From Where I Am Standing: Covington’s model Read Ready program makes big difference in kids’ lives
By Rick Hulefeld Special to NKyTribune There is something unique going on in Covington, something that could matter greatly to…
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Lynn James: Looking for distractions in this troubled time; how can we can we get a break from the virus?
It was April 2nd when I heard the news that a single day’s U.S. deaths from the coronavirus first surpassed…
Kentucky by Heart: These guys are deltiologists — meaning they collect postcards — lots of postcards
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When Carl Howell looks back on his professional work career, a highly successful one, he…
Our Rich History: The floods of 1883 and 1884 in Newport — the ‘beautiful water’ escapes its banks
By Deborah Pitel Special to NKyTribune Part 24 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” The Ohio River…
The River: Rain keeps us indoors with thoughts of fabled storyteller Mark Twain and his tales
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Tim Hanner, kidney transplant-recipient-in-waiting (thanks to COVID-19) remains positive and hopeful
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor By now we thought Tim Hanner — teacher, superintendent, and founder of NaviGo career-prep —…
Keeping Covington beautiful; Saturday’s Cleanup delayed, but organizers create alternatives
The “official” Great American Cleanup scheduled for Saturday is postponed this year, but organizers are creating ways to honor the…
Shirley Bernstein, widow of Ben Bernstein, of Mike Fink Restaurant, BB Riverboats fame, dies at 97
Shirley Bernstein, who with late husband Ben, built a restaurant empire on both sides of the Ohio River, died Tuesday…
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,…
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…