The River: When the Ohio River leaves its banks, it can claim every inch between the hills around it
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
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Kathy Burkhardt, long-time superintendent of the Erlanger-Elsmere schools, will step down in July
Staff report Kathy Burkhardt has notified the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District of her intention to resign as superintendent. She has…
Two Sisters of Notre Dame return from Uganda, will talk about mission at Feb. 16 pancake breakfast
Two Sisters of Notre Dame (SND) from Covington, recently completed more than a decade of teaching in rural Buseesa, Uganda….
How do I love thee, let’s count the ways; why don’t we just spend time together for Valentine’s Day?
Tomorrow is Valentine’s day — a day for lovers and friends — and ripe with pressure to get it right….
People of NKY: Oh, the decisions you make when you’re young! They worked out for Judy Harrer
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter In the era before helicopter parents, being a kid was a pretty nice laissez-faire condition…
Author Barry Kienzle tells remarkable story about a boy with cerebral palsy who loved to lose at wrestling
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Do you have one of those stories from the past that is so fantastic it’s…
Kentucky by Heart: Return to Harrodsburg brings back childhood memories of visit to Ft. Harrod
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Last week, I spoke at the Mercer County Public Library in Harrodsburg about my Kentucky’s…
Our Rich History: Abolitionism and the Ohio River Valley, intersection points between free, slave states
By Paul Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 15 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” It’s difficult for…
The River: Introducing you to more storied steamboat captains, and there was a president on Delta Queen
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Albert Boehne, 100, dies after long illness; father of Rich Boehne, he ‘built his own boat’ (literally)
Albert Boehne of Fort Thomas, died February 7 following 100-plus years of life marked by dedication to family, hard work,…
NKU’s School of the Arts theater, dance programs collaborate on comic operetta HMS PINAFORE
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts kicks off 2020 with Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta of HMS PINAFORE. This…
NKU history students partnering with five Kentucky counties to research the original bourbon journey
Northern Kentucky University history students are working with five Kentucky counties to research the history of the Commonwealth’s original bourbon…
Greiwe Development breaks ground on One Highland, a mixed-use community in Fort Thomas
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Wet weather shortened the groundbreaking ceremony for the new One Highland development project in…
NKU, Gateway announce River City Promise program, offering free tuition for eligible NKY students
Northern Kentucky University and Gateway Community & Technical College announce the River City Promise Program that offers free tuition and…
Kentucky by Heart: Author and storyteller Ben Woodard ‘let’s himself go’ in his books for children
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ben Woodard developed good literary skills and a strong work ethic early in his young…
Our Rich History: Shaler family and antislavery in Newport; they believed it would meet ‘inevitable end’
By Paul Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 14 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” Nathaniel Southgate Shaler,…
The River: A chance meeting with music star Conway Twitty and learning of his connection to steamboats
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Fans don’t let fans drive drunk on Super Bowl Sunday; pass keys to a sober driver before party
Football fans across the country are gearing up to celebrate America’s most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LIV this Sunday (Feb….
Anybody want a bison? Big Bone Lick State Historic Site has three up for auction; deadline is Feb. 10
The Kentucky Department of Parks is auctioning three bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. The cow, heifer and…
Addicted and recovered, Matt Peterson writes story of path to and from drugs, says there are ‘successes’
Matt Peterson was hit by a van when he was 11 years old. To manage the pain, he was given…
People of NKY: Paul Miller is a genuine clown, but take seriously his social purpose, entrepreneurship
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter By now, I imagine just about everybody in Northern Kentucky has heard of Circus Mojo,…
Kentucky by Heart: A sampling of favorites from Kentucky’s bookworms to kick off the new year
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s a new year and the winter season, and for many of us, it’s a…