‘Father loss’ is a turning point in the life of a child; for sons, the transition can be profound
By John Gregory KET We all face the certainty that at some point, Father’s Day will change from being a…
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Bryan McPherson brings his folk/punk stylings, screaming harmonica to Thompson House June 24
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter The easiest comparison to make for Bryan McPherson is with Bob Dylan. Thought provoking lyrics…
‘Sunshine Boys’ enters final weekend at NKU’s Stauss Theatre, a combination of nostalgia, humor
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter “The Sunshine Boys,” put on by Commonwealth Theatre Company, enters the twilight of its run…
Where the pick hits the string: The music and luthier wizardry of the incredible Harry Sparks
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor The name Harry Sparks weaves through the history of Bluegrass music like gilded thread through…
COV200 looking for bicentennial volunteers, especially for six-day BB&T Summer Celebration
COV200, the group charged with managing the City of Covington’s bicentennial celebration, is looking for volunteers for the BB&T Summer…
Urban Farmer: If you too love to look at gardens, here’s an epic weekend opportunity in Covington
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune Contributor I love to look at gardens! I love my own garden; I look at it…
Keven Moore: Even the most attentive parent can forget a child in the car; look before you lock
As temperatures soar, it’s inevitable that we will hear about a child – probably several – being left unattended in…
Notice of reschedule for Bellevue’s City-Wide Yard Sale: It’s next week
Bellevue’s City-Wide Yard Sale has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 27, starting at 8 .m. It had been originally scheduled…
Marlana does it again … inspires others singing national anthem before NBA finals
Marlana VanHoose’s inspiring voice inspired once again, this time in front of a nationally televised audience before the start of…
Kentucky by Heart: Proof that being a good father is about spending time, not money
It’s a late afternoon in my townhouse in Lexington, and I’m sitting at the computer in my study. Words are…
Our Rich History: Grand old Latonia Racecourse set records during its glory days, closed in 1939
This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Running from Sleestaks was the easy part: Land of the Lost star collaborates with Covington resident
Falling over waterfalls and dodging dinosaurs may have seemed exciting to the fictional Holly Marshall, but when you look at…
Don Then: Look to Your Left is ‘slightly fictionalized’ true tale of perseverance through raw storytelling
I am suspicious whenever anyone recommends a memoir or an autobiography to read, especially if written by a businessman, an…
Panning for gold in local streams a rich-not-so-quick adventure — but a lot of fun; there is gold there
By Gayle Pille NKyTribune Correspondent There is gold in these here hills, folks. Word is there’s a couple of ole…
Keven Moore: If you inherited the wanderlust gene, check your risky tendancies at the door
There are all kinds of travelers in the world. Some of us very rarely leave the confines of our own…
Cold Spring turning 75 next year, seeking stories, historical pictures, information on time capsule
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter Cold Spring turns 75 years old next year, and the city is planning to celebrate…
Kentucky by Heart: Old-fashioned teamwork at center of Louise Rhodus’ path to success
She found out early the importance of working within the constraints of old-fashioned teamwork. Born in 1928, she was raised…
Environmental award nominations sought; program recognizes environmental leaders
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection is soliciting nominations for the 2015 Environmental Excellence Awards. These awards were established to…
Urban Farmer: ‘Tis the season — let the annual zucchini battle begin; me against the rotten borers
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune Columnist My annual battle with that most tenacious of foes, the Squash Vine Borer, has begun…
Review: Clooney leads cast of Disney’s ‘darn near perfect family film’ Tomorrowland — no ‘grown-ups’!
By James Halcomb Special to NKyTribune Tomorrowland is a great family film. A great family, fantasy/sci-fi epic; the story is…
Release party for Rick Robinson’s newest political thriller The Advance Man set for June 18
A release party for Rick Robinson’s new political thriller, The Advance Man, is set for June 18, at Joseph Beth…
Making a home in Northern Kentucky: Refugees forced from their homeland seek new start here
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor Since 1975, 2.6 million refugees have settled in the U.S. While their countries of origin…