Kentucky by Heart: Exploring the Commonwealth’s rich history through books, videos and museums
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As previously mentioned here, I’m not a historian by profession, but I love to learn…
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Our Rich History: White Castle — porcelain buildings, square burgers, fair-‘n-square employee benefits
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Part 4 of an occasional series about fast food restaurants Admit it….
The River: Capt. Don shares excitement of ’21 Great American Steamboat Race (different results in ’24)
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Bernsteins’ Belle of Cincinnati wins Golden Antlers as victor in Derby’s Great American Steamboat Race
Alan Bernstein, owner of BB Riverboats, has brought home the Golden Antlers — a treasured prize for the winner of…
Council on Problem Gambling reminding Kentuckians to wager responsibly as Derby weekend arrives
The Super Bowl may be America’s largest betting day, and there may be more gamblers on March Madness; but in…
‘Kentucky Life’ to explore discovery of Civil War-era gold coins known as The Great Kentucky Hoard
In 2023, a Kentucky farmer discovered a cache of more than 800 gold and silver Civil War-era coins buried in…
Covington Farmers Market to return to outdoor home at 425 Madison Avenue beginning Saturday
After a winter sojourn inside Braxton Brewing Co., the Covington Farmers Market returns to the warm outdoors this Saturday, debuting…
Mike Tussey: The blessings of life — family and friends; count them everyday
Next month my wife Jo and I will celebrate our 63rd wedding anniversary June 30, 1961. When I look back…
Kentucky by Heart: The extraordinary life of Dale Faughn serves a model for all Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Caldwell County’s Dale Faughn died Sunday, April 21, at age 98. And for truth, Kentuckians…
Our Rich History: Izzy’s Delicatessen — food, ambience, theatrics — became part of the landscape
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Part 3 of an occasional series about fast food restaurants Some businesses…
The River: Commanding the P.A. Denny — and telling stories of the very first adventures
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
New Covington Parks and Recreation head Greg Stacy has built a career managing fun
As a teenager working for Boone County Parks, Greg Stacy was running everything from T-ball programs to a camp for…
Kenton County Public Library offering Candy Land Game tonight; other special events Saturday
Many of us have played the traditional Candy Land game. This classic board game, beloved by generations, invites players to…
With hillside trees removed, resident on ‘old’ Alice St. wants a ‘safety’ barrier on Erlanger-owned access
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Safety is the priority is a common refrain. Erlanger’s Steve Niceley has heard the “safety…
Mike Tussey: The Merry Month of May means it’s time for the NKY Senior Games beginning May 2
The 2024 Spring Senior Games will begin next Thursday May 2 and run through May 24. The Sun will shine…
Kentucky by Heart: Shelby County’s Veterans Rural Outreach helps veterans with affordable housing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist You just never know when you’ll run into people doing noble things in Kentucky. One…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati chili — a Greek immigrant tradition — a fun food that really caught on
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Part 2 of an occasional series about fast food restaurants Cincinnati Chili…
The River: The Crack(ed) Crew of the Delta Queen, 1970, and sketches by the self-taught Bob Sikes
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Welcome House receives more than $2.1 million in state ERA2 funds to combat homelessness in NKY
Northern Kentucky-based Welcome House is among Kentucky homeless service organizations awarded a portion of $23 million in funding for housing…
Newport’s Kayla Vaske urges ‘Write this Down’ in book that helps her — and her readers — cope
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She wants you to learn how to think – instead of what to think. And…
BCM celebrates 150th anniversary of Kentucky Derby with special exhibit on hometown legends
The countdown is on for the 150th Anniversary of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby. But even if…
Mike Tussey: Paul Revere — remember him? He rode into history 249 years ago while spreading the alarm
The legendary ride of Paul Revere took place on April 18, 1775 through the Massachusetts country side from Boston to…