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…
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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…
Kentucky by Heart: NKY native Mary Hissem DeMoss was nationally recognized soprano singer
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Being a “tuneful” place in many respects, Kentucky would seem to be a place of…
Our Rich History: Frisch’s Big Boy plays major role in history of fast-food restaurants in NKY — and beyond
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to the NKyTribune (First of an occasional series about NKY’s fast-food restaurants) When I…
The River: Recycling makes the junkyard respectable and biz was good, but call of water was stronger
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum to host Linden Day event April 27 with free tree givaway
Staff report Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum has announced plans for its annual Linden Day celebration of Arbor Day to…
‘Steamboatman,’ NKyTribune columnist Don Sanders to share river tales during April 16 NKY History Hour
Captain Donald J. Sanders’ relationship with the river began at the age of 10 when he worked for his evening…
It’s Financial Literacy Month — and a good time to start your savings plan
It is never too late to start saving money. In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, signed in proclamation by Gov….
MIke Tussey: One of greatest loves of our lives, our pets — their passing is devastating
In the world as we know it, we love the presence of our family; a mom and dad, brother or…
Kentucky by Heart: i.imagine program exposes Northern Kentucky teens to the art of photography
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As Kentucky Derby inches closer, I can’t think of a better way for Northern Kentuckians…
Our Rich History: 1915 tornado left path of destruction across Northern Kentucky
By Dave Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Part three of a three-part series on the region’s destructive tornadoes. On the evening…
The River: The most versatile person on a riverboard crew is the deckhand who has quite a tool kit
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories…
For Spring break meetNKY says ‘meet Northern Kentucky’ close to home, see region as visitors do
If you are looking for something to do for spring break — with or without kids — meetNKY, the region’s…
Three Kentucky State Parks to be featured on Discovery Channel’s ‘RV There Yet?’ May 18
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Kentucky State Parks marks its 100th anniversary, Greenbo Lake, Carter Caves and Grayson Lake…
AAA advice: Tips on assessing storm damage, filing claims, and understanding who is responsible
This week’s severe storms brought damaging winds and rain to many parts of Kentucky. The storm brought down power lines,…
Mike Tussey: Follow that dream and never look back — Dusty Rhodes certainly followed that path
Once upon a time there was a 13-year-old boy from Syracuse, New York who had a dream of being on…
Registration now open for NKY Restoration Weekend April 27 at Newport Intermediate School
Whether you own a historic home, are thinking about buying one, or simply love history, the NKY Restoration Weekend event…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentuckians share places they find strikingly similar to the Commonwealth
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Last week’s column featured a special annual event in Crandon, Wisconsin, called “Kentuck Day.” The…
Our Rich History: 50 years later — the April 1974 tornado outbreak left a path of destruction
By Paul A. Tenkotte, Ph.D. Special to NKyTribune Part 2 of a three-part series on the region’s destructive tornadoes It…
The River: (Remembering) riverboat folk yearning to hear the ‘ready whistle’ and engines warming up
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Cincinnati Observatory prepares the community for the solar eclipse on April 8; how to watch safely
As the whole world gets ready for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, the Cincinnati Observatory is taking proactive…
Setting record (scientifically) straight: coal is state rock; agate, state gemstone; calcite, state mineral
Coal is currently Kentucky’s state mineral, though it isn’t really a mineral in scientific terms. There’s also debate about whether…