The backyard boys of summer enjoying their Ft. Mitchell Field of Dreams, thanks to Hetzel family
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter In a time when sportswriters and others lament the decline of backyard baseball, Cole Hetzel…
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Our Rich History: Betty Clooney, ‘the best of us,’ and part of ‘devoted’ and famous sister singing act
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Sibling singing acts have been around since families sang together for after-dinner amusement before…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Street Rod Nationals draw a crowd to Kentucky Exposition Center
For over 20 years the Street Rod Nationals have taken over the Kentucky Exposition Center with over 10,000 classic cars…
St. Henry upsets Ryle, 4-3, in first round of 9th Region baseball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The team that scored first went on to win in each of the…
BCPL June calendar for adults includes free health screening for women, start of summer concerts
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of June. Some…
Ryle softball coach endures another nail-biter in first round of 9th Region tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The Ryle softball team has been keeping coach Craig Milburn on edge with…
Sunshine, respect for fallen heroes, bring out big crowd for Florence Memorial Day Parade, program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The sun was out for the annual Florence Memorial Day Parade and members of…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival crowns new queen in Connor Rose Cook
One of the state’s most popular festivals has a new queen. Taking the 2016 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival crown this…
Sloppy fielding in the 10th inning dooms Freedom in 2-1 loss to Gateway
The Florence Freedom saw Sunday’s game slip right through their fingers in the tenth inning, falling to the Gateway Grizzlies…
Fish and Wildlife Department sets special events to highlight Free Fishing Weekend June 4-5
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will celebrate Free Fishing Weekend June 4-5, when no license is required…
Old Time Kentucky: 60 Minutes reporter Rooney got Kolb’s wartime story straight, just not his name
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist First Lieutenant Frank Kolb and his infantry company went down in history as the first…
Grand finale: Two local seniors were double-winners at state track and field championships
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Two local seniors closed out their high school track and field careers as…
WWII vet, attorney John H. Klette, Jr. earned Silver star, continues to serve his community at 97
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Decorated WWII B-17 bomber pilot John H. Klette, Jr. was 24-years-old when he enlisted to…
Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky receives $450k for adolescent substance abuse treatment
Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear will visit Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, June 1 to present the adolescent…
Five years later, community, investigators still look for answers in killings of Bill and Peggy Stephenson
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Years have passed since one of the most tragic days in Boone County history…
WWII veteran Lillard Brown celebrated 19th birthday in a foxhole under air attack, earned medals
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Someone once told WWII veteran Lillard Brown that he was a hero. “I said, “No,…
Welcome Back: Freedom catcher Wenrich shines in first game since suffering heart attack
“Wenrich, C” read in the sixth spot on the Florence Freedom’s lineup card Friday night, marking the end of a…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Declining amphibian population focus of new statewide study
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey and published this week offers…
World of Golf introduces youngsters 8-16 to the game through Sticks for Kids program
World of Golf in Florence has teamed up with the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) Foundation to provide…
KCTCS announces new president of Gateway Community & Technical College: Fernando Figueroa
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Jay K. Box announced today the appointment of Dr. Fernando Figueroa as…
Bevin suspends awarding of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel commissions to ‘review criteria’
Governor Matt Bevin has suspended indefinitely the awarding of Kentucky’s highest honor, the commission of Kentucky Colonel until he “reviews”…
Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition to host three free exercise sessions this summer
Meet new people, move your body, laugh a little (or a lot) and try something new at three classes this…