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High school teammates looking forward to playing in national junior golf event on Kenton County course

May 5, 2024May 6, 20240

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Reagan Ramage and Kendall Brissey have shared a lot of success playing on Cooper…

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KY Teacher Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2024; submission deadline August 15

April 5, 2024April 12, 20240

The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame announced that nominations are now being accepted for the class of 2024. Established in…

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Opinion – Wes Cottongim: Kentucky can do better and must; legislature should fund teacher raises

February 22, 2024February 21, 20240

After lunch, I sat down to answer emails. To no surprise, my inbox had messages regarding the current legislative session…

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Kentuckians recognized as Healthy Kentucky Champions for work to improve community health

November 3, 2023November 2, 20230

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service In communities across the state, Kentucky residents are coming up with innovative ways to…

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Beechwood Marching Tigers capture 11th title at 2023 Class 2A State Marching Band Championship

November 2, 2023November 3, 20230

The Beechwood High School Marching Tigers won the 2023 Class 2A State Marching Band Championship October 28, securing their ninth…

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Free one-hour course aids healthcare professionals in preventing farmer suicides

December 25, 2021December 24, 20210

A free one-hour course, developed by Western Kentucky University, designed to aid healthcare professionals in acknowledging and lessening farmer suicides…

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NKU among three KY universities to receive CPE grants to increase educator diversity across state

October 5, 2021October 4, 20210

Northern Kentucky University is one of three Kentucky public universities to receive a Council on Postsecondary Education grant to support…

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Jamie Vaught: Giving up Miss Kentucky crown after two-year reign a bittersweet moment for Alex Francke

September 29, 2021September 28, 20210

Alex Francke recently has just given up her “Miss Kentucky” crown that she held for two years. Not surprisingly, it…

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Jamie Vaught: Kentucky-born author George Thomas Clark once scored 41 points in high school

June 8, 2021June 7, 20210

When I contacted author George Thomas “Tom” Clark about his recently-published books, I was stunned to learn that he was…

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Seven Northern Kentucky high school students selected for Gatton Academy Class of 2023

May 28, 2021May 27, 20210

Seven Northern Kentucky High School sophomores are among 101 from across the state selected for The Gatton Academy of Mathematics…

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Commentary: Strong school choice options is a better investment than more school spending

May 19, 2021May 19, 20210

By Gary Houchens and John Garen In a recent op-ed for the Courier Journal, Kentucky Rep. Tina Bojanowski who is…

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WKU now accepting nominations for 2021 Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame; nomination deadline May 31

March 26, 2021March 25, 20210

Nominations are now open for the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame 2021 class. Established in 2000, the Kentucky Teacher Hall…

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Jamie Vaught: UK’s Kyra Elzy credits legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt for career success

January 8, 2021January 6, 20210

More than 25 years ago, when current University of Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kyra Elzy starred at Oldham County High…

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Billy Reed: Johnny Oldham, dead at 90, was one of college basketball’s historically important coaches

December 6, 2020December 5, 20202

The death of one of college basketball’s most historically important coaches on Nov. 23 received scant attention outside Bowling Green,…

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Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests open to students of all ages in Kentucky

November 15, 2020November 14, 20202

Students of all ages can explore Kentucky’s mighty oaks through this year’s Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests.  The…

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Former Scott HS standout off to torrid start at Georgetown (Ky.); Thomas More game postponed

November 11, 2020November 10, 20200

By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Former Scott High School basketball star Jake Ohmer is scoring points in bunches for…

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Louisville football players ‘ready to go’ for opener against Western Kentucky on Saturday night

September 10, 2020September 9, 20200

By Rocco Gasparro University of Louisville The wait is almost over. The University of Louisville is two days away from…

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It’s a ‘win’ for UofL as Cardinals enter game week without any players sidelined by coronavirus

September 8, 2020September 7, 20200

By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Through what was probably a combination of discipline on the part of its players, the…

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Louisville tight ends stocked with talent; Cardinals prepare for Western Kentucky in Sept. 12 opener

September 3, 2020September 2, 20200

By Rocco Gasparro University of Louisville When University of Louisville tight ends coach Stu Holt arrived for the start of…

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Louisville linebacker Etheridge brimming with confidence as season opener against WKU nears

August 28, 2020August 27, 20200

By Tyler Nunez University of Louisville Not since his freshman year has Louisville inside linebacker Dorian Etheridge had so much…

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WKU football standouts Malone, Haggerty, Meredith earn C-USA preseason All-Conference honors

August 26, 2020August 25, 20200

Western Kentucky University football earned two individual honors and had three players named to the preseason All-Conference USA Team, as…

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WKU adds football game at Brigham Young on Oct. 31; Hilltoppers open season Sept. 12 at Louisville

August 22, 2020August 21, 20200

Western Kentucky and Brigham Young announced Friday the addition of a football game that will take place on Oct. 31…

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