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The Courier Journal wins big at Kentucky Press Association awards. Here are the winners
The Courier Journal won 22 awards in the Kentucky Press Association awards Friday night.
The newspaper staff won awards in the Daily 2 category, including second place in the General Excellence category. The category applies to newspapers that publish four days per week or more with a certified circulation of 10,001 and above, according to the Kentucky Press association awards.
“It’s always great for The Courier Journal journalists to be recognized for their work,” Courier Journal Editor Mary Irby-Jones said. “We really strive to do journalism that has an impact on our community, and that changes the lives and hold people accountable.”
Enterprise reporter Stephanie Kuzydym won the 2023 Jon Fleischaker Freedom of Information Award, presented by the Associated Press, in the Daily Division, for her Safer Sidelines project, which investigated “sudden death in high school sports.” Her work also won first place in the Best Investigative Story or Series.
“It is also an honor for us to win the Jon Fleischaker award for the second year in a row,” Irby-Jones said. “We will continue to do work that seeks to have open government and seeks to provide a way for the public to access public information.”
First place
- Best editorial writer, 1st place — Courier Journal editorial board
- Best breaking news coverage, 1st place — Krista Johnson, “Bus delays, overcrowding mark first day of school at JCPS”
- Best columnist, 1st place — Maggie Menderski
- Best investigative story or series, 1st place — Stephanie Kuzydym, Safer Sidelines
- Best editorial page, 1st place —Bonnie Feldkamp
- Best headline writer, 1st place—Veda Morgan
- Best feature picture, 1st place— Sam Upshaw Jr.
Second place
- Best breaking news coverage, 2nd place —Courier Journal Staff
- Best general news story, 2nd place — Olivia Krauth
- Best columnist, 2nd place — Joe Gerth
- Best business/agribusiness story, 2nd place — Matt Glowicki
- Best headline writer, 2nd place — Nick Hollkamp
- Best general news picture, 2nd place— Jeff Faughender
- Best picture essay, 2nd place tie— Michael Clevenger
- General Excellence (Daily 2 division), 2nd place — The Courier Journal
Third place
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As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.
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COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.
Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.
“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”
The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)
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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.
13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, March 1, 2026 winning numbers for each game.
Cash Ball
03-07-16-32, Cash Ball: 25
Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
Evening: 4-5-5
Midday: 3-1-4
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Pick 4
Evening: 3-8-0-2
Midday: 6-2-3-9
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10-11-12-35-56, Bonus: 04
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