The Northern Kentucky High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association has announced its selections for the Northern Kentucky All-Division teams. Competing under the umbrella of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference (NKAC), the association recognizes standout performances across three divisions. The NKAC is structured by school size, with Division I consisting of the largest schools in the […]
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Boone County Public Library receives grant to upgrade phones
The Boone County Public Library received a $9,000 Website and Technology Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives to support an upgrade of the library’s internal communication system. According to a press release from the library system, the grant will fund the purchase of new equipment […]
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Notre Dame, Boone County semifinalists at girls state bowling tourney
Notre Dame Academy and Boone County both made runs through the bracket and are bringing home some hardware with them. Both reached the semifinal round of Tuesday’s KHSAA girls state bowling tournament in Louisville before dropping their Final Four matchups. Notre Dame earned the No. 6 seed in the qualifying round and defeated Apollo and […]
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Boone County approves construction for Camp Ernst-Longbranch roundabout
What you need to know Boone County is moving forward with the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Camp Ernst Road and Longbranch Road. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to move into the construction phase of the prospective roundabout at Camp […]
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Nonprofit helps NKY youth with developmental differences build independence
What you need to know Gaining independence is an integral part of becoming an adult, with young people often seeking autonomy by achieving milestones such as obtaining a driver’s license, securing their first job, attending college and moving into their own residence. However, for people with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD or other developmental differences, achieving […]
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CovCath, Boone’s Kuryla runner-up at state bowling tournament
Covington Catholic’s bowling team and Boone County’s Maddox Kurlya were close to the top prize, instead the two settled for runner-up at the boys KHSAA state bowling tournament in Louisville on Monday. The Colonels lost to Trinity in the championship round, Kuryla coming from the No. 4 seed to face Trinity’s Blake Ackermann in the […]
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Boone County judge/executive candidates outline vision for county at Tea Party forum
What you need to know It was a packed house at the Boone County Library in Burlington for the Northern Kentucky Tea Party’s candidate forum on Wednesday night, with candidates from across the region taking center stage to stump for the captive audience. Although candidates from all three Northern Kentucky counties participated, the Boone County […]
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Conner hires from within, Floyd named next football coach
Being instrumental in player development, game preparation and building a culture rooted in accountability and teamwork made this an easy decision for Conner. Chase Floyd has demonstrated those qualities for the Conner football team since joining the staff in 2018 and is now the head coach of the program. The school made the hiring official […]
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Ballyshannon Middle School at 110% capacity as district considers solutions
What you need to know The Boone County School Board authorized the formation of the ‘Demographics and Growth Committee’ to assess the feasibility of relocating some students to alleviate overcrowding at Ballyshannon Middle School. According to data presented to the school board by Pupil Personnel representative Kimberly Hutson, Ballyshannon Middle School is at 110% of […]
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Drees shares progress on townhomes at Covington Central Riverfront
Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder Drees Homes has issued a progress report on its $7 million development at the Covington Central Riverfront site. Currently, Drees Homes has finished framing on some townhomes facing 4th Street. Upon completion, the development will feature 16 townhomes, arranged in four clusters of four. Each townhome will face Fourth Street — just […]