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CovCath football team gets back on track after 0-2 start with 42-3 victory against Simon Kenton
The inexperience and inconsistency that hampered Covington Catholic’s football team in back-to-back losses to start the season were swept aside Friday when a dominant home field performance resulted in a 42-3 win over Simon Kenton.
'He's a great leader.' Cam O'Hara's arm, mind lead Cooper to rivalry win over Ryle
Cooper quarterback Cam O'Hara took a snap from the 11-yard line with 43 seconds left, rolled to his right and found Isaiah Johnson in the back of the end zone for the game-winning touchdown against Ryle. "I had an out route, but he told me to run an up-and-out because the corner had...
‘Raise a Glass’ to National Bourbon Heritage Month; full slate of events on The B-Line
This September, bourbon enthusiasts are invited to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of “America’s Native Spirit.” Northern Kentucky is the edge and beginning of “bourbon country” – Kentucky – which is the epicenter of the culture and history of the spirit.
Kentucky Department of Education seeking nominations for U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking nominations from schools for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program . This is not a scholarship; however, all scholars will be honored for their accomplishments during the National Recognition Program in June 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Campbell County teacher hits Instant Play jackpot, wins $178,000 lottery prize
A Northern Kentucky preschool teacher has won over $178,000 after she played a Kentucky Lottery Instant Play game online. McKenzie Florence of Ft. Thomas downloaded the Kentucky Lottery’s app and played online for the first time on August 13th.
Secretary of State reports more than 15,000 Kentuckians join voter rolls in August
The Kentucky Secretary of State has announced that 15,239 Kentuckians registered to vote in August. “With a presidential election and two constitutional amendments on the ballot, Kentuckians are ready to be heard,” Adams said. “Register to vote or check your voting information at elect.ky.gov. ”
First Confirmed Case of ‘Sloth Fever’ Found in Kentucky
I don't think any of us had "Sloth Fever" on our 2024 Bingo Card, but here we are and it's made its way to Kentucky. The first case of Oropouche virus has been confirmed in Jefferson County, Kentucky - the first of its kind in the state. Oropouche virus is also known as "Sloth Fever" that is spread through the bite of infected biting midges, also sometimes known as a "no-see-ums." The virus can also be spread through the bite of some mosquitoes, including the kind that can spread West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses.
Some Kentucky Students May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance
Some students in Kentucky may be eligible for FEMA assistance following the severe storms that took place across the Commonwealth May 21 - 27, 2024. Kentucky College & University Students May Be Eligible For Disaster Assistance. In a press release, the Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) and...
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