Aidan Leonard

Newscast Producer for @KRCG13. Former Editor in Chief at @NewsRecord_UC. Cincinnati ‘25. Boston sports fan. Basketball is all about runs.

[Aidan Leonard @ALeonard0905]

With the 2024 season wrapped up for UC, my time covering football for @NewsRecord_UC has concluded

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The first football game I ever got to cover for TNR in person was the spring football game my sophomore year thanks to @bartlelo in 2023. Also the first "game" under new Head Coach @CoachSattUC. Despite it just being a "team scrimmage" I learned from that experience that I was ready for the bigger stage, reporting on real football games.

Heading into my junior year, I was blessed to be offered the Sports Editor job thanks to @Allison_Kiehl. Leading the sports department, I was now able to live a dream of covering every single football game alongside one of best friends and the Sports Reporter @TEasterday47.

Applying and getting the Editor in Chief position limited my ability to cover as much sports, but I was still able to report on football and sit in the Nippert press box with Tyler.

For two years, we sat side by side. Running down the steps after games to get down to the field, sitting next to each other in the press conferences, having sports debates mid game, and forcing Tyler to read my nonsensical tweet drafts. Through it all, I learned the greatest part of my time covering football was not just the ability to do two things I love (watch football and write), but it was the people that made it the most special.

Seeing the incredible photographers and my great friends @maylea_salmon @LydiaSchembre @izzinchini before kickoff up in the press box or on the sidelines after the game. Sitting beside @TEasterday47 & @CalebTheInsider in the press box and the multitude of other journalists or couldn't have been any nicer to @TEasterday47 and I when we first started.

@Knickoson42 who was the first to ever introduce himself to me and make me feel welcome, @MeyerNeil6 who has answered any question we ever had and is always helping us when we get lost, @_JT_Smith for the first bumps anytime we see him, and @zachstipe & @DavidECohen_ for giving us the ability to do what we do.

The people I have met and been able to know through football has been the biggest joy of all. Although my time with @NewsRecord_UC has not ended, wanted to give a special recognition to every single one of these people who have played a huge role in my career and life.

[Matt Norlander @MattNorlander]

Breaking news: Utah State coach Jerrod Calhoun has agreed to be the next coach at Cincinnati and will return to his alma mater, sources told @CBSSports. Calhoun, 44, just took USU to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments. He'd been Cincy's top target for weeks. https://t.co/lSlWHw71aB

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

Sources: Cincinnati has parted ways with Wes Miller.

[Chatterbox Sports @CBoxSports]

Terry Nelson didn’t hold back after Cincinnati’s late collapse against UCF.

The Bearcats radio voice questioned the team’s IQ following the blown lead.

[Aidan Leonard @ALeonard0905]

All time collapse by Cincinnati

[Aidan Leonard @ALeonard0905]

HUGH-S-A

[Aidan Leonard @ALeonard0905]

Frame it!

[Aidan Leonard @ALeonard0905]

Easily one of the coolest venues I’ve ever been to

[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Schools across Mid-Missouri remain closed, a house fire in Mexico was caused by too many space heaters, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[New England Patriots @Patriots]

SUPER BOWL BOUND!!!!!!!!

[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Update: CPD arrested four suspects in connection with the Ridgemont Court homicide, medical groups are suing to reverse changes for CDC's childhood vaccine recommendations, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Columbia Police are investigating after a shots-fired incident, a cannabis dispensary sustained fire damage Thursday night, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Columbia man in custody after four-hour standoff, state transportation leaders met with Boone County Community Leaders to discuss I-70 improvements, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Governor Kehoe delivers State of the State address, new data shows grocery prices rose last month, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Governor Kehoe to deliver State of the State this afternoon, suspect in custody following homicide in Jefferson City, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

JCPD is searching for a suspect after a fatal shooting, a new resource is coming to Jefferson City for infant parents in crisis, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Protesters take to the streets in Columbia, internet expansion coming to Missouri, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Mizzou men's basketball makes history, Eldon to use a chlorination process to disinfect water lines, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Mandatory boil order in Eldon is lifted, a Fulton man accused of a fatal shooting in Columbia appears before a judge, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

https://t.co/2PZsAPcEPS

[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he is "innocent," an arrest warrant has been issued for the man who crashed his car into a memory care home, and more in today's Morning Minute!

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[KRCG 13 @KRCG13]

Chiefs officially leaving Missouri, the Columbia dog breeder pleads guilty, and more in today's Morning Minute! 📺

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