BCM celebrates 150th anniversary of Kentucky Derby with special exhibit on hometown legends
The countdown is on for the 150th Anniversary of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby. But even if you aren’t attending this momentous celebration in Louisville, there are ways to be part of the Derby 150 excitement right here in Northern Kentucky. Head to Behringer-Crawford Museum, Saturday, April 27, from 2-4 p.m. for the opening reception of its latest exhibition,...
Walton-Verona advances to All “A” Classic state baseball tournament for fourth consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
Walton-Verona earned a berth in the eight-team All “A” Classic state baseball tournament for the fourth consecutive year by defeating Kentucky Country Day, 12-1, in a sectional final on Wednesday at Walton-Verona.
Starting pitcher Bronson Corpus and reliever Mason Howard combined for a no-hitter in the five inning game. Corpus had five strikeouts...
Prep Sports Report: Scott sophomore wins first individual state championship in archery by one point
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
Scott sophomore Lexus Goff became the first Northern Kentucky student-athlete to win an individual state title in archery on Tuesday when she shot the highest score in a field of 295 girls at the state championships in Lexington.
Goff’s final score of 296 included 26 10-point and four 9-point targets in 30 attempts. She finished one point ahead of...
Covington Economic Impact ’23 report shows new jobs, investments, central riverfront progress, more…
The newly released 2023 Impact Report from Covington’s Economic Development Department illustrates a dynamic momentum that further builds on the solid foundation for robust growth here on the “bold side of the river.”
“Economic Development encompasses a lot of different things,” said Covington Business Attraction Manager Susan Smith, who shepherded the report from its beginning to completion....
Beshear vetoes sweeping anti-crime bill, says it is costly and ‘unwieldy’ but had ‘good parts’
By Liam Niemeyer
Kentucky Lantern
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued a number of vetoes Tuesday including rejecting a sweeping anti-crime bill pushed by Jefferson County Republicans and strongly opposed by Democrats, arguing House Bill 5 is a costly and “unwieldy” bill.
HB 5, primarily sponsored by Rep. Jared Bauman, had received opposition across a broad political spectrum with conservative...
Kentucky lawmakers to return to Frankfort Friday to begin considering action on Beshear vetoes
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort on Friday for the final two days of the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly, so here’s a look at some of the items that could be acted upon April 12 and 15.
When pieces of legislation cross his desk, Gov. Andy Beshear has 10 business days to act upon them. He has can sign them, let them become law without his signature, or...
Covington Catholic High School names Dr. Jack Brueggemann 2024 Northern Kentuckian of the Year
Covington Catholic has announced Dr. Jack “Doc” Brueggemann as the recipient of its 2024 Northern Kentuckian of the Year.
For nearly 75 years, Doc Brueggemann has been part of the mission at Covington Catholic, serving as a parent volunteer on the School Board and Development Committee, as the team doctor for over four decades, and many contributions including a named scholarship to support Covington...
It’s Financial Literacy Month — and a good time to start your savings plan
It is never too late to start saving money. In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, signed in proclamation by Gov. Andy Beshear, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) encourages Kentuckians to establish a savings plan. For those who already have a plan, now is a good time to reevaluate its effectiveness.
According to the latest unbanked and underbanked households study by the Federal Deposit...
Team Kentucky, KCDHH honoring those who’ve made contributions to deaf community throughout April
In recognition of April as Deaf History Month, Team Kentucky and the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are honoring the contributions of people in the deaf and hard of hearing community and raising awareness about the issues they face.
Deaf History Month commemorates important milestones that represent major progress for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including the establishment...
With more than 2000 kids awaiting organ transplants, time – and organ size – are critical
Dr. Meera Gupta
University of Kentucky
Nearly 100,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving organ. More than 2,000 of those waiting are children.
Children aren’t just little adults; they have unique and complex medical needs. A number of congenital conditions, such as cardiomyopathy, cystic fibrosis, and kidney and liver conditions put many children on the waiting list before they even take their...
Community Action Kentucky accepting applications for LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling Component
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component applications will be accepted on a first come, first-serve basis from April 16 to May 31, or until designated funds are depleted. Kentucky households, up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, can receive a benefit to offset their home electric cost.
The Spring Subsidy Cooling Component provides households...
Prep Sports Report: Point guard on Cooper boys basketball team confirms his transfer to Newport
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
It looks like two of the top point guards in 9th Region boys basketball this season will be teammates next season.
Yamil Rondon, a junior point guard on Cooper’s team that made it to the 9th Region final for the second consecutive year, said he has transferred to Newport and will begin taking classes there on Monday when school resumes after spring break.
Rondon...
UK’s next basketball coach may be Baylor’s Scott Drew — but the potential list is a long one
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Kentucky’s search for a new men’s basketball coach has begun and a list of candidates to replace John Calipari have already surfaced.
Baylor coach Scott Drew is reportedly the school’s top target to replace Calipari. Drew has been offered the position, a reliable source told Kentucky Today Tuesday night. A timetable for a decision isn’t known, but Drew has told...
NKY car dealership owner, Jason Marley, sentenced to 18 years in prison for multiple charges
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
The owner of a Northern Kentucky car dealership will be spending the next 18 years in prison after he entered a plea agreement to sex trafficking, drug possession, forgery and other charges by Boone Circuit Court Judge James Schrand.
In October 2022, the Kentucky Attorney General’s office announced that a Boone County grand jury indicted Jason Marley, 51, on one count...
Covington breaks ground at Covington Central Riverfront; commission names fire officials, more
By Ryan Clark
NKyTribune reporter
It was the most significant item for the Commissioners, but it actually occurred more than an hour before their Tuesday night legislative meeting. At 4:30 Tuesday, Commissioners and members of the community came out to a groundbreaking for a $15 million public infrastructure project to prep the 23-acre Covington Central Riverfront, or CCR site, for private development.
“The...
