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Global Ties: Kentucky and Liberia’s shared legacy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Across the globe, Kentucky has connections to one of Africa’s countries. Over 200 years ago, Henry Clay helped repatriate freed slaves back to Africa and that’s when some of Kentucky’s ex-slaves settled and created their own territory, which is now known as Liberia. William...
Thom Brennaman lands big new broadcasting gig
Some four years after we last heard him on a national network, Thom Brennaman is officially back. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported on Sunday that the former Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Brennaman has landed a big new gig. He has been hired by The CW as their lead voice for nationally-televised college football games. “There... The post Thom Brennaman lands big new broadcasting gig appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kentucky Changers: A mission project helping communities across the state
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Changers were hard at work in Maysville July 6-12, rounding out their third and final project. According to Missions Strategist Joe Ball, Kentucky Changers is a program that strategizes to engage teenagers in home repairs in the communities served by the organization during the summer.
WHW receives $513K from Scripps Family Impact Fund
Women Helping Women received more than $513,000 from the Scripps Family Impact Fund to enhance a financial support program for survivors of gender-based violence. Fourth- and fifth-generation members of the Scripps family – historically rooted in Cincinnati – created the Scripps Family Impact Fund as a way to invest in “big impact” charitable projects across the United States.
Reds' trade acquisition could be ditched quickly following TJ Friedl's injury update
The Cincinnati Reds fanbase cannot wait for TJ Friedl to return to the team. Arguably the Reds' most valuable player from a year ago, Friedl has hit the IL three different times this season. The Reds' centerfielder missed Opening Day after injuring his shoulder, was out for over a week...
Cincinnati Bearcats Quarterback Race: Three Players to Watch
The Cincinnati Bearcats are one of the Big 12 teams going into fall workouts with an unsettled situation at starting quarterback. Emory Jones ran out of eligibility, so his transfer in to the Bearcats last season was a short-term solution. Coach Scott Satterfield has options going into fall workouts, each of which could be longer-term plays as the Bearcats begin their second year in the Big 12.
Yoga event in Covington raising money to support families who lost a loved one
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC)- The "All Hail Caesar" yoga event is in honor of a local man who passed away from cancer. Proceeds go to supporting Fernside which is a nonprofit that supports grieving families. Kristen Carnevale and her three kids received love and support at Fernside after they lost Caesar...
Mainly Dry Sunday Afternoon, Clouds Increase
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Sunshine at times, but clouds increase, Sunday afternoon. Humidity will remain low, with a daytime high of 85 degrees. Just a slight chance of a pop up south of Cincinnati. Storm chances return Monday and Tuesday with scattered thunderstorms. We do not expect severe weather at this...
Giron saves championship point against Michelsen to win first ATP Tour title in Newport
Marcos Giron is proving age is just a number. The 30-year-old is playing the best tennis of his career in 2024 and on Sunday the American won his first ATP Tour title, defeating #NextGenATP countryman Alex Michelsen 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-5 to claim the trophy in at the Infosys Hall of Fame Open in Newport. The champion saved match point with an ace at 4-5, 30/40 in the deciding set and clinched victory with his 13th ace of the match.
Epson Tour Winner Soo Bin Joo Makes Ace in Final Round of Dana Open
Sarah Kellam is a Kentucky native and played collegiate golf at Northern Kentucky University. She currently serves as a Manager of Digital Content and prior to the LPGA, Sarah worked as a freelance content creator. — Epson Tour winner Soo Bin Joo made the first hole-in-one of her LPGA Tour career on Sunday at the Dana Open. The Republic of Korea native aced the par-3 2nd hole at Highland Meadows Golf Club, holing out from 148 yards with her 6-iron to card the second hole-in-one of the week in the Buckeye State.
Review: TICK, TICK… BOOM! at The Carnegie
This past Friday evening on July 19th, The Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky opened their latest show of the 2024 summer theatre season. By the end of the night, this new production Jonathan Larson’s musical Tick, Tick… Boom! was met with a huge positive reaction. Written by the man who would go on to pen the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent just a few years later, Tick, Tick… Boom! takes a look at themes from Larson’s own life and presents them in a semi-autobiographical fashion. After Larson’s death in 1996, acclaimed playwright David Auburn reconstructed the original one-man show into a fully fledged, multi-character musical that went on to premiere Off-Broadway in 2001. As a result, the foreshadowing within the show is apparent when considering his future theatrical tour de force, as well as the heartbreak of his unexpected passing during the process of said project.
Off-duty Lexington police officer arrested for DUI
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington police officer has been arrested and charged with DUI. According to the Lexington Police Department, officer Rachael Curnutte was arrested Sunday after an officer observed her driving her personal vehicle on Man O’ War Blvd. During the course of the investigation, officers determined...
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