Kentucky by Heart: From the real McCoy to Floyd Collins, forgotten Kentuckians’ interesting stories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When perusing the 15th state’s illustrious history, even Kentucky outsiders recognize such names as Abraham…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Black Rat Snake, common across Kentucky, helps control rodents
The Black Rat Snake, genus Elaphe, species obsoleta, but also referred to by some taxonomists as Pantherophis alleghaniensis, is one…
Kentucky by Heart: Lexington’s Katie Thompson providing unique ‘Kentucky’ experiences
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune After Katie Thompson graduated from Paul Dunbar High School eight years ago, she set…
John Foster: Losing your way happens, find your center by focusing on what’s right in front of you
Things are a bit unsettled right now. The summer season seems to have accelerated, we’re back in school, and I…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Eastern Kingbird, a snappy dresser, aerial artist and migratory traveler
The Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) is a snappy dresser, an aerial artist that catches its prey on the wing, and…
Hundreds of Kentuckians among retirees from across region rallying to save pensions in Columbus
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Hundreds of Kentuckians are in Columbus, Ohio this Thursday fighting to preserve their pensions….
Minneapolis-based firm CSL chosen to evaluate Northern Kentucky Convention Center expansion
Conventions, Sports and Leisure International (CSL) has been selected to lead a feasibility study on expanding the Northern Kentucky Convention…
Jason Kilmer: Kentuckians deserve a majority in Frankfort that embraces opportunities for the state
Viewing the dysfunctional proceedings of the recent session of the Kentucky General Assembly, I believe Kentucky deserves better. Kentucky needs…
Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating Kentucky’s own James Bond, and all of the state’s ‘overcomers’
Reading and writing about overcomers from Kentucky is a passion of mine. Overcomers are often fueled by faith and an…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Field to Fork workshop aimed at helping inexperienced hunters learn archery skills
Designed for adults with little or no experience hunting white-tailed deer with bows and arrows, the Kentucky Department of Fish…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Looking back on spring turkey season; harvest downturn raised questions
Kentucky’s 2018 spring wild turkey season was a head scratcher — certainly not what most hunters have experienced in recent…
Kentucky by Heart: From Lincoln to Ali to Henry Clay, everyone has their favorite colorful Kentuckian
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Who is your favorite Kentuckian from the annals of history books? Consider a person you…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The American Goldfinch, male turns bright yellow as days lengthen in spring
Adult males turn a bright yellow in what seems like just a matter of days, as if they were blooming…
Kentucky by Heart: Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride, encouraging students through chess, new book
This Saturday, motorcycle bikers will once again ride across the nation for the 10th Annual Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Ride…
Kentucky Teacher: Big Dig gives kids a firsthand look at the construction industry’s machinery, equipment
By Bobby Ellis Special to NKyTribune At the Big Dig, there was the sound of running engines, large machines digging…
As swimming and boating season returns, stay safe with these tips to avoid electric shock around water
With Memorial Day and the start of summer upon us, the risk of electric shock around swimming and boating activities…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Ky’s dirty dozen noxious, invasive plants threaten state’s ecological integrity
They are atop everyone’s list of the most destructive plants to Kentucky’s ecological integrity. These noxious, invasive exotics out-compete native…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Old Photos’ Facebook pages offer nostalgic look back at people and places
A while back, I came across a cool Facebook group page called Old Photos of Northern Kentucky. I immediately got…
Justify seeks second jewel as top two Kentucky Derby finishers meet again in Saturday’s Preakness
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore has all the usual intrigue….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is a tiny gravity-defying wonder of nature
When wildflowers and trees bloom in the Spring, the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) returns to Kentucky to nest. Its distant…
Jamie’s Bookshelf: Rounding out your reading list with nine recently-published nonfiction titles
By Jamie H. Vaught Special to NKyTribune Some good reads for your summer pleasure: –“Ambition, Pragmatism And Party: A Political…
Supreme Court strikes down 1992 law regulating sports gambling, allows states to determine policies
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Supreme Court on Monday gave the green light for states to allow gambling on…