Commentary: Public deserves answers from presidential candidates about social security
By Jim Kimbrough Special to NKyTribune When the presidential candidates accept their parties’ nominations in the coming weeks, millions of…
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Top-water lures during low light periods break the mid-summer doldrums
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune An old saying among bass anglers declares they would rather catch one bass on…
Billy Reed: Reds are a bad team going nowhere … and the players don’t seem to care all that much
When I started following the Cincinnati Reds in the early 1950s, Rogers Hornsby, known universally as the “Rajah” was the…
Chef Foster: Restaurant experience should impart more than just a satisfying meal
A wise chef named Andre Soltner was once asked by a reviewer what he thought of the new advances in…
Freedom players shine as West takes Frontier League All-Star Game victory
The West Division All-Stars posted seven runs in the seventh inning, led by MVP Nik Balog’s three-run home run, to…
Jamie Vaught: Former Cincinnati All-American Josh Harrison has some strong family ties to UK athletics
Josh Harrison has pretty strong ties with Lexington and UK. Wait, before you get the wrong idea, the friendly and…
Bill Straub: With control of the Senate on the line, McConnell won’t admit Trump is what he is
WASHINGTON – Pity poor Mitch McConnell. No, really. The Republican National Convention gets underway in Cleveland next week and McConnell,…
UK Gill Heart Institute partners with The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati for heart treatment trial
The University of Kentucky’s HealthCare’s Gill Heart Institute and The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati have partnered to test a new…
State says districts should follow board, council rules regarding school field trips to Ark Encounter
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky Department of Education weighed in on the issue of school field trips…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Bow fishing an excellent, fun way to keep archery skills sharp
What’s the ideal pre-season warmup for archery deer season? It might be a combination of target practice, and shooting fish….
Wildcats’ latest football poster honors four players who helped integrate Southeastern Conference
The 2016 Kentucky football poster, unveiled to members of the team at a special meeting last week, is modeled after…
Former Reds GM O’Brien highlights speakers at Frontier League Hall of Fame luncheon
Dan O’Brien highlights the Frontier League Hall of Fame Luncheon on Wednesday at the Drees Pavilion. The former general manager…
Kentucky by Heart: Enterprising Katie Taylor, Grandpa Marvin ‘buds’ in more ways than one
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that originally appeared on June…
Old Time Kentucky: Jackson Purchase area had its own version of ‘Free State of Jones’ during Civil War
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist The Jackson Purchase, Kentucky’s only Rebel-majority region, had its own “Free State of Jones” during…
Northern Kentucky project among new grants announced by state Oral History Commission
The Kentucky Oral History Commission (KOHC) has awarded $55,700 in fiscal year 2015-16 in new grants to support oral history…
Cuthrell’s hitting, strong pitching effort lead Freedom to sweep of CornBelters heading into All-Star break
The Florence Freedom completed their second sweep of the year Sunday with a 4-1 victory over the Normal CornBelters. Florence…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Potter Seth Green turns clay into amazing works of art
Watch this amazing potter sculpt clay into amazing works of art. Kentucky is a state defined by its history and…
UK senior brings wearable technology to OR to reduce doctor distractions
It’s never too early for undergrads to get involved in research. Take Zach Anderson, a UK senior who is bringing…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Five questions with new ruffed grouse and wild turkey coordinator Zak Danks
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Zak Danks was homesick and uncertain about what career path he wanted to pursue…
Billy Reed: Too focused to fail, Louisville native, NASCAR rookie Ben Rhodes destined for greatness
SPARTA, Ky. – Ben Rhodes has a face made for a Wheaties box, not to mention the cover of Sports…
Gray’s sterling pitching, late offensive outburst propel Freedom to easy win over Miners
The Florence Freedom rode Cody Gray and late offense to a 7-1 victory over the Southern Illinois Miners Thursday. Gray…
Freedom bounce back from game one rout to capture nightcap, 5-3
The Florence Freedom split a doubleheader with the Southern Illinois Miners, dropping game one Wednesday 13-3 before winning the afternoon…