Simon Kenton’s Alexis Howard won two state titles, one of them setting a state record in Wednesday’s KHSAA Class 3A indoor track and field state meet at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville. Howard earned gold in both the long jump and triple jump, her 18-foot, seven and a quarter inch jump […]
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NKU projects $1.9M deficit in 2027 amid enrollment declines
Northern Kentucky University is once again facing a tough road ahead regarding its budget. While NKU is projecting a positive surplus for fiscal year 2026, the fiscal year 2027 draft budget projects a $1.9 million deficit due to declining enrollment, potentially lower-than-anticipated state appropriations and planned raises. The lower-than-anticipated state appropriations come from House Bill […]
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Augsback’s career-high helps lift Campbell into 10th Region semis
With the 10th Region changing its girls tournament format this year to allow the district champs to host first round games, Campbell County seized the opportunity. The Lady Camels shot it well on their home floor, hitting 12 triples and getting a career-high 32 points from Kendall Augsback in a 76-61 victory over Montgomery County […]
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Fischer Homes proposes 178-unit development in Independence, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County’s planning commission will review a proposed zoning change for a mix of two-family and multi-family housing in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY […]
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Bellevue winter carnival, chili cook-off returns this weekend
A Bellevue staple is back: the winter carnival, which includes the ever-popular chili cookoff. Join the city for an afternoon of winter fun and family-friendly activities in the heart of Bellevue. Kids can enjoy free games and prizes, seasonal activities and complimentary popcorn with the Bellevue Police Department. Families attending the winter carnival can also […]
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Campbell County the queens of the 37th after taking down Brossart
Campbell County got a hot start to control the game early, defeating Bishop Brossart 60-42 in the girls 37th District Championship at Campbell County Middle School. The Lady Camels knocked down five 3-pointers in the first quarter to open a 22-14 lead and finished with 10 makes from beyond the arc, half of their points […]
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From misunderstanding to miracle: Clemons’ last-second three sends Scott to district final
Right place. Right time. It was a bit of a misunderstanding, too. When Scott’s Jordan Clemons was on the receiving end of a stolen pass in the closing seconds of their 37th District tournament semifinal against Bishop Brossart, he was just wanting to get a shot off to not get fouled. He thought the Eagles […]
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Newport to continue annual $15k contribution to Red Bike program
The Newport City Commission voted to approve a $15,000 funding agreement to support the Red Bike program for another year. Red Bike is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Cincinnati that supports alternative transportation, regional connectivity and economic development within the Greater Cincinnati region, including Newport. The city had previously committed to a one-time financial contribution […]
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Thelen, Arlinghaus, Johnson picked as KABC Region Coaches of the Year
The Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches have made their votes and the Coach of the Year selections are in for each region. In the 9th Region, Covington Catholic’s Jake Thelen and Holy Cross’ Ted Arlinghaus won boys and girls Region Coach of the Year, respectively. Campbell County’s Davey Johnson won the 10th Region girls Coach […]
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NKBBCA releases All-Conference selections
The Northern Kentucky Boys Basketball Coaches Association has released its Northern Kentucky All-Conference selections. The teams compete within the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference (NKAC), which is divided into three classifications based on school enrollment. Division I includes the conference’s largest schools, followed by Division II and Division III. The full list of selections below: Division […]