Kentucky by Heart: Some interesting facts you may not know about our first (and fifth) governor
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “Who was the first Kentucky governor?” is the question I’ve asked fourth graders for years…
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Our Rich History: 19th Century death — photography, mementos, black crepe, professional mourners. . .
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune While loss of a loved one is always a tragic event, grieving survivors seemed…
The River: As gambling boats go into free-fall in Iowa, Diamond Lady paddles toward uncertainty in Miss.
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
What may look like mid-air rescues is just Covington crew of arborists in re-training exercise
Heights, falling branches, and the inherent unpredictability of chain saws are a few of the dangers confronted by workers in…
CDC: Follow these four simple steps to food safety to be sure you and your family are protected
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Following four simple steps at home — Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill — can help…
KFB Marketbasket Survey shows slight decrease in food prices for second straight quarter
The most recent Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Marketbasket Survey indicates a slight decrease to the overall cost of food in…
Newport Aquarium kicks off 20th anniversary with opening of new exhibit, free child admission offer
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium began celebrating its 20th Anniversary Tuesday with the opening of a new…
Kentucky by Heart: Reviewing some well-written Kentucky books of the ‘can’t put it down’ variety
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Over the course of a year, I review dozens of books by local authors from…
Our Rich History: One of the early Chinese families in the CIncinnati region was the Wong family
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Note: This article follows Chinese style, where the family name is given first…
The River: The story starts in 1991 as Vanna White cuts the ribbon opening casino boat gambling. . .
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Kenton County Cooperative Extension offers seminar on managing wildlife in the home landscape
Wild animals in home landscapes are fascinating and maddening at the same time. Learn how to prevent damage to your…
Time to take out your Christmas tree: A third of home fires related to them happen in January
If you’re having trouble parting with your Christmas tree, here’s a fact to motivate you: One-third (33 percent) of U.S….
Elizabethtown native, Christopher Watts, is in new NBC reality show, ‘Titans,’ starting tonight
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A new TV reality show premiering Thursday on NBC will feature a Kentucky native as…
Here are the most popular baby names in every state in 2017; is your favorite baby name here?
Every year the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases new data on the most popular baby names by state, and in 2017, there…
100-year-old WWII veteran William Pollard dies; recently awarded French Legion of Honor
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Kentucky, who was recently awarded the French Legion of Honor, has died. Retired…
Kentucky by Heart: And, to the letter, sharing big plans and good wishes for this brand new year
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune I have big plans for 2019, and probably not surprisingly for you, the readers,…
Our Rich History: The Toledo War — Ohio versus Michigan; it was nearly bloodless
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune You may think this is a story about the football rivalry between the Ohio…
The River: As the New Year approaches, it’s time for remembrances of the year past — and the stories told
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Campbell County Public Library offers activities for adults, children at all branches in January
The Campbell County Public Library operates four branches. The Cold Spring Branch is located at 3920 Alexandria Pike in Cold…
Beth Underwood: With the new year right around the corner, it’s time for some much-needed tidying up
Dad has a cord for every occasion. Need an ethernet cable? He’s your man. Looking for an extension cord? Ask…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: Cat lover-gardener is a tough love mix; but (for now) Henry Clay can’t do zippers
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune I have always been a cat lover. From the first time that someone dumped off…
Pregnant and fighting drugs, addiction, she found redemption and new life starting with judge’s gavel
By Carolina Weatherford Kentucky Today WHITESBURG, Ky. (KT) – The sound of a gavel banging, and the dramatic clang of…