Kentucky by Heart: Inventor John Fitch, who had ties to Nelson County, built America’s first steamboat
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Back when I was an elementary student, I was taught that Robert Fulton was the…
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Our Rich History: How softball joined the ranks of elite sports at Thomas More — Bors and Wegman stand out
By Michael Pagano Thomas More University The Saints softball program is one of the most successful on the Thomas More…
The River: As a second grader, he was glued to the radio listening to the tragic news of the Island Queen
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
The Bean Bash to celebrate 50th Anniversary Sept. 30 in new location at Erlanger Lions Club in Florence
Staff Report The Bean Bash, an annual fundraiser benefiting disabled children and adults in the Northern Kentucky region, will celebrate…
DCCH Lasting Legacies Family Festival September 30 will celebrate organization’s 175th year
DCCH Center for Children and Families will celebrate 175 years of caring for Kentucky’s most vulnerable children and families with…
Super Jox Lunch group unites for lunch with radio legend Gary Burbank (and all his characters)
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It’s been dubbed The Super Jox Lunch by non-other than Tribune columnist Mike Tussey, a…
Mike Tussey: More Murphy’s Law — and another recipe for disaster
Recently, I examined Murphy’s Law and how it affected me drastically while broadcasting a football game in September a few…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Healthy Aging Summit’ inspires goals for a positive lifestyle at 70 and beyond
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The “Healthy Aging Summit” I attended last week in Versailles came at a good time….
Our Rich History: Olivia Huber Bryant, a standout Thomas More performer in soccer and basketball
By Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Sources for this article include: Statistics provided by Michael Pagano Co-Director of Sports Information,…
The River: The sounds of riverboat calliope bring fond memories – and of Homer Denny’s rise to top
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Thomas More Biology Field Station to host ‘Living Story’ motivational retreat September 24
Thomas More University Biology Field Station, located in California, will host “Living Story,” a motivational retreat designed to help people…
Read Ready Covington Early Childhood Festival Saturday to celebrate learning through fun
A Saturday morning of games, raffles, face painting, music, touch-a-truck, and more is part of an organized effort aimed to…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Think about it — to bait or not to bait? There are ethics involved in the decision
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University A few years ago I observed a sign above a pallet of feed corn…
Mike Tussey: Sheila Gray is WKRC Local 12’s ‘gal about town’ — and Ambassador of Goodwill
The City of Cincinnati and Local 12 WKRC not only has a Gal about town, but also has an Ambassador…
Kentucky by Heart: Glean Kentucky exemplifies giving hearts of the people of the Commonwealth
By Steve Flairty Kentucky by Heart Kentucky is a state rich in food production and, as I try to show…
Our Rich History: Thomas More’s first national champion ever, Lynn Thompson/NCAA women’s golf
By Raymond G. Hebert, Ph.D. Thomas More University Sources for this article include: Statistics provided by Michael Pagano Co-Director of…
The river: No reason at all to be bored, given water striders, whirligigs, critters, and a boat of course
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Salvation Army’s ‘Women’s Empowerment Day’ offers free hair styling, clothing, more for trauma victims
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The Salvation Army is always ready with a helping hand, providing a wide range of…
Covington Fire Dept. to dedicate ‘Fire Boat 1’ to one of their own, ‘a fireman’s fireman,’ Lt. Dale A. Brown
Lt. Dale A. Brown was instrumental in the design and implementation of the Covington Fire Department’s Fire Boat 1, the…
The wait for scary is over — USS Nightmare haunted steamboat opens Sept. 15 for spine-tingling times
The wait is finally over, thrill-seekers. The USS Nightmare haunted steamboat on Newport’s Riverboat Row announces its long-awaited return for…
Mike Tussey: The Champions, Part II; powerful stuff — Kentucky Style
Two weeks ago this column focused on the definition of Champions. What made them tick, what was the driving force…
Kentucky by Heart: Annual visit to Kentucky State Fair lives up to hype as ‘Summer Summed Up’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnists A visit to the annual Kentucky State Fair might aptly compare to a “one stop…