Jamie Vaught: Cats lightly regarded by preseason polls, but Stoops’ troops seen as darkhorse
As we all know, UK has a football program on the rise, but the preseason folks are still cautious about…
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Bill Straub: When it comes to replacing Obamacare, McConnell, GOP make sure the fix is in
WASHINGTON – Let’s get a few things straight. Republicans control both the House and Senate and they are on the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: State’s 225th anniversary recalls Kentucky’s early bountiful resources, native peoples
First of two-part series, in honor of Kentucky’s 225th anniversary of statehood, explores the flora and fauna of early Kentucky,…
Kentucky by Heart: Community volunteer Nichols sees role as giving hope to those down on their luck
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I would have to see a whole lot more out of her before I’d ever…
Still Winning: Ex-Wildcat Darius Miller helps lead German team to third straight BBL championship
Already a professional at playing basketball, Darius Miller appears to be a pro at winning championships. The former Kentucky…
Rural Blog: Minimum wage isn’t enough to cover two-bedroom apartment anywhere in U.S., report says
On average, how much income does someone in your state need to rent a two-bedroom apartment? The National Low Income…
Tapwrit overtakes favored Irish War Cry at top of the stretch to capture 149th Belmont Stakes
Tapwrit handed trainer Todd Pletcher a third career victory in the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA…
Omaha Bound: Cards end Wildcats’ record-setting season with 6-2 victory for College World Series berth
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville’s determined baseball players had waited three years for this…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Fun the key to encourage your young angler’s growing interest this summer
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune If free fishing weekend was a home run with your kiddos, you might be…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Helping others and being around horses the mission of Therapeutic Riding
New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding began as a dream of Julie Peterson. A way to both help others and be around…
Chef Foster: Here’s a mini challenge — plan an entire meal around a trip to the Farmer’s Market
The time is fast approaching when you can start to put together whole dishes and even meals from the farmer’s…
Rural Blog: Eastern Kentucky lawyer convicted in disability-fraud case may have fled the U.S.
The Eastern Kentucky lawyer who pleaded guilty to defrauding taxpayers out of $550 million in Social Security disability benefits has…
Bevin announces appointment of nine members to newly created Charter Schools Advisory Council
Gov. Matt Bevin has named nine members to the Charter Schools Advisory Council, created by the 2017 Kentucky General Assembly….
Keven Moore: Pet ownership brings great rewards, but don’t overlook the potential risk factor
According to Statista.com 68 percent of all households in the United States own pets, up from 56 percent in 1988….
Bill Straub: Stance of Pruitt, Trump, McConnell on global warming issue does a disservice to the nation
WASHINGTON – Apparently they don’t offer course work in science or mathematics at Lafayette High School and Georgetown College, two…
Attorney General to challenge Bevin’s ‘absolute authority’ over recent revamping of education boards
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he is demanding Gov. Matt Bevin rescind a June 2 executive order dissolving…
Classic Empire taken out of Belmont due to injury; Irish War Cry now the favorite in field of 12
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent Irish War Cry, 10th in the Kentucky Derby as the second choice, is the morning-line…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Once upon a time, American bison was free-ranging native Kentucky species
During Kentucky’s pioneer era, longhunters and early explorers feasted on buffalo steaks and roasts. Herds were vast and had a…
Trump to outline infrastructure plan that could help rural areas, but details are still in the works
Following criticism that his proposed budget would hit rural areas hardest, President Trump will travel to Ohio and Kentucky today…
Kentucky by Heart: Summers in Nebraska meant visiting the cousins, royal treatment — and adventure
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My love affair with Kentucky started as a child while growing up in southern Campbell…
Jamie Vaught: Former Browns’ star Green ‘blown away’ by selection to Kentucky Football Hall of Fame
If you are a true pro football fan, you probably have heard of Ernie Green. As you may recall, Green…
Belmont Stakes: Twelve things you might not know about third jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown
By Christina Moore Special to NKyTribune The Belmont Stakes is Saturday, and the historic race is one of the most…