The River: May brings start of boating season, and Camp Day, a Sanders family tradition of 70 years
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
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Campbell County to distribute emergency kits at its emergency preparedness drill today
Campbell County is helping solve one of the most common household problems: not having an emergency kit when you need…
Alan Pickett works at his ‘bike ministry’ — free functional transportation for those in need
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter There they were. On the corner of 16th and Madison. In the rain. All in…
Bevins ‘paid for pain, not protection,’ says lawyer for former governor’s adopted son
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern Lawyers for Jonah Bevin, the adopted son of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, have filed…
Mike Tussey: Skin cancer is a certain threat to your health; protect yourself
Certainly, it’s pool time whether at home, public pool or the beach. In fact, many already are sun bathing when…
Kentucky by Heart: The eastern gray squirrel is another of Kentucky’s iconic animal symbols
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “We could see the squirrels as they came closer, jumping from tree to tree, bridging…
Our Rich History: Johann Schmitt acquisition at Mother of God Church in Covington
(We’re celebrating ten years of Our Rich History. You can browse and read any of the past columns,from the present…
The River: Remembering mom, and all the surrogate ‘mothers’ who helped guide us young riverboaters
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Kentucky student wins essay contest, pays tribute to grandmother ahead of Mother’s Day
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Ahead of Mother’s Day, one Kentucky middle-school student has received recognition for honoring his…
NKY Restoration Weekend returns May 17 at Newport Intermediate school; register online
Do you love the charm of historical homes but worry about the repairs and renovations? Box gutters. Slate or tile…
Josh Kollmann’s book, When Meeting a Miracle, is a ‘love letter’ to his disabled daughter
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Margaret Wise Brown – move over – you have competition. His name – Josh Kollmann….
Mike Tussey: NKY Police Memorial ceremony will be observed on May 14 in Covington
Locally, the annual Northern Kentucky Police Memorial Ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 14 in Covington at 3rd and Court…
Kentucky by Heart: KY was the first state in the nation to have a state bird — the Northern Cardinal
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ve always been enamored about Kentucky’s state bird, the Northern Cardinal, often called the “redbird.”…
Our Rich History: Revisiting NKY’s role in WWII, and end of war in Europe 80 years ago
Editor’s note: We’re celebrating ten years of Our Rich History. You can browse and read any of the past columns,…
The River: The ‘Great Steamboat Race,’ a grand river tradition as legendary as the Kentucky Derby itself
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Governor’s Derby Exhibit, now open at State Capitol, includes work of three Northern Kentuckians
The 2025 Governor’s Derby Exhibit is now open in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. The work of 44 artists from…
Covington Farmer’s Market to open in new location at Washington and Pike Streets Saturday
The Covington Farmer’s Market’s 2025 Outdoor Market will open in a new location this spring at Washington and W. Pike…
Mike Tussey: The Voices of America — Communicators, legends and household names
If you turn the clock back to the early 20th Century, you’ll find a treasure of very talented people who…
KSO to close out 33rd season May 10 with ‘Swingin’ the Classics’ at NKU’s Greaves Concert Hall
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will close out its 33rd season May 10 with ‘Swingin’ the Classics,’ a regional all-star big…
Kentucky by Heart: Marvin Bartlett’s Spirit of the Bluegrass offers unique look at Kentucky history
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnists Marvin Bartlett likes to collect those “little” stories that ring powerfully, especially those discovered around…
Our Rich History: Why were Kyians, Ohio Valley residents alarmed by French in Louisiana in 1802?
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune “The public mind has for some time appeared to be interested and…
The River: 2025 marks a significant anniversary — for both family history, and the lore of the River
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…