Old Time Kentucky: Christening U.S.S. Kentucky with water may have resulted in an early retirement
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist When Christine Bradley was invited to christen the U.S.S. Kentucky, she spurned champagne for water….
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: September is time for hunters to file quota hunt applications
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune As the carefree days of summer give way to the first days of September,…
Kentucky Downs starting 25th season — from ant hills to big ante; Ladies Turf goes to post Saturday
By Jennie Rees Kentucky Downs When the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf goes to the post Saturday, Kentucky Downs president Corey…
Region’s law enforcement officers to participate in Magpul Top Cop Challenge at Kentucky Speedway
NKyTribune staff Law Enforcement officials from throughout the region joined Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Simendinger at Cincinnati’s District 1…
State Tourism Department launches new travel webpage to promote 2017 Great American Eclipse
With one year left before much of western Kentucky becomes the epicenter of the Aug. 21, 2017 total solar eclipse,…
First District Congressman Whitfield announces resignation, special election to be held to fill seat
First District Congressman Ed Whitfield has submitted his resignation to Gov. Matt Bevin and will leave office officially on Sept….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: All signs indicate another record deer season for hunters in 2016-17
With Kentucky’s 2016-17 deer season set to open this weekend, with the start of archery hunting on Saturday, Sept. 3,…
New report on Health Disparities in Commonwealth shows race, ethnicity issues facing Kentucky
Multiracial and black Kentuckians tend to report higher rates of smoking, obesity, asthma and poor mental health than their white…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Meet the Lowes, finalists for KFB’s Outstanding Young Farm Family contest
Meet the Lowe family of Calloway County. They raise tobacco, soybeans, corn and cattle and are one of the finalist…
Calvin Borel’s unretirement day — gets a third and a fourth — and a big lovefest from Ellis Park fans
By Jennie Rees Ellis Park Three-time Kentucky Derby winner Calvin Borel resumed his race-riding career Saturday at Ellis Park, with…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Follow these four tips and you’ll bag more doves this coming season
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The heavy dew that soaks your shoes in the early morning is often accompanied…
Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel to resume riding career at Ellis Park on Saturday, aboard Kiss My Note
Hall of Fame jockey and three-time Kentucky Derby winner Calvin Borel will resume his riding career in Saturday’s sixth race…
Kentucky Division of Surplus Property sends helpful items to Louisiana flood victims
As soon as Keith McNeil saw the news about the flood ravaged areas in Louisiana, he knew the Kentucky Division…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Here are some must-have accessories for the 2016-17 archery deer season
Today’s archery deer hunters have many more advantages than bow hunters of a generation ago. Bow seasons are longer, bag…
NASCAR to offer free youth ticketing for 2017 XFINITY and Camping World Truck races
NASCAR announced exclusively via Facebook Live that, beginning in 2017, kids ages 12 and younger will be admitted free to…
KOHS exec director shares personal addiction story at Newport ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ event
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, families and friends are making plans to celebrate the end of the summer. Sadly,…
Bluegrass & Backroads: If you really like bowling, you’ll love Ebonite International
For over 109 years, Ebonite International has created dependable products for those who love the game of bowling. The Hopkinsville-based…
Old Time Kentucky: Despite his war fame, few in Elizabethtown remember ties to ‘the Bold Barney’
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist After reputedly beating the British in 25 sea battles in three wars, Commodore Joshua Barney…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Ample recent rain results in promising outlook for dove season
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The generous rains combined with abundant summer sunshine spurred excellent growth for sunflowers planted…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Here’s a chance to join the crew, experience crown jewels of Kentucky this fall
Have you ever wanted to experience first-hand the incredible places that the Emmy Award winning Bluegrass and Backroads showcases? Then…
If you thought it was really hot in July — well, it was — the hottest month on record says NASA
If you thought July was especially hot, you were right. NASA researchers say July was the world’s hottest month on…
Cheaper than pain pills, heroin making inroads in southern, eastern KY — disease risks follow
Partly because it’s much cheaper than pain pills, heroin is “quickly making inroads in Southern and Eastern Kentucky,” the head…