Kentucky by Heart: Special 1866 gift from France shows President Lincoln, wife held in high regard
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I enjoy finding those nuggets of our state’s history that add another layer to what…
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Our Rich History: Recognizing the 80th anniversary of D-Day — and heroic NKyians who served
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune World War II (1939–1945) was the largest and most deadly war that…
The River: A trip upriver to Louisville on the AVALON and harrowing story of a ‘head man’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the stories of his long association with the…
It’s a BLAST! Inaugural event planned for July 3 to celebrate Independence Day (with fireworks!)
This summer, meetNKY (the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau), Newport on the Levee (The Levee), and BB Riverboats are…
KY Historical Society to celebrate history awards, including to Dinsmore Homestead’s Road to Freedom
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will recognize 18 individuals and organizations for their contributions to the field of history at…
Boone County Water Rescue keeping the river safe, offers safety tips for all boaters
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the start of summer, even though summer officially begins…
Mike Tussey: Moments to remember — the pulse of our lives we will never forget
If you grew up in the 40s or 50s and you are still with us, you know how special it…
Kentucky by Heart: Day trips around Kentucky offer plenty of ‘muse-worthy’ material for any writer
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ll often sit deep in thought at the keyboard, focusing on what I’m writing at…
Our Rich History: Harriet ‘Hattie’ Clark Clary Watkins embodied the spirit of the women who built America
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Editor’s note: Part 1 of an occasional series entitled, “Reviving Lost Voices…
The River: In honor of Memorial Day, the Captain remembers those who served and sacrificed
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the stories of his long association with the…
Parade, 21-gun salutes planned to honor Covington’s fallen during Memorial Day ceremonies Monday
With a parade, 21-gun salutes, mournful trumpets, and solemn revelry all morning long, Covington will gather once again on Monday…
Covington’s free youth Fishing Derby returns to Devou park’s Prisoner’s Lake Saturday
Want to see a youth get excited? Put a fishing pole in their hand and watch their face light up…
‘Pipsqueak’ holds her own as a member of the all-female Black-n-BlueGrass roller derby squad
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She’s called “Pipsqueak” for a reason. Michaela Schierberg – all five-feet of her – is…
Mike Tussey: Branson — the Grand Slam of the Ozarks has an adventure for you
The summer of 1995 I was still broadcasting with WTCR’s “Mike in the Morning Show” and loving every minute of…
Kentucky by Heart: Exploring some Kentucky curiosities, from state flag to filming of ‘Route 66’
For those of us who have a keen interest in our state’s culture and heritage, certain questions of curiosity sometimes…
Our Rich History: Jerome Lederer, White Tavern Shops, and Jerry’s Drive-In Restaurants
Editor’s note: Part 6 of an occasional series about fast food restaurants. By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune…
The River: From shutdown to reopening, things are cranking up, down, and all around (internet rules)
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Covington’s Old Seminary Square to revive annual garden tour June 8-9 featuring nine residences
The City of Covington’s Old Seminary Square residential neighborhoods will hold its first public garden tour since 2019 on June…
Covington seeking volunteers for Saturday’s River Sweep cleanup event along banks Ohio River
The Iroquois called the river “Ohio” – a name by the French as La Belle Riviere, or “the beautiful” —…
Mike Tussey: Today is Police Officer Memorial Day, honoring officers killed or disabled in line of duty
October 1, 1961 President John F. Kennedy signed into law that May 15 of each year would become Police Officer…
Kentucky by Heart: Veterans Rural Outreach receives donation of solar panels from EightTwentyEnergy
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Good people attract good people. Never more is that true than when a private company,…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati’s Lou Groen, a ‘Big Fish’ in McDonald’s restaurants nationwide
Editor’s note: Part 5 of an occasional series about fast food restaurants. By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune…