Kentucky by Heart: Inspired by movie, Jessica Collins aims to provide kids ‘A Place to Sleep’
“You’re never too young to make a difference,” said Jessica Collins, 19, a nursing student at Western Kentucky University. She…
Living
Read More
A Destination: Breaks Interstate Park on Kentucky-Virginia border showcases beauty of Appalachians
By Roger Alford Kentucky Today Look any direction from the rim of what has been dubbed the “Grand Canyon of…
Dayton Vintage clothing and accessories celebrates grand opening in Main Street District
The Dayton Vintage a men’s and women’s vintage clothing and accessories stores celebrated its grand opening with an open house…
Kentucky by Heart: Corbin Seavers teaches children the game of chess, and how to win at the game of life
Corbin Seavers learned by example some important principles from his father, who died when Corbin was only 17. He learned…
Kentucky by Heart: Northern Kentucky’s John G. Carlisle; new book of work from Northpoint prisoners
Life’s full of those “just not fair” times when it seems that we’ve followed all the rules, yet have had…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Good Works’ of the Kentucky Colonels remains a tradition state can be proud of
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune I sure got excited several years ago when a trip to my mailbox netted…
Our Rich History: Shillito’s downtown store reaches its peak, World War II through the 1960s
Part 4 of a continuing series on Cincinnati’s grand downtown department stores By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune In…
KHIP: New poll shows most Kentucky adults support comprehensive statewide smoke-free law
The 2017 Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that 71 percent of Kentucky adults support a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law….
Our Rich History: The Lazarus family reinvigorates Shillito’s and leads it through the Great Depression
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune In last week’s installment, we reviewed the establishment of Shillito’s dry goods store…
Kentucky by Heart: Deaths leave a void and legacy: Mountain Santa, Bob Wagoner each made mark
I was saddened by the recent passing of Mike Howard, aka “Mountain Santa.” He lived at Wallins Creek, in Harlan…
NKY NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Outreach Luncheon Monday at Newport Syndicate
The Northern Kentucky Branch, NAACP 14th Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Outreach Luncheon takes place Monday, Jan. 15,…
Kentucky by Heart: The work of C-J’s Allen Trout offers ‘folksy’ look back at Kentucky in the 1940s
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune I picked up an interesting title on a recent visit to a used bookstore…
Kentucky by Heart: Irma Gall, Peggy Kemner join to ‘lend a hand’ to the less fortunate in Knox County
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Irma Gall, amazingly spry to be in her mid-eighties, was only too happy to show…
Chef Foster: ‘Hopping John’ is a must for New Year’s Eve — not only delicious, but it renews hope
If you’re like most people around this time of year, food, in all forms is first and foremost in your mind. Either it’s a part of…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard goes from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa’
This story is taken from Steve Flairty’s 2013 book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes #3. It was originally published in by KyForward…
Kentucky by Heart: Seasoned journalist Michael Embry finds new voice through fiction in retirement
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune For decades, journalist Michael Embry pretty much had what he wrote assigned to him;…
NKU Camp Innovation Pathways to College offers STEM-focused classes in spring — a gift idea?
Do you know of an elementary or middle school student who would like to learn more about computer programming and…
Perennial Small Space: Final exhibit of the year, ‘Everyone Needs an Outlet,’ opening December 9
“Perennial Small Space”: An immersive, interactive experience with local art is opening its final exhibit of the year, ‘Everyone Needs…
John Foster: Sharing insight into grandeur of Ferris Wheel, the restaurant business, success, failure
The restaurant industry has always been an amusement park attraction, for as long as I’ve called Lexington my home. Part…
Our Rich History: Early Kentucky patents and inventors; search free at NKU’s Steely Library
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky has a rich history of inventors and patents, even as early as…
Kentucky by Heart: Thanksgiving brings back fond memories of friends, family and feasts of rich food
I’m in favor of the Thanksgiving season to be termed the most important holiday that Americans celebrate. The theme of…
Our Rich History: Covington Latin School’s first home was a Methodist Church, demolished in 1940
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Covington Latin School was established in September 1923 by Bishop Francis Howard. When…