The Boone County Invitational track and field meet took place on Saturday at Boone County High School. Eleven high schools participated. Boone County and Ryle tied for first in the boys team standings with 114 points each while the Ryle girls won the girls meet with 143 points, Simon Kenton in second with 108. Team […]
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For Bellevue’s Sanders and Sorrell, the curtain is coming down on baseball
Bellevue High School coach Rob Sanders’ association with baseball began in 1965, back when he was playing Knothole League. “I was playing for Covington Turners,” Sanders recalled. “I was 6 years old.” At 19, soon after graduating from Holmes High School, Sanders snagged his first coaching gig in 1978 — again, with Covington Turners. It […]
Bellevue’s First Friday invites you to ‘Spill the Tea’
Put on your pearls and grab your parasols—it’s time to “Spill the Tea.” Bellevue’s First Friday is here with a Bridgerton-inspired theme. The event is April 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. along Bellevue’s Fairfield Avenue. This month’s First Friday will have themed specials, fancy drinks and charming decor along the avenue. During the event, Mrs. […]
Bellevue-Dayton LEGO bridge contest winners announced
Winners of the Bellevue-Dayton LEGO bridge contest have been announced. The LEGO contest, part of the Bridging Back Business initiative, had entries from Bellevue and Dayton kids and residents. The winners are: Entries will be showcased at the Bridging Back Fun for Everyone Event on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at […]
NewCath, Highlands girls advance to 36th District championship
The girls 36th District tournament semifinals took place Tuesday night at Newport Central Catholic as the host Thoroughbreds took on Bellevue and Highlands faced Dayton. Here’s how they went down: Newport Central Catholic 63, Bellevue 51 This was a game Newport Central Catholic had circled for a year. The chips needed to fall the right […]
Bellevue’s Sorrell stepping down after 17 seasons
The plan has been in the works for nearly a year. There was plenty of time to change his mind, but the plan remained in place after discussions with family. The school was ultimately notified. The players were eventually informed. The team kept everything a secret and games were played. The 2024-25 season wore on […]
Bridging Back Business: Initiative aims to revive NKY businesses after bridge closure
“It was like seeing the air being let out of the balloon.” That’s how Party Source General Manager Micah Denison described the morning of the Daniel Carter Bridge fire. The fire caused structural damage to the bridge, forcing the Ohio Department of Transportation north and southbound lanes. The southbound lanes remained closed until February 9. […]
Bridge, road in Bellevue closed due to falling rocks
The 200 block of Covert Run Pike in Bellevue has been closed indefinitely, according to a social media announcement from the Bellevue Police Department, due to rocks falling from the railroad overpass that traverses the road. Residents are advised to avoid walking or driving under the bridge until railroad company CSX can inspect it. Photos […]
Basketball bites: the latest weekly happenings in NKY hoops
Some college notes, another 1,000-point scorer, record-setting games for programs, a buzzer beater and NKAC champs all included in the latest basketball bites. The season is winding down as the stakes ramp up! Ipsaro playing key rotational role in Miami (Ohio) turnaround Covington Catholic grad and Miami (Ohio) sophomore Evan Ipsaro is a key rotational […]
Basketball bites: More 1,000 point scorers, program records, scholarship info and more
It’s been quite the past couple weeks for 1,000-point scorers. Plenty have hit the milestone in January and we’ll highlight those that have among the others that have already hit the mark. Some program records were set, whether career or single-game along with some impressive stat lines in games. Here’s the latest edition of Basketball […]

