Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend
Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard, the Mountain…
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Our Rich History: The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky ‘Christmas Top Ten,’ music and media moments
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune A number of Christmas tunes and holiday-themed movies are tied to personalities and places…
The River: Falling in love with river life, embracing beginnings at Walt’s Boat Harbor on the frigid Ohio
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Public health officials, workers have become ‘a public punching bag’; one in 10 have quit during pandemic
Kentucky Health News Local public-health officials and workers “have found themselves at the center of a political storm as they…
Recycle those #%*&! lights: Drop-off locations in Covington accept non-working strands
It’s one of the enduring and aggravating mysteries of the holiday season: When you put away your decorative lights last…
The Man Scout: A family legend, a fortuitous ricochet and a hard lesson in appreciating risks we create
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune I’ll never forget my first gun. It was beautiful and powerful, and I can…
Horizon’s The 410 giving circle awards $16,000 grant to the Learning Grove’s Young Families Program
The 2020 cohort of The 410, a Northern Kentucky giving circle hosted by Horizon Community Funds, has selected Learning Grove…
Kentucky by Heart: Roger Guffey’s Tales from the Porch offers authentic glimpse into simpler times
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Roger Guffey is steeped in the traditions and customs of his childhood growing up in…
Our Rich History: The Black Population of Newport and Campbell County
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to NKyTribune Part 56 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” Cincinnati’s position…
The River: Youngsters do find their way to a good life on the river, as the ‘whispers of the water’ call out
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Office of Highway Safety reminds Kentucky drivers to plan safe rides during upcoming holiday season
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and law…
The Man Scout: Finding true north can be a little difficult when everything seems to be heading south
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune Last week I began the “Finding Your Way” chapter of my trusty Boy Scout…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky expands support for COVID-19 early alert system in Northern Kentucky
Researchers at the University of Louisville have been working with Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky and the Northern…
Best Friends Animal Society offers tips to keep your pets safe during the first COVID holiday season
COVID-19 cases continue to surge around the country, so this year’s holiday season may be quieter than usual. Gone are…
Kentucky by Heart: A look at the books Kentuckians are reading as the cold winter months approach
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist For both pleasure and resource purposes, I’m often found with a book in my hands…
Our Rich History: George Ratterman (1926-2007), football star, reform sheriff, led Newport’s cleanup
Part 55 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” By Richard Challis Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky has…
The River: Remembering the fond and the profoundly sad happenings on a certain date in November
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Washington Post story on nursing homes, pandemic highlights case of KY staffer who died of COVID
Kentucky Health News A Kentucky example figures prominently in a national story about nursing homes, their staffs, their residents and…
Beyond the Curb: River City Living takes you to apartment complex on the river in Dayton
The beautiful Tapestry on the River apartments in Dayton have many desirable amenities, including the pool, private river walk, luxury…
The Man Scout: You can’t figure out where you’re going until you understand where you’ve been
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune As we approach the halfway point of my trusty Boy Scouts Handbook, we come…
Success against the odds: From aging out of foster care to UK College of Social Work graduate
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Can you recall a time when you felt the odds were stacked against you?…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Old Photos’ Facebook pages offer nostalgic look back at people and places
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A while back, I came across a cool Facebook group page called Old Photos of…