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,…
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Don Then: Walter Tevis, author with Kentucky ties, creates memorable characters, unforgettable stories
Sometimes I like to take a drive. An easy trip on back roads clears my mind, fosters inspiration, exposes new…
Newborns at Christ Hospital wear red onesies, signature mustaches to celebrate All-Star Week
As MLB All-Star Week takes the region by storm, even the smallest fans are getting in on the action. All…
Keven Moore: Left-lane lingerers beware – slowpoke laws aim to get you out of the way
Finally, the left-lane slowpokes, lollygaggers, creepers and hogs of the world are being criminalized as the hazards that they are…
Boone County Heritage Day and Chalkfest features cars, alpacas and movies on Saturday
Burlington will host its sixth annual Boone County Heritage Festival and Chalkfest from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The festival…
Village Players of Ft. Thomas celebrate 50 years with new logo and four productions for 2015-16 season
By Sydney Bland NKyTribune intern The Village Players of Ft. Thomas celebrate its 50th year of bringing live theater to…
Everyday Heroes: What legacy will you leave behind? Latest book offers shining examples
Following is the introduction to Steve Flairty’s newest book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes #4, as he talks about the importance of…
BB&T Summer Celebration to feature plenty of family-friendly activities
COV200, the volunteer group behind Covington’s upcoming BB&T Summer Celebration, has planned many activities for children during the upcoming six-day…
Our Rich History: Whatever you want to call it, beer and Covington have gone hand in hand since 1859
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Augusta’s Baker-Bird Winery enjoying resurgence, as part of region’s wine history and prominence
By John Lachmann NKyTribune contributor With the explosion of wineries in the area, it may seem like local wine’s popularity…
Kentucky by Heart: An improvised explosive device took Marine’s sight, but not his vision
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Matthew Bradford has participated in scuba diving, fishing, rock climbing, surfing, swimming and distance races….
Where to go, what to do: Schedule of weekend Tri-State activities for Independence Day celebrations
By SmartHealthToday Team Grab the family and head to these great events of your choosing to celebrate Independence day throughout…
Keven Moore: Despite the risks, we just love our fireworks; show a little love for safety, too
What do you get when you combine alcohol, fireworks and a day off from work? Independence Day, of course. Each…
Community invited to celebrate Fourth of July at the Bicentennial Independence Day Parade
COV200, the Center for Great Neighborhoods, and the Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association are celebrating Covington’s Bicentennial with a special…
Don Then: Discover the meaning of ‘determined defiance’ in Ray Peden’s One Tenth of the Law
Experience relates that a great story begins with an evocative title. A few outstanding titles come quickly to mind: The…
Thanks to Erlanger Historical Society, the Depot Museum preserves, celebrates the city’s past
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune reporter There are no elaborate exhibits in the Erlanger Depot Museum, but every room has a hodgepodge…
Behind the Scenes: Bluegrass & Backroads team knows how to tell a good Kentucky story
By Kristy Robinson Horine Special to NKyTribune The shot is pure Kentucky: a log cabin, a hound lounging on roughhewn…
Our Rich History: Spence was more than a bridge; Congressman did great things in 32 years of service
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Back Roads Wine Trail showcases Northern Kentucky wineries
By John Lachmann NKyTribune contributor A few years ago, Julie Clinkenbeard and Dennis Walter found themselves running into several other…
Annual Boone County Farm Tour Saturday is free, self-guided; maps at Burlington Farmer’s Market
The annual Boone County Farm Tour will take place again this Saturday. Fourteen working farms in the county are inviting…
Did you know? Boone County’s long history with distilled spirits includes, of course, ‘illegal’ ones
By Hillary Delaney Boone County Public Library The illegal sale and distribution of liquor looms large in America’s history. Our…
Kentucky by Heart: Enterprising Katie Taylor, Grandpa Marvin are ‘buds’ in more ways than one
“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” –Masunoba…