Kentucky by Heart: Moving and marriage, summer dramas, show major life changes a risky business
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Has anybody seen Suzanne’s blow dryer? Or what about those important documents I lost during…
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NKU student-athletes record more than 2,700 community service hours
Northern Kentucky University’s 250 student-athletes from 17 sport programs along with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recorded a total of…
Kraus solid on the mound, but Freedom still drop close decision to Wild Things
Jordan Kraus tossed seven solid innings, but the Florence Freedom fell to the Washington Wild Things 4-1 Sunday. Kraus allowed…
Old Time Kentucky: Doing what he loved, Alben Barkley drew his final breath firing up a crowd
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist The Robert E. Lee link lures tourists to Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va….
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: In the midst of the summer heat, fall hunting seasons not that far off
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Fall doesn’t officially start for another two months but in one respect it’s already…
Fish and Wildlife sets public meeting on grouse plan; beginning float fishing classes offered
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host three public meetings to gather comments from people interested in…
Billy Reed: With 2016 Olympic Games at hand, it’s not just about sports and competition anymore
I’m looking forward to the basketball competition at this year’s Olympic Games, which will be held Aug. 5-21 in Rio…
No Kentucky hospitals received top ranking in recent federal star ratings; 16 found in second tier
By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on released its Overall Hospital Star Ratings,…
For the first time in over a year, food prices in Kentucky rise, marketbasket survey shows
For the first time in over a year, food prices in the Commonwealth have increased, according to the latest Kentucky…
Gray masterful on the mound again, allows one hit as Freedom blank Beach Bums
The Florence Freedom tossed a two-hit shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Traverse City Beach Bums Thursday. Cody Gray…
Ethics Reporter: 13 businesses that employ lobbyists contributed at least $50,000 to legislative conference
Earlier this month, nearly 1,500 state legislators, legislative staff, governmental officials, and family members from 15 states attended the four…
Chef Foster: Despite reputation, corn is a vegetable to be appreciated in its primary form
Corn, a word and a crop so prevalent in our society and our food chain that we often take it…
Ancient bison latest addition to displays at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
A new “Ancient Bison” exhibit has been added to the interpretive displays at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in…
Freedom offense cools off in 5-0 shutout loss to Beach Bums
The Florence Freedom mustered just four hits Wednesday in a 5-0 home loss to Traverse City. The Beach Bums (26-36)…
Keven Moore: Consider the risks before placing advertisements on your business vehicles
There are two schools of thought when it comes to making the decision to add graphics, wraps, decals and signage…
Bill Straub: The hits just keep coming for Massie as he continues to add to his legend
Columnists, for various reasons, hold some empathy for Michael Corleone, recognizing what he meant in “Godfather III’’ when he said,…
Annual free Wildcat Football Fan Day celebration set for Aug. 6, includes open practice
Kentucky football’s annual Fan Day has been set for Saturday, Aug. 6. The event will feature an autograph session with…
Missed opportunities doom Freedom in 4-3 loss to Traverse City
An eighth-inning, go-ahead home run from Steven Patterson sent the Traverse City Beach Bums over the Florence Freedom Tuesday, 4-3….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Vultures can be nuisance on the highway, predator of newborn calves
Kentuckians have a conflicted relationship with vultures. While they clean up the carcasses of dead animals, they are something of…
Former East Central College coach Barclay added to NKU men’s soccer staff
The Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer team announced the hiring of Kean Barclay as assistant coach. Barclay joins the team…
Two-hit shutout earns Freedom’s Kraus Frontier League Pitcher of Week honors
After tossing a two-hit shutout on Wednesday, Florence starting pitcher Jordan Kraus has been named the Frontier League Pitcher of…
Kentucky by Heart: Life’s detours made destination more satisfying for preacher Dean Brewer
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The preacher at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, in small and rural Cowan, Kentucky, found his…