NAMI NKY knows the poignant human stories behind mental illness — and offers programs to help
National Alliance on Mental Illness NKY If you had not lived it, you wouldn’t believe Norma’s story. She came to NAMI…
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Woody Keown of National Underground Railroad Freedom Center reflects on life of Desmond Tutu
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center mourns the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. “Archbishop Tutu lived a life dedicated to…
Kentucky by Heart: Recent tornados in Western Kentucky bring out the best in our fellow Kyians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The rude December 10-11 intrusion of the ferocious weather damage visited upon the lives of…
Our Rich History: The Dr. Thomas A. Coffey years as president of Thomas More, 1982-1985
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Part 25 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021….
The River: There’s cold, colder and coldest — and there will always be days on a riverboat in ice
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
A Christmas story: Being Santa at age 17 for Palmer’s House of Toys in Hazard — and there was a little boy
By Dee Davis The Daily Yonder At 17 I was the Santa Claus for the Walkertown section of Hazard. Rick…
Kentucky native Dana Canady’s memoir, A Journal for Jordan, now a feature film released to movie theaters
By Meg Mills University of Kentucky Dana Canedy’s New York Times best-selling memoir A Journal for Jordan, has been adapted into…
Kentucky Smart on Crime announces legislative priorities for 2022 General Assembly session
Kentucky Smart on Crime, a coalition of 14 organizations dedicated to justice reforms in the Commonwealth, announced its 2022 agenda…
Stay safe on road this holiday season: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ continues through New Year’s
To keep Kentucky roadways as safe as possible through the holidays, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend
Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering once again this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard,…
Our Rich History: ‘Underground’ newspapers and student activism at Thomas More College
By Tom Ward Special to NKyTribune Part 24 of Our Series: “Retrospect and Vista II: Thomas More College/University. 1971-2021” There…
The River: No COVID relief in sight, but there are role models for weathering any storm; try resilience
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Behear announces tornado death toll reached 77, highest ever; gives blood in Capitol Rotunda
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday morning that the death toll in Kentucky from last weekend’s tornadoes and severe weather has…
Kentucky-born author bell hooks, one of country’s leading feminist scholars, dies at 69 following illness
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Berea College announced the death of bell hooks, Distinguished Professor in Residence in Appalachian Studies…
Kenton County Fiscal Court honors Will Ziegler with a 2021 Pioneer Award for lifetime community service
At its Fiscal Court meeting this week, Kenton County recognized 2021 Pioneer Award honoree Will Ziegler for his outstanding commitment…
Six Eagle Scouts from Northern Kentucky to be honored Sunday during local Eagle Court of Honor
The Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America Troop 70, chartered by St. Thomas Catholic Church in Ft. Thomas in…
Kentucky by Heart: Shawn Griffith overcomes lifetime of adversity to find ‘home’ at Versailles’ Spark Café
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist His name is Shawn Griffith, formerly known as a “homeless man.” He now has a…
Our Rich History: Villa Madonna/TM College physics department earned national recognition
By Dr. Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Part 23 of our series “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021…
The River: As a second grader, he stayed glued to the radio for news of the ISLAND QUEEN tragedy
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
COV presents ‘Heart of Community’ award to citizens who improve city with time, energy and intellect
The mayor’s former assistant who has become a one-woman volunteer force in her Eastside neighborhood. A long-time leader of the…
One Holland Restaurant Group buys Barleycorns, keeping management, employees and tradition
Barleycorns, which for nearly 50 years has been the region’s favorite neighborhood sports bar and grill, has been sold to…
With winter weather upon us, SD1 offering de-icing tips to limit impact on animals and environment
Snow and ice removal is an annual winter chore. As snow piles up, the first line of defense is simply…