Kentucky Health News: Tips for safe outdoor, social gatherings during this pandemic-impacted holiday
As last days of summer and the Labor Day holiday approach and pandemic continues — here are tips for safe…
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Greenup County native Michael Armbrester played key role in Takuma Sato’s win in Indianapolis 500
By Rick Elmore The Greenup Beacon Takuma Sato was in the spotlight for winning his second Indianapolis 500 race, but…
Morning-line favorite Tiz the Law, 17 others will have chance to Run for the (late) Roses
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Last year’s Kentucky Derby — in which Maximum Security crossed the finish line first…
Kentucky by Heart: Many Kentuckians have made their mark in fields of science and technology
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Science and technology. . .in the Bluegrass State?? Over the years, Kentucky hasn’t always been…
Our Rich History: Dr. Alvin C. Poweleit, World War II hero and survivor of the Bataan Death March
By Pat Ryan Special to NKyTribune Part 9 of our series on the 75th anniversary of the closing stages of…
The River: From the Air Force to a return to the river aboard the Delta Queen — and memories to be made
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Governor orders flags at half-staff today in honor of Corbin soldier killed in Korean War; remains returned
Gov. Andy Beshear ordered flags to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset today, in honor of a…
Covington firefighters part of 85-member hurricane response team offering help in Texas with Laura
Four Covington firefighters were due to arrive in Texas Thursday afternoon to help conduct search-and-rescue efforts in the aftermath of…
Respiratory Therapists are always ready to serve, but they have come front and center during COVID
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Respiratory Therapists at St. Elizabeth hospitals are front and center in the fight against…
Wreaths Across America kicks-off campaign for Camp Nelson National Cemetery
Wreaths Across America for Camp Nelson National Cemetery announces the kick-off of their 2020 wreath campaign, highlighted with a visit…
Kentucky by Heart: Author Kim Huston’s Bardstown offers intimate look at community’s allure
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When it comes to choosing an invigorating location for Kentucky day trips (or half-day trip),…
Our Rich History: Germans in Newport — a rich cultural heritage reaching back to 18th century
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune Part 41 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” German immigrants…
The River: Can’t help but peruse the ‘Boats for Sale’ ads, but probably will rest easily with memories
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
COVID close up and personal: Lyndsey Gough, 27, in recovery months later, her world turned upside down
By Meg Mills University of Kentucky Lyndsey Gough, a University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information alumna, started out…
Beyond the Curb: River City Living premieres ‘Living large in a tiny house in Newport,’ the latest virtual tour
Part of a continuing series as Beyond the Curb goes virtual with 15 epidsodes The Catalytic Fund has released the…
UK freshman agricultural and medical biotechnology major has big dreams of making positive impact
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Mary Kate Miller has big dreams of making a positive impact on Kentucky agriculture…
Belle of Louisville Riverboats releases ‘Tribute to the Great Steamboat Race’ poster for Sept. 2 race
The tradition of one of Louisville’s signature Derby week events will continue, even in this unprecedented time with the Belle…
Kentucky by Heart: Multi-talented Skeeter Davis — a true story about a Kentucky girl making good
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Stripping tobacco as a young boy back in the 1960s was never something that excited…
Our Rich History: Shoe dealer solves ghastly murder of Pearl Bryan, found missing her head, in 1893
By Andrew Young Special to NKyTribune Part 40 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” Shoe store owners…
The River: Tracking down particulars of a certain riverboat calliope; answer may never be known
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Survey shows impact of in-home school, childcare on Kentucky’s workforce during pandemic
A survey of business leaders across the state in the wake of changes to schools and childcare due to the…
Beyond the Curb goes virtual with 15-episode video series celebrating urban living in NKY’s river cities
This year, instead of their usual in-person Beyond the Curb Urban Living Tours, the Catalytic Fund has created a 15-episode…