Kentucky by Heart: Camp counselor’s sunny countenance belies pain of difficult youth
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist (Editor’s Note: This column is reprinted from the Aug. 4, 2015, Kentucky by Heart column)…
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Our Rich History: Popular White Horse Tavern, part of ‘Gourmet Strip,’ destroyed by fire in 1972
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune The White Horse Tavern in Park Hills, just outside the city limits of…
This weekend enjoy 20th Annual East Row Garden Walk in historic Newport, features 9 private gardens
Enjoy the 20th Annual East Row Garden Walk this weekend in Newport’s East Row Historic District. The walk will run…
Old Time Kentucky: Robert Summers was a rare anti-smoking advocate over a century ago
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist More than a century before smoking was banned in many public places in Kentucky, the…
Keven Moore: Storefront crashes happen too frequently; industry gearing up to stop them
Too frequently vehicles crash into another grocery store, department store, convenient store, coffee shop, restaurant, post office, strip center, etc.,…
235-foot Skywheel coming to Newport on the Levee; attraction expected to be open for summer 2017
SkyWheel®, is coming to Newport on the Levee. The observation wheel will rise more than 235 feet above the Ohio…
Kentucky by Heart: Summers in Nebraska meant visiting the cousins, royal treatment — and adventure
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune My love affair with Kentucky started as a child while growing up in southern…
New 99 Days of Summer interactive website offers fun ideas for traveling in Kentucky
The Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism has launched “99 Days of Summer,” an interactive section of the www.kentuckytourism.com website…
The backyard boys of summer enjoying their Ft. Mitchell Field of Dreams, thanks to Hetzel family
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter In a time when sportswriters and others lament the decline of backyard baseball, Cole Hetzel…
Our Rich History: Betty Clooney, ‘the best of us,’ and part of ‘devoted’ and famous sister singing act
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Sibling singing acts have been around since families sang together for after-dinner amusement before…
Sunshine, respect for fallen heroes, bring out big crowd for Florence Memorial Day Parade, program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The sun was out for the annual Florence Memorial Day Parade and members of…
Old Time Kentucky: 60 Minutes reporter Rooney got Kolb’s wartime story straight, just not his name
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist First Lieutenant Frank Kolb and his infantry company went down in history as the first…
WWII vet, attorney John H. Klette, Jr. earned Silver star, continues to serve his community at 97
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Decorated WWII B-17 bomber pilot John H. Klette, Jr. was 24-years-old when he enlisted to…
WWII veteran Lillard Brown celebrated 19th birthday in a foxhole under air attack, earned medals
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Someone once told WWII veteran Lillard Brown that he was a hero. “I said, “No,…
Florence woman lays brother to rest more than 70 years after his plane was shot down during WWII
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor When Jacqueline “Jackie” Laird of Florence buried her brother’s remains at Arlington National Cemetery…
Kenton County Parks and Recreation Kids Fishing Derby set for June 4 at Middleton-Mills Park
Kenton County Parks and Recreation (KCPR) is presenting the Kids Fishing Derby for kids of all ages on Saturday, June…
Keven Moore: Parenting advice from a recovering risk-taker (age makes things clearer — if we survive)
Does the idea of taking a risk make you panic, or does it send a tingle down your spine? Everyone…
Kentucky by Heart: Rick Lee is fulfilled by sharing his passion for America’s World War II veterans
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As a young boy, I was often held spellbound while listening to my father’s stories…
Old friends gather to remember attorney Jim Cobb, a quiet figure in Northern Kentucky’s history
By Vicki Prichard Special to NKyTribune Attorneys who win landmark judgments or represent huge interests frequently make headlines. Attorneys who…
Duke Energy helps spruce up Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery in Elsmere for Memorial Day event
Duke Energy helped make Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery shine during one of their Energy in Action volunteer events recently….
Our Rich History: Izzy’s is example of local business rich in food, ambience and theatrics too
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Some businesses are so much a part of the landscape and culture of…
Christine Luken: Growing your own garden is a great way to save and have fresh produce all season long
With the warm weather finally upon us, my husband and I have been planning out our vegetable garden and prepping…