Fair week in Boone County kicks off with Saturday’s Fishing Frenzy, features events for all ages
By Jacob Lange NKyTribune intern Boone County’s 4-H and Utopia Fair organizers are geared up for another successful year filled…
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Fifty years and 25,000 children later, Trooper Island still offering fun, life-changing experiences
Trooper Island, a free summer camp operated by the Kentucky State Police, is observing its 50th anniversary this year by…
Did you know? Today’s NKy Industrial Park was once Highland Stock Farm, thriving racing operation
By Hillary Delaney Special to NKyTribune Before big industry was introduced into Boone County, a different kind of production was…
Don Then: The courage shown by Richardson and other orphans is evident in The Unbreakable Child
Courage is a remarkable human quality. I believe it is inherent in our mortal condition at the moment of conception;…
Keven Moore: When unsecured, televisions and furniture can prove deadly for children
On average, an American child will spend 28 hours a week watching television, and according to the American Psychiatric Association,…
What does the future look like for NKy? Forum asks residents what they want to see in their community
In today’s global economy, people can choose to live almost anywhere. In the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan region of 2.1 million…
‘Bridges to Cross: Building Bridges’ march Aug. 8 to celebrate 50th anniversary of 1965 Voting Rights Act
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission and the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency are co-sponsoring…
NKADD awarded $50,000 grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation for career center in Covington
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District has been approved by The Greater Cincinnati Foundation for a $50,000 grant to benefit…
Kentucky by Heart: Stories from the past, including a NKy teacher remembered, a murder mystery told
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I typically write about contemporary life, but once in a while I like to pore…
Our Rich History: Appreciating those fascinating skyscrapers, offering treasure trove of views, history
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKYTribune It’s Saturday, July 18, and my friend and colleague, Chris Smith of…
New releases from University Press of Kentucky offer variety for your summer reading list
Midway through summer, it’s likely you have already cracked open a book or two on your summer reading list. Regardless,…
Kenton County fair and horse show events conclude Sunday afternoon
The Kenton County Fair and Horse Show is under way with plenty of events for everyone to enjoy until Sunday….
‘Farmer’s mentality,’ generous spirit, can-do attitude propel producer Michael Breeding to success
By Kristy Robinson Horine NKyTribune correspondent Michael Breeding leans over to give his dogs a good rub down. He has…
Mary Ingles’ historic escape from Shawnees to be celebrated Saturday at Big Bone Lick
By Jacob Lange NKyTribune Intern Big Bone Lick will host an event Saturday celebrating the rich history of the site…
Donald Then: Anecdotes, folklore, bits of wacky insight fill pages of Angelucci’s gardening collection
“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” Hans Christian Andersen wrote…
The Barn Swallows of Dinsmore Homestead are part of the history, meaningful to its original occupants
By Gayle Pille Special to NKyTribune It’s a pretty safe bet that Barn Swallows have always had a place on…
Kentucky by Heart: Compassion plus positive energy plus service equals Dave Wickstrom
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In talking recently to disabilities advocate Dave Wickstrom, I could see that early in his…
Get Unreal — Bluegrass, that is — as NKy attorney and musician Steve Martin interviews the ‘greats’
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune correspondent A survey of the rapidly growing inventory of interviews that Steve Martin has squirreled away…
Our Rich History: Ever hear of Jennie Moore? She was first woman from Covington to get a patent
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Today women professionals are represented in all fields, from small business entrepreneurs and big…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Ordinary wood becomes anything but in Tim Hall’s hands
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
James Halcomb: Add the always-fun Newport Aquarium to your ‘staycation’ plans this summer
Family vacations can be rough, even when there are just three of you (my wife, our 5-year-old son Quinn and…
Free Bluegrass and American Roots Music Festival comes to Bellevue Aug. 15
The 2015 “Banger Mayes” Bluegrass and American Roots Music Festival, also known as Mayes Bluegrass Festival, will take place Saturday,…