Spring practice is important first step for everybody involved with St. Henry’s first football team
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
The last thing St. Henry High School principal Grant Brannen did before heading home on Tuesday was walk outside to the athletic stadium and get a glimpse of history in the making.
On the green synthetic turf field, there were 17 boys wearing bright red jerseys and white helmets going through the first day of spring practice for the first football team at...
Boston Marathon veteran also trains young runners for Beechwood teams that have won state titles
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
One of the 25,000-plus finishers in last week’s 127th Boston Marathon was a 51-year-old Fort Mitchell woman who finds the time to train middle school students in cross country and track at Beechwood Independent Schools.
Marsha Parke is a working mother who begins most of her own weekday training runs with friends well before dawn when her two children,...
Prep Sports Report: Cooper football player becomes third family member recruited by major college team
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
Austin Alexander, a two-way starter on the Cooper football team that was Class 5A state runner-up last season, announced his commitment with the University of North Carolina during a ceremony at the high school on Friday.
The 6-foot-3, 245-pound junior was recruited by several Division I college teams and narrowed his choices to six before his announcement....
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...
