Our Rich History: Johann Schmitt was one of most sought-after ecclesiastical artists in the U.S.
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune He was one of the first art teachers of Covington native and…
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Bromley’s Caleb Maurer, 15, ‘Young Marine of Year,’ participated in ‘Reunion of Honor’ in Guam, Iwo Jima
Young Marines SgtMaj Caleb Maurer, 15, of Bromley, a freshman at Dixie Heights High School, recently returned from a trip…
Ghost Hunts: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site the place to explore paranormal activities
Interested in ghost hunting and paranormal investigations? Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Boone County has just the thing….
Keven Moore: To barbecue or not to barbecue? Of course you’ll take command of the grill; do it safely
They say that vegetarian is an old Indian word for “Bad Hunter,” and I firmly believe that mankind didn’t eat…
Bowling Green middle school student wins annual EEC ‘Capture the Earth’ photography contest
Drakes Creek Middle School seventh-grader Leslie Hale, 13, is the winner of the sixth-annual “Capture the Earth” photography contest, sponsored…
Kentucky by Heart: Soured on politicians? Here are a few examples of ones who might change your mind
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist For sure, criticizing politics and politicians is not a novel practice seen only in modern…
Our Rich History: The spirit of our German heritage lives on though Newport’s Turnverein closed in 1936
By Don Heinrich Holzmann Special to NKyTribune Today the building at 22 E. 6th St. in Newport is the home…
Gayle Pille: Spring really is in sight — those ‘flying jewels,’ the fascinating hummingbirds, are back
Ya gotta love ‘em. Just about every gardener wants them in their backyard. They’re beautiful, they’re fascinating, they’re entertaining. They’re…
Keven Moore: Looking ahead to the likely day when there will be no auto insurance premiums
They say that the best way to predict the future is to create it. For many auto owners the best…
MeetNKY honoree Bev Holiday reflects on decades of advocating for the region, welcoming visitors
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter When Bev Holiday heard meetNKY president and CEO Eric Summe describing the recipient of the…
Annual Kenton County Parks and Recreation Doe Run Lake and Nature Trail Cleanup coming up
Kenton County Parks & Recreation will facilitate the annual Doe Run Lake & Nature Trail Clean-Up, beginning at 9 a.m….
Judy Clabes: Dogs I have known and loved — and who have enriched my life in wonderful ways
Today is National Pet Day. Judy Clabes is sharing a column she wrote about the dogs she has known and…
Christine Luken: Smartly manage your dining dollars so costs of ‘eating out’ don’t spin out of control
The ‘dining out’ budget category can quickly spiral out of control. When we are always on the go, eating out…
Our Rich History: The John Montjoy Case, the day an innocent man was ‘legally lynched’ in Covington
By Katie Bramell Special to NKyTribune John Montjoy, an African American, was accused of the rape of a white woman…
Kentucky by Heart: Get your horsey on by sampling some of these excellent equine-related books
By Steve Flarity NKyTribune columnist Lexington’s Keeneland Racecourse is currently in the midst of its spring meet and soon, on…
Jamie Vaught: Sharing more recently published nonfiction books for your reading pleasure
Second of two-parts — Sharing recently-published nonfiction books, in no particular order, for your reading pleasure: –“Andy & Don: The…
Jamie Vaught: Sharing favorite recently published nonfiction books you might want to read
In no particular order, here are my favorite new books to share with you: –“Hope: Entertainer of the Century” by…
Keven Moore: You can’t fix stupid, but you can avoid stupid ‘internet challenges’ that can hurt you
Imagine how many times you heard the phrase “If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?” when you…
From Dixie Heights to the international opera stage, Catherine Keen’s journey brings her home again
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter In writing about the hero’s journey, Joseph Campbell stated that an individual sets off on…
Kentucky by Heart: When it comes to having pun in Kentucky, there’s a lot of low-hanging fruit available
By Steve Flairty NyTribune columnist I have always enjoyed playing with words, and mostly in a fun sort of way….
Intrepid Urban Farmer: The real dirt on raised garden beds — how to build them once and enjoy the crops
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune columnist A few years back, when I was starting to really ramp up my gardening operation,…
Our Rich History: Federal League’s Covington Blue Sox — they built it, but they did not come
By Luke Groschen Special to the NKyTribune Remember the film Field of Dreams? Kevin Costner’s character built a baseball field…