Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Two good state resort parks for early summer largemouth bass fishing
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune (This is the eighth installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing…
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Jamie Vaught: Summer nonfiction reading include looks at Reagan, Nixon, Hillary … and the Cubs
This is the first of a two-part series about recently-published nonfiction books that you may enjoy during your free time…
Chef Foster: Alternative methods, new ingredients bring the excitement back to your outdoor grilling
Have you fired up your grill yet? If you’re like most of us, the grill never really got shut down…
Bevin, Gray join celebration as Valvoline opens new $35 million world headquarters building in Lexington
Gov. Matt Bevin and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray Thursday joined Valvoline Inc. executives and local officials to celebrate the grand…
Keven Moore: Despite portrayal by Hollywood, quicksand more a perceived threat than actual one
My generation lived in fear of a Cold War when we were growing up, but I am here to tell…
Bill Straub: Given yet another chance to be a statesman, McConnell chooses party over country
WASHINGTON – A few months back, when word about the Trump administration’s all-too-close ties to the Kremlin started percolating, Sen….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Much more than a toy, the slingshot has come of age as legal hunting weapon
Charles Goodyear’s process of making vulcanized rubber was revolutionary, leading to the eventual creation of a wide range of products…
Always Dreaming bounces back strong after Derby; field for Preakness beginning to take shape
Two days after winning his second career Kentucky Derby, trainer Todd Pletcher said he is impressed with how Always Dreaming…
Valvoline hosting dedication of its new $35 million world headquarters in Lexington Thursday
Valvoline Inc. will host a dedication of its new $35 million, 162,400-square-foot world headquarters at 11 a.m. May 11 in…
Kentucky by Heart: Temporary jobs help build character while preparing us for our roles in life
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist On the way to enjoying my careers in teaching and now writing, I held many…
Trainer Pletcher gets second Kentucky Derby winner as favored Always Dreaming captures the roses
Always Dreaming just made his stakes debut in the Florida Derby (G1) on April 1, and one race later was…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Late spring great time of year to take the kids fishing for some bluegill
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune (This is the seventh installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing…
Billy Reed: No shortage of intriguing story lines in this year’s captivating Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – it’s a crying shame that the 143rd Kentucky Derby doesn’t have any good story lines. All we have…
Chef Foster: The season is fleeting so enjoy delicious asparagus dishes while you still can
Asparagus, green garlic, lacinato kale, spinach, radishes and strawberries. Sounds like a great mystery basket or shopping list, and it…
Billy Reed: Member of ‘Slew Crew’ has a favorite when discussion starts over racing’s greatest horse
LOUISVILLE – It still is difficult to understand Jean Cruguet’s thick French accent, and that’s too bad because he’s perfectly…
Anybody’s Race: No overwhelming favorites for Saturday’s wide-open running of the Kentucky Derby
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune contributor The 143rd renewal of the Kentucky Derby has attracted an overflow field of 22 horses…
Keven Moore: National Safety Stand-Down brings attention to incidents of fall-related injuries, deaths
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading reason for death for construction employees, accounting for 350…
Bill Straub: Barr’s clouded judgment leads to backing health bill denying coverage to his voters
WASHINGTON – Rep. Andy Barr, R-Banks and Financial Institutions, held a town hall in Lexington recently and it’s fair to…
Jamie Vaught: All-American infielder White fueling Wildcats’ surge to the top of NCAA baseball rankings
Evan White is one of the big reasons why Kentucky is a baseball powerhouse this spring, ranking among the Top…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s spring squirrel hunting season has deep historical roots
Hunting squirrels is a tradition that dates back to early Kentucky. During the settlement era, as other wild game became…
Jeff Rubin: Family and consumer science providing new roles, opportunities for both men and women
If you’re of a certain age, you may remember home economics as an elective you took in high school when…
Kentucky by Heart: New book ‘Battletown Witch’ explores witchcraft and how we respond to fear
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In the woods near the small rural community of Battletown, in Meade County, many people…