Kentucky by Heart: Love is in the air this Valentine’s week, and the Bluegrass State can be quite romantic
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist There’s a lovely rumor going around that the Bluegrass State is, in fact, a romantic…
Living
Read More
Our Rich History: Henry Boyd, once a slave, became a prominent African-American furniture maker
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Henry Boyd was born on a Kentucky plantation as a slave in 1802. For…
The River: Plenty of tales to tell in whispered tones — some about how to be rid of troublemakers
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune “I killed a couple roustabouts,” the old pilot began with no prompting. The…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: Lightning and lightning bug aside, we get down to basics — there is the tomato
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune As you may remember when we met here before, I had received my annual…
Turfway Park to honor active duty and veteran service members from all branches Saturday, Feb. 16
Turfway Park will welcome active duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces to the track Saturday, Feb. 16.,…
Tri-State Trails launches Connect NKY to advance active transportation in Northern Kentucky
Tri-State Trails, in partnership with The Devou Good Project, will launch a new program called Connect NKY to expand active…
Homeward Bound Shelter a safe (and only) haven for homeless teens; Mardi Gras fundraiser is March 5
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter At 13-15 East 20th Street in Covington, you will find a 100-year-old three-story brick building…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing some nonfiction titles celebrating Appalachian Eastern Kentucky
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Although I was raised in the northern part of Kentucky and have spent adulthood living…
Our Rich History: Living along the Buffalo Highways; where would Dixie Highways be without them?
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune If you were to take a moment and think, who would you say originally…
The River: Franko was a drinking man — and there are plenty of memorable stories to tell about him
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Bunbury Music Festival returns May 31-June 2; lineup announced, three-day tickets on sale now
Fall Out Boy, Greta Van Fleet, The 1975, Girl Talk and Run The Jewels will headline the 2019 Bunbury Music…
UK grad Laura Schwab lives life in fast lane — as head of Aston Martin luxury cars in America
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Laura Schwab lives life in the fast lane — setting her sights on a…
Kenton County Parks and Recreation shelter house reservations for 2019 to be accepted starting Feb. 4
Kenton County Parks and Recreation will begin accepting reservations for the upcoming season beginning Monday, February 4 at 7:30 a.m….
People of NKY: Shelly DeFelice-Nelson carries on her father’s legacy, at Dee Felice Cafe in Mainstrasse
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune I’m am sure many of you are familiar with the Dee Felice Cafe in…
Kentucky by Heart: There’s probably a song about that, but please don’t expect me to sing along
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist I generally enjoy the subject of music, but I’m a slow learner when it comes…
Our Rich History: Casualties of Siege of Cincinnati, 1862; celebrations as Confederates withdrew
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune In September 1862, Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith sent General Henry Heth with an…
The River: A boy’s life couldn’t get any better — all that mattered was the river and learning all he could
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
More than 600 NKU students, faculty and staff volunteered in MLK Day of Community Service
Northern Kentucky University volunteers braved the cold to give back to the community on Jan. 21. More than 600 students,…
Pew Charitable Trusts: As shutdown continues, consider savings needed for unforeseen emergencies
Pew Charitable Trusts This one of a series that explores how financial shocks and emergency savings are related to the…
Happy 2nd Birthday to you, Fiona — the Cincinnati Zoo’s thousand-pound, world-famous toddler
Cincinnati’s favorite baby hippo will enter what her care team hopes will not be her “terrible twos” tomorrow! This is…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: Seed catalogues! The (name) game begins — Gladiator Parsnips? Sugar buns?
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune The planning commences! Most of the seed catalogues have arrived and are countering the gray…
Kentucky by Heart: Central Kentucky sisters work to expand food program to ‘FEED’ hungry kids
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist Shannon Smith carries a searing and vivid image of a child she worked with while…