Special Olympics ‘Flame’ across America stops in Florence Thursday, on way to world games
Special to NKyTribune A bit of Special Olympics history will make a stop in Northern Kentucky when the Special Olympics…
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Rep. Mike Denham: Remembering D-Day, we recognize those who fought and died
As our nation readies this summer to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, it is…
Keven Moore: Old dump truck is missing no more, thanks to power of social media
In late April, I had lunch with Joe Garera, the safety director for Spartan Construction, before heading out to complete…
Sports Notes: Maybe it’s just the timing, but why isn’t UK football generating more buzz?
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Maybe it’s just the timing. Folks are concentrating on graduations and planning summer vacations….
Kentucky by Heart: Former boxer Stitch noted more for his feats outside the ring
In the 1950s and early into 1960, Louisville’s Rudell Stitch was a highly successful amateur and professional boxer. He ranked…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati chili — in all its ways — is a regional specialty with a host of afficianados
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Commentary: Having a 529 plan can help families ensure a brighter future for children
Graduation season reminds us of just how quickly children grow up and head off to college. Fortunately, parents can start…
Carrollton police send mentally ill man to Florida, despite judge’s orders; now he’s in Campbell court
By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Adam Horine leaned on the courtroom podium, wept and begged. He…
As canine influenza spreads to neighboring states, officials urge dog owners to be vigilant
As a new strain of canine influenza continues to spread, including to some states bordering Kentucky, officials say there is…
Pike Street businessman and resident complains of damage from rocking concrete panel over sinkhole
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Ever since the fall, when a sinkhole developed on West Pike Street near Madison, the…
Johnathan Gay: New life, fresh beginnings, renewed optimism in Eastern Kentucky
Springtime is a season for green-shoots: new life, fresh beginnings, renewed optimism. This spring, the same might be said for…
Splash of yellow in fields across state show Kentucky’s increasing interest in canola
By Katie Pratt Special to KyForward With the state’s first canola crushing facility coming online this past December, interest in…
NKYHatesHeroin to hold second annual 5K walk/run on Saturday, starting at Simon Kenton High School
For the second year, NKYHatesHeroin.Com will hold a 5K Walk/Run to help raise funds and awareness for its efforts to…
Elsmere Fire Department needs help to pay for new truck, Mubea and Mazak already chipping in
By Mark Hansel Northern Kentucky Tribune Managing Editor The Elsmere Fire Department is looking for a little help. It needs…
Liane Crossley: Could fewer foals increase Triple Crown chances for American Pharoah?
(Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since the original posting on June 1, 2014) The question has been asked…
Pollinators are endangered but so necessary; please consider them when planning your plantings
By Lyn Hacker NKyTribune Contributor Whoa, temps in the low 40’s the end of May? I don’t know. Can we…
Freedom waste another strong pitching performance by Casey as CornBelters complete sweep
The Florence Freedom failed to provide any run support for starter Casey and fell to the Normal CornBelters by a…
Special Olympics Kentucky to celebrate 45th anniversary at 2015 State Summer Games
Special Olympics Kentucky will celebrate 45 years of service to Kentuckians with intellectual disabilities and their families at the organization’s…
Veteran coach amazed by his Scott baseball team’s successful playoff run
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Jeff Trame has coached successful teams in four different high school sports, but…
Comer encourages supporters to back Bevin
In a letter to supporters on his campaign Facebook page Friday, Agriculture Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate James Comer conceded and threw…
DCCH Music Fest draws big crowd
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor A rainbow provided the perfect backdrop for the large crowd that turned out Friday night to support…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Free Fishing Weekend great for kids as well as lapsed anglers
By Lee McClellan Special to KyForward FRANKFORT, Ky. – Free fishing weekend is one of the best avenues to introduce…