Newkirk’s Barber Shop: NKy couple, popular proprietors of ‘old school’ shop, perfectly typecast
By Ray Donnelly Special to NKyTribune Newkirk’s Barber Shop on Broadway Avenue in downtown Cincinnati is just north of Fourth…
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Kentucky by Heart: Bryant book inspires memories of childhood experiences in a NKy family tobacco patch
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune contributor I reflected on my youth around the family tobacco farm recently while reading Farming in…
Christine Luken: Plan now to put your tax refund to good use — get traction by paying off debt
Getting a tax refund this year? Don’t just blow that money! Instead, use your tax refund to gain some financial…
Our Rich History: In recognition of Black History Month, National Inventors Day — three NKy inventors
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have a rich heritage of invention and innovation. Our region’s…
Vows for Valentines: Magistrate Hoffman’s move to former Magic Shop means ‘I Do’s’ for sweethearts
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Sometimes a box of chocolate simply won’t do. So, for sweethearts who find themselves swept…
Keven Moore: Risk-management mode kicks in as Big-Blue Boogie Man takes fall along with young fan
With the UK Wildcats nursing a substantial lead Tuesday night against the University of Georgia, Darren Moscoe — Rupp Arena’s…
Kentucky by Heart: African American Encyclopedia calls needed attention to contributions of Dunnigan
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune I recently picked up another in my collection of Kentucky-related encyclopedias. With The Kentucky…
Christine Luken: No keeping secrets about finances from significant other — discuss household budget
We like to tease about hiding our purchases from our husbands or wives so we don’t get “in trouble;” however…
Our Rich History: Ah, the magical memories — those Five and Dime Stores have left their mark
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune In the 1960s, when I was a child, my mother drove us to…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: From 20 catalogues, seeds are chosen — and the fun (and wars) begins
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune I have completed the very important annual business of sorting through the landfill-enriching stack…
Keven Moore: Sad loss of Lexington’s Blue Grass Stockyards, sobering reminder for business owners
Last Saturday the city of Lexington experienced one of the largest fires in its history when the Blue Grass Stockyards…
From ‘Regulators’ to ‘Alaska Proof,’ NKY’s Andy King is enjoying his latest gig on Discovery’s reality TV
NKyTribune Staff Report Andy King started playing drums in grade school at Beechwood, got encouragement from his high school band…
Paul Long: It’s all in the fun, so why not try some ‘virtual’ racing — anywhere you want, even on moon
I ran a Groundhog Day 5K on Monday, and I did rather well. My time was decent, one of my…
Christine Luken: Sharing some warm, cozy ‘batch’ soups for those cold, dreary days of winter
We know the spring is inevitably coming, but it still feels like we’re in the grasp of Old Man Winter….
‘Dearly Departed’ coming to Village Players; opening night sold out already; special Valentine’s matinee
Village Players of Fort Thomas presents its winter production, “Dearly Departed” by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones, Feb. 12-20, 2016….
Kentucky by Heart: Let me tell you about my ‘Tuesdays (and Thursdays) with Morgan’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m already looking for Morgan Alexander as I arrive at LA Fitness at the Palomar…
Our Rich History: Revolutionary War forces suffered defeat in NKy thanks to Simon Girty’s war party
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune On October 4, 1779, the American Revolutionary forces suffered a defeat in Northern Kentucky….
Old Time Kentucky: ‘Little Toad’ Marshall may have been the biggest scoundrel in state political history
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist It’s been a while since a Frankfort mob threatened to heave a politician into the…
Five writers honored by induction to Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame, all have UPK ties
Five writers were honored Thursday at the fourth annual induction of the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame held at the…
Keven Moore: With a little practice, rear wheel drive cars can perform well in slippery winter conditions
It took a while for winter to arrive this year but once it got here it didn’t take long to…
Beloved educator George Toadvine remembered for leadership, commitment to education, as man of faith
By Vicki Prichard NKy Tribune reporter Florence Mayor Diane Whalen doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t know George Toadvine….
February programs at the Kenton County Library include President’s Day, Beatles, Harry Potter, more
The Kenton County Public Library is offering a variety of programs at its three branches in February. Visitors can check…