Daily editionSunday, October 18th, 2026
Good morning, Covington.
The 5AM Covington Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
Community
The Ion Center for Violence Prevention celebrates 50 years with its Toast for Hope 50th Anniversary Golden Gala at The Newport Car Barn on Oct. 30.
The event offers live music, food stations, an open bar, auction, games and will honor board member Chris Bochenek with the ICON Award.
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Business
CVG has launched new automated dining concepts in Concourse B today in partnership with Evolvending, offering fresh meals near Gate B21.
The setup includes White Castle, Wow Bao, Evolve CAFE and The Amish Pretzel Co., with options set to rotate based on traveler demand.
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Education
KASA’s Principal for a Day program is underway as local elected officials–including Rep. Kimberly Moser and Rep. Ryan Bivens–visit Covington schools to shadow principals and meet educators.
The initiative runs through mid-November to foster informed public education policy.
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Health
Lee Ramsey (owner of Sanctify Fitness in Covington) explains that chronic exhaustion from everyday stress and self-neglect can make it hard to feel vibrant, urging locals to ask what excites them to reclaim energy.
His fitness column shares practical self-care ideas for a healthier life.
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Kentuckians now have a free guided search tool on FindHelpNow.org to quickly find mental health, substance use, and recovery providers using filters for payment, language, and age+ it directs users to crisis help through 988 and 911 and was developed by the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health.
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Sports
After a slow first half, the Brossart Mustangs recovered to beat Ludlow 26-17 on Friday in Alexandria.
Landon Spaulding led the team with 148 rushing yards and two scores as his team moved closer to a home playoff game.
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Simon Kenton secured a 13-12 district win on Friday after freshman Ethan Hopkins threw a 30-yard touchdown and sophomore Jackson Ober made two key interceptions.
The Pioneers will play for the district title next Friday when Ryle visits the field.
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NewCath upset unbeaten Dayton in a Class 1A district game Friday as the underdog Breds scored 47 to 7 to extend a win streak dating back to 1998.
Coach Terry Brown praised the team for disciplined play that led to the decisive victory.
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