People of NKY: Woodrow Wilson Phelps has lived a life that books are made of — and found true love too
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Woodrow Wilson Phelps, Jr. Now THAT is a name. Wood’s dad, the first Woodrow Wilson Phelps,…
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Kentucky by Heart: Some ramblings, musings and wanderings to pass the time during social distancing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Sometimes it feels good to allow this Kentucky-centric mind to do some wandering and then…
Our Rich History: Southgate Street School educated generations of African-Americans in Newport
By Shirlene Jensen Special to NKyTribune Part 23 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” Historically, African Americans…
The River: Some good examples for weathering the COVID storm and models to follow to self-reliance
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
So you think there’s nothing to do? Take a look at what’s available for a pleasant weekend
COVINGTON — It’s a sign of a pretty cool town when — even during a pandemic when everything is pretty…
NKU biology student Maggie Ward working behind scenes during global COVID-19 pandemic
By Jayna Morris Northern Kentucky University For Maggie Ward, a typical day on the job as a laboratory technologist means…
Georgetown College alum Will Runyon helping others find hope in difficult times as hospital chaplain
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has proven difficult for all, but while the disease has proven devastating and incredibly worrying…
NKU’s Scripps Howard Center, community partners launch ‘Storytime’ nightly Zoom event; Engage@NKU
Sheltering alone has, curiously, brought us together in new ways. Northern Kentucky University’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement would…
Kentucky by Heart: A most underrated tool of the small farmer or gardener — the trusty bucket
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I should have learned while growing up in Claryville that the most important tool for…
Our Rich History: The Buena Vista Historic District of Newport, itself the oldest of NKY’s river towns
By Margo Warminski Special to NKyTribune Part 22 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” “Newport’s social structure…
The River: Be sweet and pray for those risking their lives everyday to keep us safe; riverlife moves slowly
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
BLINK producers bring Beam of Hope to Cinci Skyline; light installation to inspire, unite community
The partners who successfully executed BLINK, Cincinnati’s record-breaking light and art event, illuminated the Beam of Hope light installation at…
Lynn James: For the social beings we are, ‘social distancing’ is an oxymoron — strange, but necessary
Social Distancing? I’ve taken some of my “forced time” off work to clean out my closets. In one, I found…
Citizen Reporter: Bellevue Mayor Cleves has an idea; Michelle Madden now does fitness videos for elderly
By Frank Warnock NKyTribune Citizen Reporter After Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves’ father recently moved into a retirement community, The Barrington…
People of NKY: Heather Buckley Pauly took crooked, fun path to her Curated Design & Decor in Latonia
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter There are some people among us who are natural risk-takers. I am talking about those rare…
Kentucky by Heart: Alice Hegan Rice’s classic ‘Mrs. Wiggs’ offers many lessons for today’s trying times
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Last week, I pulled a book out of my collection of old Kentucky books that…
Our Rich History: Newport’s Cote Brilliante (shining hill) Historic District thrives with new generation
By Margo Warminski Special to NKyTribune Part 21 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” The Cote Brilliante…
The River: No end in sight; passenger carriers docked, towboats work away, he forgot cupcakes
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Spring surprises (which are normally lovely) are now spoiled by the overlay of dreadful coronavirus-19
By Lynn James Special to NKyTribune Has everyone noticed spring is here? When the groundhog didn’t see his shadow in…
Blue North hosts virtual screening of ‘SHE STARTED IT,’ documentary tells story of female entrepreneurs
Blue North, the community for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Northern Kentucky, is hosting a virtual screening of “SHE STARTED…
Stay active while at staying at home — here are some tips, because it isn’t good to sit all day
By Allison Perry University of Kentucky With people of all ages now staying at home as much as possible to…
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Holly and David Schulkers in suit against social workers
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling was cause for celebration at the Fort…