Our Rich History: Kentucky’s bookmobile project had enormous impact on children in rural communities
By Wayne Onkst Special to NKyTribune In the mid 1940s, as Kentucky celebrated its 150th birthday, University of Kentucky faculty…
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The River: Great news for history buffs and river rats — Capt. Sanders’ river columns now a hardback book
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A fascinating journey that started for Captain Don Sanders and The Northern Kentucky Tribune began…
Big night for big class at 40th annual Athletic Directors’ Hall of Fame induction
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter They didn’t save the best for last at the sold-out Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors’…
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland will return to Newport Aquarium November 24 – December 24
The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching at Newport Aquarium when Scuba Santa dives into town. This…
Scott Lubansky, Ski Jumping Hall of Famer, has been consulting with the Point/Arc for 20 years
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Today’s quiz. He’s the latest tri-stater to enter a Hall of Fame. Got the answer…
Mike Tussey: A day of anxiety, dread, and concern — the day of the road test for your driver’s license
In our lifetime, we all feel days of anticipation that cause cold sweat, butterflies and jitters. It’s amazing how those…
Kentucky by Heart: John C.C. Mayo, who purchased Eastern KY mineral rights, remains a polarizing figure
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The words “broad form deed” are, for many people from Eastern Kentucky, nasty ones. Often…
Our Rich History: Thomas More baseball in the era of Coaches Russo, Asalon, and Hetzer
By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Thomas More University Traditionally, when remembering Thomas More Athletics in the 1990s, most of the…
The River: Revisiting (and celebrating) storytelling about a maritime life — and more is coming
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Ark Encounter, Answers in Genesis, top tourist attractions, offering free Christmas spectacular starting Nov. 24
On select dates starting November 24, and continuing through December 30, Answers in Genesis will once again host its spectacular…
Covington Urban Forestry Board seeking volunteers for Fall Tree Planting Saturday in Eastside
About 60 trees will take root in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood this Saturday, but they won’t get in the ground by…
Steven Gastright, school board member, tells Cov Rotary about public education, ‘we succeed together’
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He has some real ideas for public education, and Steven Gastright shared them with the…
Mike Tussey: D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is excellent prevention-oriented policing
Throughout my long 26-year law enforcement career, I touched many bases from patrol to assistant chief. In those middle years…
Kentucky by Heart: Some recent selections from the Kentucky-centric books at the top of my reading list
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Never to focus on reading just one book at a time, I’ll devote this column…
Our Rich History: Depression brought economic devastation and birth of pack horse library project
By Wayne Onkst Special to the NKyTribune The Great Depression of the 1930’s brought economic devastation unlike anything experienced before….
The River: Chasing Belle of Louisville (from land with Black Beauty), taking photos, embracing memories
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
KY Entrepreneur Hall of Fame 2023 inductees include two NKyians, Tony Lamb, Donna Salyers
Two NKY entrepreneurs are among the three 2023 inductees into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame to be celebrated November…
Meet a future fashion and make-up designer, Vivian Wallace, 18, who’s being coached by Point/Arc
By Andy Furman Point/Arc She’s a future American fashion designer. Vivian Wallace. Remember the name. For now, the 18-year-old graduate…
Taylor Mill’s Director of Public Works Marc Roden to retire after 43 years in public service
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Taylor Mill will be losing one of its greatest assets as…
Mike Tussey: The echoes of Halloween yesteryear still haunt us with the best of the boos
For the past month, the very spirit of Halloween has been manifested on lawns, homes, trees, cars, and even in…
Kentucky by Heart: Remembering the life and legacy of Judge Ray Corns, who died recently at age 89
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ll always keep fond memories of Judge Ray Corns, who died last week at the…
Our Rich History: Hitting the mats — the start of Thomas More wrestling to success in short time
By Michael Pagano Special to NKyTribune On November 24, 2015, the Thomas More Saints wrestling program was officially born. At…