Wiggins, Hendrix lead hot Highlands’ Bluebirds into 9th Region finals over Dixie Heights
By Dan Weber NKyTribune Sports Reporter Highlands’ top-ranked Bluebirds have had a big edge when it comes to this Ninth…
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Two NKY students — from Highlands, Beechwood — among U.S. Presidential Scholars ’24; only 5 in state
Staff report Two NKY students are among five Kentucky students of the 161 high school seniors named to the U.S….
NKU is on the road with President Cady Short-Thompson, Victor E. Viking and others to visit local high schools
Northern Kentucky University is taking its show on the road again this year. They’re loading up a bus with VIPs…
Fort Thomas Education Foundation announces Teachers of the Year, Outstanding Support Staff
The Fort Thomas Education Foundation (FTEF) has announced the organization’s annual Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) Teachers of the Year…
Dale Mueller, Luke Maile among latest group of inductees into LaRosa’s High School Hall of Fame
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Dale Mueller, the coach who led Highlands football teams to 11 state championships and…
Prep Sports Report: Quarterbacks hope impressive senior seasons entice college recruiting offers
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Logan Verax and Brody Benke, two Northern Kentucky high school quarterbacks who had exceptional…
Two NKY educators among 10 from across state named to KDE’s 2023-24 Innovative Teacher Cohort
The Kentucky Innovative Learning Network (KY ILN) has announced the selection of 10 educators for its 2023-2024 Innovative Teacher Fellowship…
Prep Sports Notebook: Walton-Verona extends string of 8th Region All “A” Classic baseball championships
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona’s baseball team claimed the 8th Region All “A” Classic championship trophy for the…
High school rivals pulled together in fundraising basketball game for student with rare form of cancer
By Jake Dickman NKyTribune intern Students from two historic high school rivals put their strong feelings aside and came together…
Point/Arc’s Apparel shop prints Thomas Burns t-shirts for fundraiser and tonight’s Cov-Cath game
The Point/Arc and its Apparel Shop is stepped up for a good cause to make the popular T-Shirts for the…
Gateway to host area high school students today as part of National Manufacturing Month program
Gateway Community and Technical College will host area high school students today for its annual Manufacturing Day in recognition of…
Highlands overcomes sloppy start to beat Covington Catholic 32-21 at Dennis Griffin Stadium
By Blake Lehmann NKyTribune sports reporter Despite a sloppy first quarter where they would give up three turnovers, the Highlands…
Two NKY teachers — from Highlands, Newport — among semi-finalists for ’23 KY Teacher of the Year
Eleven outstanding teachers from across the state are semifinalists for the 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award, the Kentucky…
Highland High School Theatre wins seven Cappies Award for spring musical, Crazy for You
Highlands High School Theatre has won seven Cappies for their spring musical Crazy For You. Winners were announced at the…
Highlands senior Lance Borden named semi-finalist in 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Highlands High School senior Lance Borden has been named one of 620 semifinalists from around the country in the 2022…
Former Highlands High School standout and coach Homer Rice honored with statue at Georgia Tech
The Georgia Institute of Technology unveiled a statue on campus in Atlanta to pay tribute to Dr. Homer Rice, a…
NKY students among winners in Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs annual Demo Day Competitions
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) kept pushing boundaries and attaining new heights this summer as it added a second…
Soccer players from six N.Ky. high schools on select team that won boys 16-under national title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Soccer players from six Northern Kentucky high schools are members of the Kings Hammer…
Highlands High School recognizes students who are “signing up” for college arts/communications studies
Thirty-two students from Highlands High School’s Arts Departments will announce their intentions to further their arts studies in the fall…
Prep Sports Notebook: Marie Kiefer, Sam Vinson selected for Kentucky All-Stars basketball teams
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The leading scorers on two local teams that won region championships were selected to…
Fort Thomas Education Foundation names Outstanding Teachers of the Year
The FTEF (Fort Thomas Education Foundation) has named its 2020-2021 Outstanding Teachers of the Year. Each year the FTEF and…
Highlands hires former LexCath head coach Bob Sphire to lead Bluebirds football program
The Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced Thursday that Bob Sphire has been hired as the football head coach at Highlands…