Our Rich History: Bau-Vereine — the German roots of Building & Loans; meeting in saloons, saving for homes
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune Thriftiness is a trait Germans are well known for, as it was considered…
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The River: The Captain is back after a long illness — sharing stories of his life on the river
He’s back! The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the…
Pat Crowley remembered; visitation Wednesday at Southgate Community Center
By Jay Fossett Friend and colleague Funeral arrangements have been announced for Pat Crowley, well-known journalist-turned-publicist and terrific community engager…
New report shows Kentucky has high percentage of residents struggling with independent living
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is one of the U.S. states facing the highest levels of independent living difficulty…
The Conversation: Service dogs can reduce the severity of PTSD for veterans — new research
By Sarah Leighton and Kerri Rodriguez University of Arizona Service dogs can alleviate some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for…
Mike Tussey: Happy New Year 2025 — just in time for good food, football, and resolutions
Smile, you made it. You’re just in time for ham, parades, football and New Year’s Resolutions. Ready or not. We…
Kentucky by Heart: Mark Twain had real connections to Kentucky, with mother born in Adair County
A person who has an absurd love of Kentucky might well say that author and humorist Mark Twain — birth…
Our Rich History: New Year’s 1925: Prohibition, prosperity, and optimism
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune New Year’s Day 1925 found the nation in the midst of generally…
A few more days to see Tom Schreiber’s ‘greatest Christmas light show,’ an eye-catching NKY tradition
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Do not worry – it is not too late. You have got until January 2nd…
The River: Cold came early this particular year, but we weren’t prepared; it can get colder
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
KDFWR Christmas Tree recycling program allows Kentuckians to send holiday wishes to state’s fishes
Make the new year a happy one for Kentucky’s fish by donating natural Christmas trees to the Department of Fish…
The Conversation: Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ almost didn’t air — and why it endures
(Editor’s note: As families gather around their favorite Christmas stories this season, here’s a story behind one beloved classics that…
Mike Tussey: Merry Christmas — may the day bring love, joy, and family
It’s certain that you were up early this morning with the children and family as your tree and gifts are…
Kentucky by Heart: What’s your favorite Christmas story? KYians share some of their most beloved
A few weeks ago, a local newspaper reporter interviewed me and other authors about our favorite published Christmas story. I…
Our Rich History: A heartwarming Christmas story — Bishop Maes and St. John’s Orphan Asylum
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to NKyTribune In the cold, grey afternoon of December 27, 1910, two priests in a Model…
The River: As a young boy, loving the sights, sounds, smell of river and finding a way to a life
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Duke Energy offers customers ways to save as Winter arrives and colder temps on the way
Duke Energy is offering customers ways to save energy and money as winter arrives this weekend. “At Duke Energy, we…
First Lady Britainy Beshear announces new literary resource for KY schools, libraries and families
First Lady Britainy Beshear on Thrusday announced that TeachingBooks is now available and free to use at all Kentucky schools…
Thomas More University Dyslexia Institute to offer new Orton-Gillingham training program
Thomas More University’s Dyslexia Institute has announced its latest initiative, a comprehensive Orton-Gillingham training program. Orton-Gillingham is a practical, research-based…
Mike Tussey: The Christmas Spirit lives within our hearts as love, joy, and peace
You can feel it – you can see it, as we celebrate the magic of Christmas day in just one…
Kentucky by Heart: Author, podcaster Susan Mills advocates for those with ‘exceptionalities’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “To Alex, the bravest kid I know, and my everyday hero.” – Dedication message in…
Our Rich History: During heyday of cafeterias, NKY offered many well-known establishments
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune My father, Harry V. Tenkotte, always loved cafeterias — the variety of…