Northern Kentucky father and son duo Harvey and Nick Benge were inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday at the Gardens of Park Hills. Nick Benge said he was shocked and appreciative but was more excited to see his father experience it than himself. Harvey Benge never coached Nick, but he taught him […]
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NKY Sports Hall of Fame finishes out the year with five new inductees
In keeping with the season and the break in weather Wednesday, the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame’s final induction of the school year had very much a spring theme heading on to summer. Golf, baseball and thoroughbred racing were the day’s dominant sports themes as five new inductees came on board with guest speaker […]
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Officials unsure about how Villa Hills Civic Club fire started, chief says
The Villa Hills Civic Club building burned down early this morning and responders said it is a complete loss. The initial call was made at 2:48 a.m. to the building at 729 Rogers Road, according to Jeff Wendt, Crescent Springs-Villa Hills fire chief. Callers said that flames were high into the air and extending into […]
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Newest NKY Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Gary Simon, new NKY Sports Hall of Famer, gives a presentation to Fort Thomas Schools students at the Charters of Freedom in Tower Park. The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will add three new members on Wednesday, December 18. Former Highlands teacher and coach, Gary Simon, is among those inductees. Simon, Sr. will be […]