finals set for Wednesday at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington. In a different format from year’s past, a semi-state round was held with the final four singles and doubles teams advancing to […]
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Kenney Shields Park to get new, temporary basketball courts
Kenney Shields Park in Covington will be getting temporary (but long-term) basketball courts following a vote Tuesday night from the Covington Board of Commissioners. The commissioners also voted to create a temporary walking path to augment the new courts. Kenney Shields Park is located in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood and has been a community landmark for […]