Bill Straub: Massie’s positions indicate he thinks all American interests terminate at the border
WASHINGTON – Rep. Thomas Massie probably never met Robert W. Welch but the Republican lawmaker from Somewhereorother Lewis County is…
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Tourists spent $13.7 billion in Kentucky last year — here are some top destinations for 2016
By Claire A. Johnson NKyTribune intern Tourists spent $13.7 billion in Kentucky in 2015, an increase of 5 percent over…
Five errors prove costly for Freedom in series’ opening loss to Southern Illinois
The Florence Freedom dropped game one against the Southern Illinois Miners 12-4 Tuesday. The Miners (31-14) banged around 15 hits,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Globally invasive carp see populations growing in Kentucky
Around the world, the carp is both a reviled and revered species. Most anglers in Kentucky consider the common carp,…
UK alumna Christine Ann Elder named United States Ambassador to Liberia
By Gail Hairston Special to NKyTribune University of Kentucky alumna Christine Ann Elder has been appointed the new United States…
Constance Alexander: Oral history and the arts tell relevant stories of the past
July 1, 2016, marked one-hundred years since the beginning of the devastating Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest…
Kentucky by Heart: Old-fashioned teamwork at center of Louise Rhodus’ path to success
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that first appeared on June…
Freedom reschedule fireworks, appearance by Mad Chad for Tuesday; Godbold an All-Star
Updating an earlier release from this morning, the Monday, July 4 game against the Southern Illinois Miners has been officially…
Old Time Kentucky: Old Glory raised atop Lookout Mountain inspired Union to victory at Chattanooga
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist One of the most famous photos from World War II shows five U.S. Marines hosting…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Beautiful and artistic ornamental iron by Kentucky Ironworks
Kentucky Ironworks LLC provides beautiful and artistic ornamental iron for residential and commercial properties. Kentucky is a state defined by…
Mike Denham: Finding ways to address childhood obesity biggest public health challenge in U.S. today
To get a better understanding of just how prevalent obesity has become in America, consider that no state had more…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Proper handling helps fish thrive after summertime catch and release
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Summer is arguably the most popular time to fish as muggy, hot days push…
Kentucky by Heart: Teacher’s national anthem performance remains memorable
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This column is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart published on May 26, 2015….
Bluegrass & Backroads: Heat of the summer brings migration of popular humingbirds
When August rolls around, the heat of the summer brings on the migration of one of the most popular birds…
Old Time Kentucky: Laura Clay, daughter of Lion of White Hall, was first woman to get Presidential vote
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist Hillary Clinton is poised to become the first woman nominated for president by a major…
Old Time Kentucky: Better known in Texas than his native state, Oliver Loving died hard
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist Mortons Gap native Oliver Loving died hard. He and “One-Arm Bill” Wilson had shot it…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Don’t throw caution to the wind during busy Fourth of July boating weekend
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Millions of motorists soon will take to the nation’s roadways with plans of spending…
Jamie Vaught: Plenty of new books available for serious political junkies’ summer reading
This is the second of a three-part series about recently-published nonfiction books for possible summer readings. — “The Long Game:…
Work-oriented requirements in Medicaid plan could hit a snag; feds haven’t approved similar proposals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan for Medicaid might not be approved by the Centers for…
UK Board of Trustees extends Capilouto’s contract by three years to ‘invest in the future’
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Friday extended the contract of President Eli Capilouto for three years as part…
Lawmakers looking for a path forward on vetoed Kentucky Real ID legislation
After the governor vetoed legislation earlier this year that would have created a new Kentucky driver’s license to meet the…
Cats’ Murray drafted seventh by Denver; Labissiere the 28th pick, but traded to Kings; Ulis to Suns
It was another successful evening for the Kentucky men’s basketball program at the NBA Draft as Jamal Murray (seventh, Denver…