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Ohio soccer picks up first win in 4-0 win at NKU
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — The Ohio soccer team (1-0-1) returned to action Tuesday night, taking on Northern Kentucky (0-2-0) on the road, with the Bobcats leaving victorious, 4-0. Overall, Ohio outshot NKU, 19-5, with 10 shots on goal to the Norse’s two. NKU keepers recorded two saves, while Ohio took four corner kicks. Individually, Jamison Brooker (Powell, Ohio) and Scout Murray (Chicago, Ill.) tied the lead for Ohio with two...
District: No students injured after Boone County school bus involved in crash
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. — Emergency officials responded Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving a school bus in Boone County. It happened around 4:15 p.m. on River Road, near North Bend Road in Hebron. According to Boone County Schools, 18 students were on board the bus when it crashed into...
Sunshine Class at Kentucky State Fair Breaks Barriers and Records: Inclusive Livestock Competition Anticipates Record Participation on August 22
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 21, 2024) – Looking ahead to a jam-packed Thursday at the Kentucky State Fair, fair officials and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture are anticipating record-breaking participation in the annual Sunshine Livestock Class on Thursday, August 22 at 4 p.m. in Broadbent Arena with more than 60 participants. The Sunshine Class offers an opportunity for individuals with special needs to work in a show ring at the Kentucky State Fair. Working with a mentor, the exhibitor will show the animal and at the end, all are presented with a championship banner.
Cincinnati Zoo half price for Hamilton County residents this weekend
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Hamilton County residents will receive half-price admission to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden this weekend. The discounted rate will be from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25 as part of Hamilton County Appreciation Days. “We appreciate the support that we receive from Hamilton County residents...
Dump truck fire reported on Annwood Street in East Walnut Hills
CINCINNATI — A truck fire has been reported on Annwood Street in East Walnut Hills. The vehicle on fire is reportedly a dump truck. The extent of the damage has not been confirmed at this time. Cincinnati fire department responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic...
Attention remains on backed-up car rider lines, while JCPS applauds back-to-school bus routes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Board is applauding the improvements to the bus routes to start off the school year, but now all eyes are turned to the car rider lines that are getting congested along the roads. JCPS Chief Operations Officer Dr. Rob Fulk...
Kentucky hits budget triggers for income tax rate cut in 2026
Kentucky’s individual income tax rate will be lowered to 3.5% at the beginning of 2026, as the state budget met the conditions to trigger such a cut at the end of the past fiscal year. State Budget Director John Hicks told state legislators the tax cut triggers were met...
Corporex names Brett Blackwell as president, COO
Covington-based real estate developer Corporex has announced the appointment of a new president and chief operating officer. Effective Sept. 1, Brett Blackwell, the company’s chief finance officer, will subsume the new role in addition to continuing his current responsibilities. “I am honored to take on this leadership role at...
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