Remembering Russell Rice: Longtime UK SID wrote the book on Big Blue men’s basketball
By Jamie Vaught Special to NKyTribune (Editor’s Note: Russell Rice, who passed away last Friday at age 90, spent 20…
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Belmont favorite American Pharoah breezes in final workout, is history on the horizon Saturday?
Under cloudy skies, light rain and 58 degrees, Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner American Pharoah completed his serious preparation…
Children’s Law Center’s third annual dancing celebrities raise $84k-plus for legal services to kids
Children’s Law Center (CLC), a local nonprofit providing quality legal services to children in Kentucky and Ohio, celebrated its 25th…
Free summer Concert at Creekside series returns to Boone County, going ‘on the road’ too
By Mark Hansel NKy Tribune Managing Editor There will be plenty of music in Boone County this summer thanks to…
NKY Consensus Committee calls for capital-intensive projects, ideas for 2016 legislative budget session
Every other year, the Northern Kentucky Consensus Committee solicits input to identify and prioritize capital construction projects for the Northern…
Special Olympics ‘Flame’ across America stops in Florence Thursday, on way to world games
Special to NKyTribune A bit of Special Olympics history will make a stop in Northern Kentucky when the Special Olympics…
Keven Moore: Old dump truck is missing no more, thanks to power of social media
In late April, I had lunch with Joe Garera, the safety director for Spartan Construction, before heading out to complete…
Sports Notes: Maybe it’s just the timing, but why isn’t UK football generating more buzz?
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Maybe it’s just the timing. Folks are concentrating on graduations and planning summer vacations….
Kentucky by Heart: Former boxer Stitch noted more for his feats outside the ring
In the 1950s and early into 1960, Louisville’s Rudell Stitch was a highly successful amateur and professional boxer. He ranked…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati chili — in all its ways — is a regional specialty with a host of afficianados
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Carrollton police send mentally ill man to Florida, despite judge’s orders; now he’s in Campbell court
By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Adam Horine leaned on the courtroom podium, wept and begged. He…
As canine influenza spreads to neighboring states, officials urge dog owners to be vigilant
As a new strain of canine influenza continues to spread, including to some states bordering Kentucky, officials say there is…
Pike Street businessman and resident complains of damage from rocking concrete panel over sinkhole
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Ever since the fall, when a sinkhole developed on West Pike Street near Madison, the…
Johnathan Gay: New life, fresh beginnings, renewed optimism in Eastern Kentucky
Springtime is a season for green-shoots: new life, fresh beginnings, renewed optimism. This spring, the same might be said for…
NKYHatesHeroin to hold second annual 5K walk/run on Saturday, starting at Simon Kenton High School
For the second year, NKYHatesHeroin.Com will hold a 5K Walk/Run to help raise funds and awareness for its efforts to…
Elsmere Fire Department needs help to pay for new truck, Mubea and Mazak already chipping in
By Mark Hansel Northern Kentucky Tribune Managing Editor The Elsmere Fire Department is looking for a little help. It needs…
Liane Crossley: Could fewer foals increase Triple Crown chances for American Pharoah?
(Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since the original posting on June 1, 2014) The question has been asked…
Pollinators are endangered but so necessary; please consider them when planning your plantings
By Lyn Hacker NKyTribune Contributor Whoa, temps in the low 40’s the end of May? I don’t know. Can we…
Freedom waste another strong pitching performance by Casey as CornBelters complete sweep
The Florence Freedom failed to provide any run support for starter Casey and fell to the Normal CornBelters by a…
Special Olympics Kentucky to celebrate 45th anniversary at 2015 State Summer Games
Special Olympics Kentucky will celebrate 45 years of service to Kentuckians with intellectual disabilities and their families at the organization’s…
Veteran coach amazed by his Scott baseball team’s successful playoff run
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Jeff Trame has coached successful teams in four different high school sports, but…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Free Fishing Weekend great for kids as well as lapsed anglers
By Lee McClellan Special to KyForward FRANKFORT, Ky. – Free fishing weekend is one of the best avenues to introduce…