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John Calipari 'made the NBA run through Kentucky' before stunning move to Arkansas, Karl-Anthony Towns says
Legendary college basketball coach John Calipari shook up the sports world this offseason with his stunning departure from Kentucky and intra-conference move to Arkansas, ending a remarkable tenure with the Wildcats that saw his program win at the highest level and send hordes of stars to the NBA. Among his countless former players, Karl-Anthony Towns said he was taken aback by Calipari's decision to leave Lexington and take on a new coaching job for the 2024-25 season.
City will begin process of replacing Newman soon
The Henderson City Commission will soon start advertising to fill City Manager Buzzy Newman’s position. At Tuesday’s commission meeting, Newman asked that the commission start the process. He said it will take months if all goes well. Newman told the commission that he plans to retire early in...
High School Football: 2024 Blitz 5 Preseason Top 25
Highlighting the 2024 Preseason Blitz 5 Top 25 presented by TriStateFootball.com is one state champion (East Central), two state runners-up (Cooper & Covington Catholic), four state semifinalists/regional champions (Moeller, Anderson, Highlands & Beechwood) and four regional runners-up (Lakota West, Withrow, Badin & Ryle) from 2023. Yet, it is Princeton topping...
Wires down reported on Zagar Drive in Union Township
BATAVIA, Ohio — Downed wires have been reported on Zagar Drive in Union Township. There have been no reports of the wires sparking. Clermont County fire responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch morning headlines from...
Crash with injuries reported on I-275 eastbound in Sharonville
SHARONVILLE, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on Interstate 275 eastbound near exit 44 in Sharonville. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed. The left lane is reportedly blocked by the vehicles involved in the crash. Traffic delays may occur in the area. Hamilton...
Insurance prior authorizations delay critical health care. Ohio bill to combat it could be improved
As a cancer physician, last year I was reminded that lymphoma does not wait for insurance company approval. A patient in our clinic was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, an aggressive cancer. The lymphoma was growing quickly, and one mass had caused her kidneys to fail. This was a high-stakes situation, because diffuse large […]
Fall semester at NKU begins Monday
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (WXIX) - Northern Kentucky University welcomes more than 15,000 students as the fall semester begins on Monday. New this academic year, the university has added an Artificial Intelligence Minor program. NKU is the first in the state to offer it. The university created the new program due...
Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire returns with fiery sauces, salsas, contests and more
Foodies who enjoy a little (or a lot) of spice will soon gather for Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire. The annual two-day event at the Oscar Event Center and The Oscar Station at the grocery megacomplex in Fairfield will feature hot sauces, hot rides, new competitions, and much more. Of course, the focus of the event centers on the sauces, but also salsas, marinades, beef jerky, mustards, and rubs.
Bengals' Sam Hubbard opens another location for business he co-owns
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard took a break from his preparation for the season to help a local business. Hubbard stopped by the new Contrast Studios in Hyde Park Sunday afternoon. He was also joined by Ted Karras. Hubbard is a part owner of the facility. Contrast...
Ohio Woman Finally Arrested After Evading Police For Allegedly Stealing $1.5M From Medicaid
Police have found and arrested an Ohio woman following her indictment for medical fraud. Janay Corbitt allegedly stole $1.5 million from Ohio Medicaid. According to WDTN, the 36-year-old has evaded authorities for months. In May, a Franklin County grand jury initially indicted her on eight felony counts. However, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost disclosed that Corbitt has been located and is currently detained in Texas. Her charges include medical fraud, aggravated theft, and forgery. Yost’s Health Care Fraud Unit uncovered Corbitt’s scheme, which included identity theft. She allegedly stole multiple identities to launch her two fake behavioral health counseling agencies...
Ohio graduate was ordering food from Taco Bell drive-thru. Another driver shot her dead in horror murder-suicide
A woman was shot and killed while she was picking up food from a Taco Bell drive-thru in Ohio in what police say was a horror murder-suicide. On Wednesday night, Megan Keleman was in the driver's seat of her car ordering food at a Taco Bell in Stow, when Jason Williams, 53, rammed her car from the rear, the New York Post reported.
Southfield Police searching for man believed to be armed, driving to Ohio in a Ford Fusion
Southfield Police are requesting assistance to find a man believed to be armed and a danger to himself. Derrick Perez, 33, is believed to be driving to Ohio in a Ford Fusion.
Reds acquire trade deadline castoff after Dodgers hastily DFA’d him
The Reds made a rather quiet addition on Sunday afternoon after it was reported by New York Post columnist Jon Heyman that Cincinnati had claimed veteran infielder Amed Rosario off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rosario was DFA's by the Dodgers last week in order to activate Mookie Betts...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to speak at Democratic National Convention
Beshear said he be will be “talking about how we’ve got to elect Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States.” Hadley Duvall, an abortion rights advocate from Owensboro, will also speak.
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