It was a day for Ninth Region royalty Sunday at the opening round of the Girls High School Basketball Tournament at NKU’s BB&T Arena. And a monstrous upset. And two mega-career achievements. Notre Dame Academy’s Kes Murphy had not only brought Northern Kentucky its first-ever girls championship with his 2015 Holy Cross team but he’d […]
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Dan Weber: When it’s CovCath and Holy Cross in the 35th and the score doesn’t matter
They don’t get much weirder than the 35th District Basketball Championship between visiting Covington Catholic and host Holy Cross. They certainly played it in the right place Friday night, the place Holy Cross folks call “the Finn” – more properly the Msgr. Thomas B. Finn Activity Center in the heart of Latonia. “The Finn” was […]
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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Who’s got the hot hand as we get to tournament time?
Who’s got the hot hand, we ask ourselves as we get to “tournament time” in both the colleges and high schools here in Northern Kentucky. Well, who does? Turns out a whole lot of teams here do. At the college level, the Thomas More program, with the No. 3 nationally ranked women and the No. […]
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TQL expansion in Boone County to add 125 jobs
TQL is expanding at three locations in Kentucky, nearly doubling its employees in the state and bringing 125 jobs to Boone County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced today. “Kentucky’s economy continues to grow, and our logistics sector is a major reason for that success,” Beshear said. “These expansions by TQL are incredible news, as the commitments […]
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Dan Weber: Big night at District 35 in Latonia
Kentucky’s commitment to a one-class basketball tournament with all schools in a single postseason playoff regardless of enrollment ending in the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena is never more obvious than in the district games. Which is why Wednesday evening’s District 35 opening doubleheader is at Holy Cross’ cozy George Schneider Gym, capacity 900. And […]
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Welcome House celebrates 40 years in Northern Kentucky with new shelter project
A new, $8 million shelter for women and children is going up in Covington at the corner of 18th and Greenup streets as Welcome House celebrates its 40th anniversary. The 20,000-square-foot shelter will also have a center for programs and services, which will double the organization’s ability to capacity to serve people experiencing homelessness. “It’s […]
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CVG announces nonstop service to Toronto after nearly two-year hiatus
Air Canada will resume nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Toronto beginning May 1, CVG’s Mindy Kershner announced Wednesday. Flights between the cities were put on hold for nearly two years due to the pandemic, but twice-daily flights can now be booked at aircanada.com. “People are ready to travel,” said Mark Galardo, senior […]
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Newport High students’ artwork chosen for traveling exhibit
Two Newport High School students’ artwork was selected to appear in a traveling art exhibit on display at Newport High School. “Student Traveling Art Exhibit, A Matter of Perspective” features original artwork from students with disabilities across Kentucky. Ivan Tafolla and Lacyann Howard’s work will be on display as part of the exhibit until Feb. […]
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Padrino in Fort Thomas opening for hot food carryout Friday
Padrino in Fort Thomas is opening for hot food carryout beginning Friday, said owner Hunter Thomas. Hot food will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Thomas said, but hours will continue to expand once the business gets more staff. Thomas owns three other restaurants — two other Padrino locations […]
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Colonel de Gourmet announces closure of Fort Thomas location
Colonel De Gourmet announced Friday it would be closing its Fort Thomas location Saturday, Feb. 19. “After much consideration, evaluation, and tears, we have reached the extremely difficult decision to close our Fort Thomas location,” the company announced on its Facebook page. The company’s Findlay Market and Newport stores will remain open, along with their […]
