Amye Bensenhaver: Recent Fayette Circuit Court decision another major victory for open records law
With very little fanfare, the open records law recently claimed another victory in the Fayette Circuit Court. On April 25,…
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Kentucky by Heart: With the beginning of summer comes fond memories of childhood ‘swimming holes’
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune Memorial Day is past and it’s time to focus on summer activities. For many,…
New survey shows Kentucky’s child care centers received leg up from $42 million in additional funding
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky’s child care centers are able to offer support to more working families since…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Squirrel season has a long tradition in Ky; spring season makes biological sense
During the settlement era in Kentucky, as white-tailed deer, bison, elk, wild turkeys and black bears disappeared from the landscape,…
Kentucky by Heart: Overcoming writer’s block by getting back to the basics… with a Kentucky twist
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I normally start writing the weekly Kentucky by Heart columns on Monday. That usually gives…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: New book is first to highlight the unique diversity of Red River Gorge watershed
Red River Gorge National Geological Area, a unique natural area in Daniel Boone National Forest, attracts hundreds of thousands of…
Second year of Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail featuring regional cuisine open through Oct. 31
For the second year, guests can sample some tasty regional fare at nine Kentucky State Parks on the 2019 Kentucky…
Kentucky by Heart: Honoring those who paid ultimate price; celebrating milestones at Wilmore Elementary
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The date June 6, 1944, will always stand out as iconic in American history. That’s…
No Derby winner among the 13 entrants in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes; Improbable the 5-2 favorite
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore has attracted a field of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Bullfrog season opens today; delicacy has been enjoyed by generations of Kyians
Bullfrog season opens in spring, but the nightly chorus is considered by many to be the song of summer. In…
Kentucky by Heart: Former slave, Ky. native Wheeling Gaunt defied the odds with an unrelenting work ethic
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Though making no claims of being a bona fide Kentucky historian, I enjoy researching and…
Lawmakers from both sides aren’t sold on Bevin’s pension proposal, say they have their own ideas
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers from both parties and both chambers still say the votes are not yet there…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Bowfishing basics, shooting fish is an enjoyable off-season practice for hunters
Archers who hunt deer, elk and wild turkeys should consider shooting fish in the off-season. It’s an enjoyable practice that…
In a changing economy, more Kentuckians are completing undergraduate degrees
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service More than 23,000 Kentuckians received a bachelor’s degree in 2018, according to a new…
Kentucky by Heart: Liberty’s Galilean Home Ministries provides home for children of all ages
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The compassionate work of the Galilean Home Ministries (GHM), based in Liberty, has been nothing…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky has long history of anglers fly fishing for bass in state’s lakes, streams
The early history of fly fishing for bass in Kentucky rivers and stream traces back to single-action, English-style reels —…
University of Kentucky alumnus D.C. Storm putting Gatton College education to work for Churchill Downs
By Carl Nathe University of Kentucky When the call to the post is played before the 145th running of the Kentucky…
Kentucky Derby Field: Omaha Beach leads talented field for Saturday’s 145th Run for the Roses
By Liane Crossley Special to KyForward Omaha Beach is the 4-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s 145th running of the $3-million…
Kentucky by Heart: Change in location means gardening — and a surprising interest in the weather
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Starting as a toddler, and for most of my youth, hearing my parents talk about…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Cutthroat trout becomes fourth species of trout to be stocked in Ky. waters
With the recent stocking of Cutthroat trout, there are now four species of trout in Kentucky waters. All four species…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Spring wild turkey season tips and strategies for a successful hunt
Kentucky’s 23-day spring wild turkey general season opens tomorrow and continues through Sunday, May 5. At our farm, the afternoon…
Northern Kentucky nonprofit removing tattoos of formerly incarcerated citizens starting new lives
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A small nonprofit in Northern Kentucky is removing face, neck and hand tattoos for…