Kentucky by Heart: Some interesting facts you may not know about our first (and fifth) governor
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “Who was the first Kentucky governor?” is the question I’ve asked fourth graders for years…
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Bluegrass & Backroads: Visit Bi-Water Farm and Greenhouse, home of the state’s first corn maze
Visit one of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Certified Roadside Markets, Bi-Water Farm and Greenhouse in Georgetown, Ky., site of the state’s…
Florence sees winning streak halted with loss to CornBelters in season finale
The Florence Freedom ended their 2016 season Sunday with a 4-2 loss to the Normal CornBelters. The Freedom finish the…
Mike Denham: As 9/11 reminds us, we are all Americans willing to defend the values that bind us
On Sunday morning, our nation will pause to remember and reflect upon the tragedy known primarily by its date: 9/11….
Old Time Kentucky: Christening U.S.S. Kentucky with water may have resulted in an early retirement
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist When Christine Bradley was invited to christen the U.S.S. Kentucky, she spurned champagne for water….
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: September is time for hunters to file quota hunt applications
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune As the carefree days of summer give way to the first days of September,…
Despite romp, true tests and answers will have to wait for Cards, beginning with trip to Syracuse
By Russ Brown NKyTribune columnist LOUISVILLE — Louisville’s football team will get its 2016 season underway when it travels to…
Chef Foster: Hard to pronounce treats offer a pleasant surprise with seasonal ingredients added
Semifreddo, sabayon and sorbet could be linguistic tongue twisters, answers to culinary trivia or, most appropriately, three versatile desserts that…
Wenrich launches go-ahead two-run homer, Gooding tosses eight strong innings in 4-2 Freedom win
Isaac Wenrich hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth, backing up eight solid innings from Jeremy Gooding as…
State Tourism Department launches new travel webpage to promote 2017 Great American Eclipse
With one year left before much of western Kentucky becomes the epicenter of the Aug. 21, 2017 total solar eclipse,…
First District Congressman Whitfield announces resignation, special election to be held to fill seat
First District Congressman Ed Whitfield has submitted his resignation to Gov. Matt Bevin and will leave office officially on Sept….
Bill Straub: GOP takes playing the time-honored ‘religion card’ down a much darker road
WASHINGTON – As a rule, Republican politicians in Kentucky and elsewhere go to great lengths to convince members of the…
Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team spends day working with Newport Primary School students
As the 2016-17 school year gets underway, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team took time away from their studies…
Wild first inning and late rally lead Florence to fourth victory in a row
The Florence Freedom won their fourth in a row, taking an 8-7 decision Wednesday over the River City Rascals. After…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: All signs indicate another record deer season for hunters in 2016-17
With Kentucky’s 2016-17 deer season set to open this weekend, with the start of archery hunting on Saturday, Sept. 3,…
Florence scores five runs in the eighth inning to take a 6-2 win, snap Rascals’ streak
The Florence Freedom scored five runs in the eighth inning Tuesday to come back and snap the River City Rascals’…
Newton’s early goal fuels Norse attack as NKU women get soccer shut out over Morehead State
Senior midfielder Katelyn Newton handed NKU a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 20th minute on Monday night and…
Kentucky by Heart: Recruiting ‘rockstar’ David Armstrong paid his dues on road to success
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist No one should ever question David Armstrong, former Western Kentucky Hilltopper quarterback, UK coaching staff…
Mike Denham: Labor Day holds much more significance than simply marking end of summer
FRANKFORT – At their core, the major American holidays are bound by a common thread: They remind us of who…
Rain stops Freedom finale with Gateway; River City in for final three home games of year
Rain came through the Florence area and forced the cancellation of the series finale between the Florence Freedom and the…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Meet the Lowes, finalists for KFB’s Outstanding Young Farm Family contest
Meet the Lowe family of Calloway County. They raise tobacco, soybeans, corn and cattle and are one of the finalist…
Billy Reed: Imagining a Kentucky where Bevin decided to use governing style to ‘help’ our sports
Editor’s note: The following is a figment of the writer’s imagination. However, considering what’s happening these days in politics and…