Kentucky soldier’s heroism, 20-year campaign for Medal of Honor, subjects of KET documentary May 25
As Americans honor patriotic sacrifice on Memorial Day, KET will premiere the story of a Kentucky soldier who repeatedly put…
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Keven Moore: Memorial Day weekend is full of fun and hazards; be safe and sure and observe the rules
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, was originally known as Decoration Day with its origins dating back…
People of NKY: Steven White is drawn to history, architecture of Covington and to art, music worldwide
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter There are people among us, here in Covington, who are dedicated to the fabric and…
Kentucky by Heart: Tiny Wickliffe community has a lot of ‘Hart’ and many treasured souls
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Wickliffe, Kentucky, sets along the Mississippi River, a couple miles from where the Ohio River…
Our Rich History: The spirit of our German Heritage lives on through Newport’s Turnverein, closed in 1936
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune Part 27 of our series: Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky Today the building…
The River: How a riverman almost had a gig in the TV production industry — and first met George Clooney
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
State to reopen tourism, encourage in-state travel; make a state park reservation starting May 19
Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that as part of the Healthy at Work initiative the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet will reopen…
As Memorial Day weekend fast approaches, NFPA provides safety tips for outdoor grilling at home
While there may not be as many gatherings with family and friends this Memorial Day, many observances of the holiday…
Headline Books releases The Redemption, final installment of Lauren Hudson’s award-winning trilogy
Staff report Completing the final book in her series of novels presented special challenges for two-time Independent Author of the…
Tips for keeping kids active at home; remember that movement is FUNdamental — get creative
By Dee Dlugonski University of Kentucky Healthcare Movement is fundamental for kids: it helps develop motor skills like running, jumping,…
Kentucky by Heart: Story of William ‘King’ Solomon a poignant one for this challenging time of pandemic
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist For many years as a fourth-grade teacher, I read the story of William “King” Solomon’s…
Our Rich History: VE-Day, May 8, 1945, was official end of WW II European theater; victory was in reach
Part 6 of our continuing series on the 75th anniversary of the closing stages of World War II and Part…
The River: ‘Geetars and mouth harps’ were part of the river journey, and then there was also John Hartford
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Lynn James: A long, isolated month of ‘firsts,’ thanks to pandemic, stay-at-homing and too much thinking
When we started this new decade, I envisioned the year 2020 as an exciting one. Did you? Little did we…
UK graduate Luke Ramey overcomes substance misuse and loss to become prevention specialist
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Have you ever pictured a moment so vividly you could feel it — the…
Colorful box park coming to Newport on Levee, Bridgeview will feature six restaurants, retailers
A colorful box park starring six local restaurants and retailers is coming soon to Newport on the Levee, the mixed-use…
People of NKY: Renee Schuler loved food, cooking, entertaining, so psychology degree led to catering
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Renee Schuler has always liked people. And it’s not that she is just a people person,…
Kentucky by Heart: Video history series offers unique look at Kentucky’s vintage buildings and structures
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Our knowledge of Kentucky’s history often comes from what we’ve read in textbooks, articles in…
Our Rich History: The Floods of 1913 in Newport caused terrific suffering and economic hardship
By Deborah Pitel Special to NKyTribune Part 25 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By 1913, the…
The River: Growing nostalgic for the lost riverboats, saluting heroes — a long and two shorts on whistle
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Bob and John’s very excellent adventure at the 1994 Kentucky Derby; Bob read about the race later
(Since Derby memories are all we will have on this particular First Saturday in May, we wanted to share with…
Former UK quarterback in thick of COVID-19 battle; provides supplies, services as company president
By Tony Neely University of Kentucky The moment from bowl week was routine: A former player who lives in the…