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The River: Plenty of tales to tell in whispered tones — some about how to be rid of troublemakers
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…

Schickel presents resolution to recognize Irene and Charles Patrick in naming of KY Route 20
Senator John Schickel this week presented Senate Joint Resolution 27 (SJR 27) for discussion before the Senate Transportation Committee. If…

Kenton County Public Library-Independence offers staff-made planetarium; connect with the stars
Kenton County Public Library staff built a planetarium out of cardboard at the Independence branch. Patrons are invited to sit…

Covington officials condemn proposed legislation that would ‘shut down’ city’s PRIDE celebrations
City of Covington officials are strongly condemning legislation being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly that apparently would shut down…

Mike Tussey: Turkeys, hooks, washouts, and triplicates … the names of the game
How about Bowling? Is it hard to play? Is it expensive? My neighbor bowls, looks like it might be fun….

Kentucky by Heart: 20th-century American writer A.B. Guthrie, known for westerns, got start in Lexington
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you want to make it big in the writing world, Kentucky might be a…

Our Rich History: Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights movement, and NKY’s leadership
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune It was Friday, March 5, 1964, and the weather was cold and…

The River: 1952 started badly but ended up being the year a young boy really connected with the river
(Editor’s note: The Captain is taking a bit of a break and will be back soon. So we are sharing…

Local researcher helped develop Q-Collar device that Eagles running back will be wearing in Super Bowl
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Another NFL season will come to an end on Sunday, but the persisting problem…

Attorney Asma Uddin to discuss the impact of polarization on religious liberty Feb. 16 at TMU
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter A leader? Maybe. A pioneer? Perhaps. Asma T. Uddin (Pronounced You-deen) says in some ways…

Portrait honoring late Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Wil Schroder to be unveiled Friday at Capitol
The Supreme Court of Kentucky will dedicate a portrait of late Justice Wil Schroder at an unveiling ceremony Friday at…

Mike Tussey: All about the love affair with the cars of our lives. . . oh the memories!
For most of us, our second most important purchase would be that of your car. Without any doubt, the first…

Kentucky by Heart: Some ideas for all-season romantic destinations as Valentines Day nears
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist With Valentine’s Day at our doorstep, the time gets many Kentuckians focusing on matters of…

Our Rich History: Men’s basketball through history of Villa Madonna, Thomas More College/University
By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Thomas More University Part 81 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University,…

The River: Memories stirred like river mud — of Patty Boy, of camps, of long swims, of new wonders
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

Keven Moore: OSHA growing sharper teeth; are you ready? New guidance means more effective penalties
On Jan. 26, OSHA announced it issued new enforcement guidance making its penalties more effective to stop employers from repeatedly…

Kentucky performers have until March 15 to apply for inclusion in KAC’s Performing Artists Directory
Kentucky performers in music, dance, theater and storytelling who are interested in applying for the Kentucky Arts Council’s Performing Artists…

Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road to begin in-person cookie booth sales in NKY Friday
The Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) will begin in-person cookie booth sales this Friday, February 3 at a…

Mike Tussey: That growl you hear is coming from a very powerful, fearless weapon — the police K9
One of the toughest assignments a Police Officer can accept is that of joining the K9 Division. In 1974, I…

Kentucky by Heart: Their home may be Cincinnati, but the Bengals share many ties with Kentucky
Hey, or should I say ‘Who dey’?… what about those Bengals? It was a tough last-second loss to the Chiefs…

Our Rich History: Historical perspective and focus — the fine arts at Villa Madonna College
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 80 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University, 1971–2021…