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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Time for KHSAA to fix Sweet 16, the Ninth Region has had enough

Excuse us, KHSAA, but could we talk? Yeah, it’s us, the basketball folks in the Ninth Region. And now, in between the Girls’ and Boys’ Sweet 16’s, it seems the perfect time to bring this up. Yeah, it’s pretty important. And timely, although there’s obviously nothing you can do about it this year. But we must talk. Although we’re not sure where to begin with the two issues that impact...

Our Rich History: Dixie Selden was an accomplished Covington artist, taught by Duveneck, Farny

By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune In honor of Women’s History Month, we offer this encore column that originally appeared in Our Rich History on March 28, 2016. While giving a tour of the art collection at the Kenton County Public Library in Covington, I came across Dixie Selden’s Woman Hanging Laundry. The piece is very familiar to me since it was on display in my office for many years....

High stakes and large pools expected for Saturday’s Jeff Ruby Steaks Day card at Turfway Park

Massive exotic payouts have been the story throughout the Winter/Spring Meet at Turfway Park Racing and Gaming and bettors will be able to dive into large pools for Saturday’s Jeff Ruby Steaks Day that features three Pick 5s and four Pick 4s offered on the extensive wagering menu. Saturday’s 13-race program at Turfway Park, which has a special early post time of 12:45 p.m. (all times Eastern),...

Basketball fans urged to remain vigilant ahead of ‘big dance’ as March Madness scams take center court

Scammers are poised to intercept March Madness excitement, preying on eager fans participating in brackets, exploring new sports book betting avenues, securing tickets, or streaming live video. Amid the frenzy of the tournament, consumers must remain vigilant against a barrage of fraudulent schemes aimed at siphoning their hard-earned money and compromising their identities. Thanks to new legal changes,...

Out-of-pocket costs for internet to rise in Kenton Co. because federal program is running out of money

By Tim Marema Daily Yonder One out of every five of Kenton County households may have to pay more for internet access by the end of April because a federal program that supports affordable broadband for lower-income families is running out of money. About 13,500 of Kenton County’s 67,400 households are currently receiving $30 a month from the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), according...

Boone County’s Lassing Point set to open March 29; renovations are complete

Renovations are complete at Lassing Pointe, and the golf course is set to open on Saturday, March 29. The recent renovations were part of the complete redesign of the course bunkers and par three tee boxes. Boone County’s Lassing Pointe Golf Course (Photo provided) The architect for the project was Bill Boswell, who was also the lead architect for the initial Lassing Pointe course design under...

Council for Better Education opposes constitutional amendment on private schools funding

In light of the Kentucky General Assembly’s passage of HB 2, the Council for Better Education (CBE) is voicing its strong opposition to the constitutional amendment, citing the negative impact it will have on the future of public education in Kentucky. This legislation puts a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot that, if passed, will redirect public funds to unaccountable private schools. This...

Far from over, but Senate budget restores cuts made to Medicaid by House; now goes back to House

By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern The state Senate has largely eliminated cuts to Medicaid that were proposed in the House budget. A top state official had warned the House plan would create a hole next year in the federal-state health plan that covers 1.5 million low-income Kentuckians, a third of the state’s population. “We are pleased that the Senate’s proposed budget restores funding...

Art in Bloom returns to Cincinnati Art Museum April 26-28; 60 floral artists to display their designs

Art in Bloom and its related programming will return to the Cincinnati Art Museum April 26-28. It is an exquisite celebration of fine art and floral designs throughout the museum’s galleries and grounds. Of note, the three-day event will feature world-renowned floral photographer, sugar artist, and author of A Sweet Floral Life, Natasja Sadi. For the first time since the event’s inception in 2001...

Opinion – Katelyn Bunning: Senate Bill 349 is good for Kentucky’s energy future

Energy experts have been issuing dire warnings that the shift away from traditional electricity sources is happening too fast largely because of government policies. If this trend continues, many regions of the country face the risk of electricity shortages, especially over the next five years. These worried experts include the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, electric grid operators...

Kentucky earns No. 3 seed in NCAA tournament, will face Oakland in south region Thursday night

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today An early exit in the Southeastern Conference Tournament didn’t prove too costly to Kentucky’s NCAA seeding when pairings were announced Sunday. The Wildcats (23-9) received a No. 3 seed in the South Region and will open against No. 14 seed Oakland of the Horizon League on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. (CBS). Oakland (23-11) won the conference tournament with an 83-76...

Road to Derby: Turfway Park’s Jeff Ruby Steaks is pivotal stop with over-subscribed 14-horse field set for Saturday

Amerman Racing’s El Camino Real Derby winner Endlessly will ship more than 2,000 miles from his Southern California base to Florence, Ky. and face an over-subscribed field of 14 3-year-olds that entered Saturday’s 53rd running of the $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (Grade III), the marquee race of the Turfway Park season. The Jeff Ruby Steaks is a pivotal stop for many of the nation’s top 3-year-olds...

The River: Summers are scorchers on the Upper Mississippi and mayflies add to the misery

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This is a part of a long and continuing story. It first appeared in April, 2018. Purchase the Captain’s book below. By Captain Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune Summers on the Upper Mississippi River can be scorchers. Adding to...

Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence releases ’24 Groundswell Community Profiles

The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has released their 2024 Groundswell Community Profiles, which provide an overview of the state of education in each Kentucky school district. The profiles include indicators of learning progress, from preschool through postsecondary, and show how a local school district compares to state averages on a variety of key education measures. To support community...

Tri-State Running group training for Flying Pig half-marathon — and in it for fun, fitness, and exercise

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Ron Charles says he does it for the exercise. Chad Davison started doing it to lose weight, and just feel better. But they’re both dedicated to it – along with about a group of 30-or-more that meet every Thursday evening and Saturday morning. It’s running. And the group, headed by Davidson, is training for the half-marathon – part of the Flying Pig Marathon...