Our Rich History: Belle Vue, the beautiful hilltop mansion of James Taylor V, still inspires today
By Russ Thomas Special to NKyTribune Part 6 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” I wonder how…
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The River: After too much procrastination, the Rafter CLYDE finally gets her fancy White Collars
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Immersive new shipwreck exhibit coming to Newport Aquarium, represents more than $1M investment
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium announces Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels, an extensive new exhibit that will…
Late Boone County judge, prosecutor Bill Funk to be honored with plaque at law firm he founded
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen will join the family, friends and former colleagues of Charles William “Bill” Funk on Saturday to…
Kentucky farmers at work featured in new book of photos by Tanya Amyx Berry, published by UPKy
By Katie Cross Gibson and Danielle Donham University of Kentucky In 1979, Tanya Amyx Berry was given a camera by…
People of NKY: William Chaffin, independent filmmaker, actor, writer, director — and dad
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Technological advances over the past twenty years have affected each and every one of us…
Kentucky by Heart: Humility of Northern Kentucky’s 2019 Newsmakers evidence of state’s giving spirit
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit.”…
Our Rich History: Newport’s Gen. James Taylor Park was site of bustling Newport Barracks supply link
Part 5 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Steve Preston What do Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis…
Vino Rosso surges to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, Mongolian Groom suffers catastrophic injury
NKyTribune staff Arcadia, CA – Vino Rosso charged to victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita…
The River: 100th column in busy week; remembering how it all started and how much more there is to say
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Storm the Court pulls of shocker in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile on Future Stars Friday at Santa Anita
NKyTribune staff Arcadia, CA – The final race of Future Stars Friday ended in fireworks when the 45/1 longshot Storm the…
Here are your choices for the constitutional offices you’ll be voting for on Election Day, November 5
First of two parts: Governor/Lt. Governor and Attorney General tomorrow as well as special local elections On Tuesday, November 5,…
Today is DAY ONE of the NKyTribune’s NewsMatch campaign, reaching out for reader support
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor Our readers should already know, but in case you don’t, the NKyTribune is a nonprofit…
AAA: ‘Be safe and be seen’ on Halloween — don’t spoil a fun time by ignoring pedestrian safety
As excitement for Halloween builds, AAA has some important safety tips for little ghosts and goblins and those who will…
Owenton man wins $225,000 on Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, wife had to see it to believe it
An Owenton man, who wished to remain anonymous, stepped forward yesterday after discovering he was holding a Cash Ball 225…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky Senator Richard Mentor Johnson led an interesting and controversial life
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I have been reading The US Senate and the Commonwealth (University Press of Kentucky, 2019),…
Our Rich History: James Taylor V and the first public school in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region
Part 4 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune After…
The River: As dense gray fog spread over river, word came of Capt. Charles Tandy Jones’ death at age 101
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Inaugural Kentucky Humanities Carl West Literary Award presented to Kentucky author Wendell Berry
Kentucky author Wendell Berry received the inaugural Kentucky Humanities Carl West Literary Award presented in a ceremony this week at…
14 Funders’ Grants finalists to compete for $100,000 in funds at Oct. 29 event — need your vote
Next week, 14 nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky will take the stage and vie for the vote to double or more…
NKyTribune joins as sponsor of St. Vincent de Paul’s annual coat drive for the needy; goal – 2500 coats
Staff report The Northern Kentucky Tribune is joining St. Vincent de Paul as a sponsor of its annual coat drive…
Newport Aquarium introduces exhibit with two dozen baby alligators, limited time BOGO offer, watch video
Newport Aquarium has announced the addition of two dozen adorable baby alligators to the popular Gator Alley collection of exhibits….