The history of sports in Northern Kentucky goes back a long way. A very long way. Decades. Centuries. We know you’ve seen these lists before, but this is a different and unique way of presenting our “50 sports icons in Northern Kentucky” as we’ll provide you one per day over the next 50 days. Hall […]
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50 NKY sports icons in 50 days: Day 13, Kenney Shields
The history of sports in Northern Kentucky goes back a long way. A very long way. Decades. Centuries. We know you’ve seen these lists before, but this is a different and unique way of presenting our “50 sports icons in Northern Kentucky” as we’ll provide you one per day over the next 50 days. Hall […]
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Community Voices: What is a citizen academy and how can I get involved?
This Community Voices column on citizen academies is written by Darrin Wilson, an associate professor of public administration at Northern Kentucky University. In 2024, Gallup released its annual survey results on the public’s trust and confidence in government institutions. While local governments generally enjoy higher levels of trust compared to state and federal institutions, the […]
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Boone County student ends her four years in high school with a Bachelor’s degree
For the past four years, thousands of high school students across the Tri-State have been working hard to get their diplomas. For one local student, that work was doubled. Ignite Institute senior Hajar Elayyadi is about to receive her high school diploma. But earlier this month, she obtained another diploma — a bachelor’s degree in […]
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85th Northern Kentucky Amateur Championship tees off Tuesday at Lassing Pointe
Championship golf returns to the area this week with the three-day Northern Kentucky Amateur. The 85th playing of the annual event tees off Tuesday at Lassing Pointe Golf Course in Union. Tee times on the 6,729-yard, par-71 course begin at 7 a.m., weather permitting. “They are forecasting around an inch of rain Tuesday, but I’m […]
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Community Voices: So you want to run for office?
This Community Voices column is written by Shauna Reilly, a political science professor at Northern Kentucky University. Whether you are happy with the status quo or want to change the world, now is a good time to consider a run for office. With no statewide elections this fall, there is an opportunity to think more […]
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NKU to honor more than 2K at commencement ceremony
Northern Kentucky University will honor more than 2,000 graduates in two ceremonies at its 53rd commencement on May 10. Students from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Informatics and College of Education will graduate in the morning, while the afternoon ceremony will graduate in the afternoon. Kenneth Harper and Oakley Farris will receive […]
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Lloyd grad Israel transferring from NKU to Presbyterian
Lloyd Memorial grad Jeremiah Israel is headed from his backyard in the Horizon League to the Big South. Israel, a sophomore guard with Northern Kentucky University, announced his intention to transfer to Presbyterian College over the weekend. Israel hit the transfer portal after his sophomore season in which he saw limited playing time compared to […]
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Building sisterhood: Black NKU sorority leaders display empowerment through service
Before stepping into their roles as chapter leaders, Abrianna Holt, Ty ‘Shawna Price and Tiara Watkins were reserved students who often kept to themselves. The thought of participating in conferences, organizing events and speaking publicly felt daunting. However, the enticing pull of sisterhood led the girls to join sororities within the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), […]
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Find an NKY summer camp before it’s too late!
It’s officially spring, and you know what that means? Time to start preparing for summer, and for those with kids, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with them during the school break. One way to get your kids out of the house and provide them with fun and educational experiences […]
