Our Rich History: Here are your history books for the holidays — great offerings from regional historians
Part 1 of a three-part series By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune As we approach the winter solstice, daylight…
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Covington residents, nonprofits and police partner to improve Westside neighborhood
By Holly End Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Ferguson, Missouri; Waller County, Texas; Baltimore; Cleveland — all of these…
Don Then: Author Carol Knuth balances it all, life, family, volunteerism — while writing gripping novels
All novelists, famous or not, must plot interesting stories for readers and then summon the skill, discipline, creativity, and time…
Doug Flynn just a ‘born and bred Kentucky boy’ – and now new host of KET’s popular Kentucky Life
By John Gregory Special to KyForward Listen to Doug Flynn talk and he might have you believing that his major…
In the skies above Normandy, WWII veteran Bob Williams saw two historical jumps in a lifetime
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Contributor The year was 1942, and Bob Williams was ready to serve his country. “The post…
NKy Generations of Service: Robert Sherman heard call to duty when Twin Towers fell on 9/11
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Contributor Service was something of a legacy for Robert Sherman, who felt the call of duty…
Gayle Pille: Talkin’ turkey about a very respectable bird, a true native American, now plentiful in Ky
It’s true. Turkey was probably served at the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 (along with goose, duck, grouse, eagle, venison…
Kentucky by Heart: Daniel Carter Beard yet another Kentuckian noted for long-lasting contributions
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist The Boy Scouts of America owe Daniel Carter Beard a huge debt of thanks in…
Our Rich History: When the Army came to Newport — the Newport Barracks and the New West
Part 3 of a series on the Licking River. By Steve Preston What do Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis and Clark…
Keven Moore: What’s better than a bonfire on a chilly evening? A bonfire that’s safe and kept under control
It’s fall, and that means cooler nights. And cooler nights mean it’s time to gather around a bonfire. Bonfires provide…
Village Players offer annual children’s show and tradition with family-friendly ‘My Friend the Fox’
Village Players of Fort Thomas presents its annual children’s show, My Friend the Fox by William Glennon, Nov. 13–22. Performances…
Don Then: Kathleen Driskell offers book of poetry, Next Door to the Dead, that is anything but common
Death swirls around us every day of our lives. Sometimes, we face it personally; at others, from a distance. Sadly,…
Jesus Christ Movie Star by Edward McNulty to launch with workshop on major films depiction of Jesus
Local author/film critic Dr. Edward McNulty launches his 14th book Jesus Christ Movie Star at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November…
Paul Long: Honor Run Half-Marathon in Florence on Nov. 15 benefits good cause and honors our veterans
It was a bitterly cold day last year when I volunteered at the first Honor Run Half-Marathon in Florence, where…
Kentucky by Heart: Whether he knew it or not, John Egerton can be counted among best writing mentors
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist One of my most memorable times as a writer was interviewing noted Southern author and…
Time to think ‘letters to Santa,’ to get response by Christmas, thanks to Kenton County parks, library
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with Kenton County Public Library, is excited to announce its “Letters to Santa,…
Our Rich History: More on the Licking River, which never got its series of operating locks and dams
Part 2 of a three-part series on the history of the Licking River. by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune…
Don Then: Linda Gondosch’s book, Junipero Serra, reminds us that one life can make a difference
I find it fascinating that one human being with a simple mission and stick-to-itiveness can affect the lives of millions….
Working up the nerve for possible encounter of the spectral kind — on Ghost Tour at Bobby Mackey’s
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune contributor We all stood together, hand-in-hand, because we felt it had to be done. Because even…
Keven Moore: Ghouls and goblins aside, the real risk for Halloween trick-or-treaters has four wheels
Halloween is upon us and those scary ghosts and goblins will soon be descending upon our neighborhoods. And if you…
Paul Long: Nurys Diaz wins lottery to run ‘dream race,’ represent home country in NYC marathon
In the four years since Nurys Diaz started running, she has logged more than 100 races — including 38 half-…
Kentucky by Heart: With Comedy Open Mic, John Crissman gives kids a chance to do stand-up comedy
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently chatted with John Crissman, a Lexington comedian who has morphed from his own…