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Rep. Adam Koenig speaks to Mark Collier on HB 137 (Sports Wagering bill) 
The measure has passed (19-0)  by the House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Wednesday morning. 
Under the measure, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission would be the state body that oversees sports betting. 
It provides for sports wagering only to be permitted at Kentucky racetracks, a professional sports venue, or by an online or smartphone app. 
According to the bill, some of the professional events that could be bet on include the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the Professional Golfers Association, NASCAR races and others. 
College sporting events would include those sanctioned by the NCAA and NAIA, but not any games where a Kentucky team is playing. 
International events such as the Olympics and World Cup soccer could also be available, if approved by the racing commission. 
Several other events within a game to be bet on could be included, such as a co

Fort Thomas resident, Trevor Steinhauser, started a podcast called Stigmatized.  Mark Collier interviews Trevor about why he started it, what listeners can expect and why it will appeal to everyone.  It's launch will begin in August 2019 and will feature stories of awareness, education, hope and community.  RELATED: Trevor Steinhauser's story on Fort Thomas Matters  From his website:  "I am a fearless advocate for all things to do with behavioral health. Having been down this road, I am passionate about helping others. I myself am in long term recovery and have talked to hundreds of people over the last few years. I feel it is time for everyone to have the opportunity to hear from a wide range of amazing people. Listening to the stories of others is a therapeutic way to address these issues. In this podcast we will explore the human condition through real and raw conversations. We all have a little crazy is in us so we are going to have fun along the way while raising awareness for this community that se

Interview with resident Disney expert and Fort Thomas Independent School Superintendent, Dr. Karen Cheser.    Fort Thomas Education Foundation Fundraiser - Disney World Package Giveaway ($3000 value)   Hotel accommodations donated by Dr. Karen Cheser and Scott Richards, benefits go toward Fort Thomas Education Foundation.    $20/ticket, drawing Friday, May 24. To buy tickets email FTEFDisneyRaffle@gmail.com  or call 859-815-2004.  

NKU Basketball Player Writes Scathing Editorial on Coach's Behaviors Link to the story. A Northern Kentucky University basketball player published an editorial on the behavior and antics of Head Coach Camryn Whitaker, in which she characterized the coach of bullying and abusive behavior. Taryn Taugher, a redshirt junior from Freeland High School in Michigan, published an article today in The Odyssey Online in which she describes the tarnished relationship she and other players have had with Whitaker. The Odyssey is a crowdsourced media model, allowing authors to submit content to be placed on their site. Taugher took to social media to release her editorial. "I am finally speaking out about the abuse my teammates and I have endured for 3 years now at Northern Kentucky University. This needs to stop now," she wrote. The article, entitled, "Behind Closed Doors: Abuse In Northern Kentucky University Women's Basketball Program" details Taugher's conversations and alleged abuse that she and other athletes