Less than 24 hours after seeing their six-game winning streak snapped, the host Ryle girls knocked off 13th Region contender North Laurel, 48-32 with strong defense. Ryle’s three leading scorers hit double figures once again. Jaelyn Jones led the way scoring 15 points with Sarah Baker and Quinn Eubank scoring 14 and 10 points, respectively. […]
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How much snow is NKY going to get?
Snow is predicted to move into the Northern Kentucky region Monday night into Tuesday morning. Today’s expected high of 50 may seem in stark contrast to this forecast, but recent predictions from the National Weather Service have shown less than an inch to an inch of accumulation. This snow comes from a “low pressure system […]
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Friday NKY prep hoops roundup: Ludlow, Bellevue boys to meet for NKAC championship; Campbell County girls stun Ryle
The Ludlow and Bellevue boys basketball teams advanced to the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference Classic championship game back at Ludlow on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Here’s how it happened: Ludlow 64, Heritage Academy 45 The Panthers won behind 24 points from Elijah Perrin. Ethan Powell scored 15 points and Joseph Scott added 13 for the […]
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TANK seeks feedback on app-based curb-to-curb ride service
The Transportation Authority of Northern Kentucky is seeking input on its new “microtransit” program, which would allow residents to order curb-to-curb minibus rides through a phone app or a call center.
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Business located in historic Spare Time Grill building announces closure
Lou Lou’s Cafe — located in Alexandria’s historic Spare-Time Grill building — announced its impending closure. The reason for closure is due to the owners needing to help a family member that’s dealing with health issues, according to a Facebook post from the business’ account. Lou Lou’s Cafe is slated to permanently close on Feb. […]
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NKU gets much needed OT win over Oakland
Having lost three straight and dropping all the way to eighth in the Horizon League standings, Thursday night’s home contest with Oakland was pretty much a must win without saying it out loud for the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team. The Norse got a much needed victory over the Golden Grizzlies, 99-89, in overtime. […]
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Verona man arrested for alleged series of sexual assaults in Kenton County
Paul Dean Snow Jr. of Verona, KY has been arrested and charged with five counts of rape first degree, eight counts of sodomy first degree, two counts of human trafficking, one count of kidnapping, five counts of wanton endangerment first degree, and one count of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
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Meet the seven new inductees of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting seven new members at the February meeting to be held Feb. 21 at the Gardens of Park Hills at 1 p.m. The seven to be inducted are Becky Houston (Holy Cross), Bill Curley (Holmes), Mary Jo Hussey Meek, Matt Guy (Campbell County), Richard Tyler (Lloyd […]
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Three juveniles arrested in connection to Latonia homicide
Three juveniles, whose names have not been released, were arrested Wednesday at different locations in Newport and Covington, according to a press release from Covington Police Department. All have been charged with complicity to murder in connection with a Jan. 23 Latonia homicide. Although his name is not mentioned in the release, the description of […]
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Villa Hills man accused of possessing sexually explicit images of children
A three-month investigation into a Villa Hills man suspected of possessing sexually explicit images of children led to an arrest on Feb. 8 after a search of the man’s home. Police arrested John Breidert, 38, on Thursday. Police said they found 46 sexually explicit images of children at Breidert’s home. Breidert was charged with 42 […]
