Bluegrass & Backroads: Potter Seth Green turns clay into amazing works of art
Watch this amazing potter sculpt clay into amazing works of art. Kentucky is a state defined by its history and…
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Five questions with new ruffed grouse and wild turkey coordinator Zak Danks
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Zak Danks was homesick and uncertain about what career path he wanted to pursue…
Protesters outside, faith and inspiration inside, at opening of Ark Encounter in Williamstown
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Opening day at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown included a protest and a counter-protest…
Slideshow: Images from the opening of the Ark Encounter amusement park in Williamstown
The long-anticipated ARK Encounter amusement park in Williamstown opened to the public today. Here’s what visitors are seeing . ….
Tourists spent $13.7 billion in Kentucky last year — here are some top destinations for 2016
By Claire A. Johnson NKyTribune intern Tourists spent $13.7 billion in Kentucky in 2015, an increase of 5 percent over…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Globally invasive carp see populations growing in Kentucky
Around the world, the carp is both a reviled and revered species. Most anglers in Kentucky consider the common carp,…
UK alumna Christine Ann Elder named United States Ambassador to Liberia
By Gail Hairston Special to NKyTribune University of Kentucky alumna Christine Ann Elder has been appointed the new United States…
Report on state’s public water systems shows consistently excellent quality, safe drinking water
Data from Kentucky’s 441 public water systems shows they consistently produce excellent quality water in compliance with the Safe Drinking…
Old Time Kentucky: Old Glory raised atop Lookout Mountain inspired Union to victory at Chattanooga
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist One of the most famous photos from World War II shows five U.S. Marines hosting…
Lexington’s Paul Miller Ford creates a special flag to say ‘Happy Fourth’ and drive safely . . .check it out
Paul Miller Ford “wanted to do something big” for the Fourth of July, and when they couldn’t find a flag…
Governor loses first round in legal battle against a new Louisville Planned Parenthood clinic
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has lost the first round in his legal fight against the new but not formally licensed…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Proper handling helps fish thrive after summertime catch and release
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Summer is arguably the most popular time to fish as muggy, hot days push…
As opening date for Ark looms, AiG excited about project, disappointed about portrayal of incentives
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The July 7 opening date for the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky is less…
KSP urges motorists to prevent drunken driving crashes this holiday weekend by designating a sober driver
The Fourth of July is a favorite American holiday filled with picnics, parties, parades and more. Celebrating can quickly turn…
Kentucky companies to make 5849 hires this year; here are state’s largest employers — UPS is tops
By Claire A. Johnson NKyTribune intern Companies in Kentucky plan to hire 5,849 employees this year, according to the Kentucky…
Rep. Wayne says Pope Francis’ statement on fairness should spur renewed push for statewide fairness law
Rep. Jim Wayne, D-Louisville, says it’s time for a renewed push for a statewide Fairness Law in light of Pope…
Celeriac, a relative of typically difficult-to-grow celery, may be perfect alternative for Kentucky gardens
While it’s definitely not the prettiest vegetable at harvest time, celeriac has many potential uses and may be a natural…
Road project to begin on four-mile section of AA Highway in Pendleton County Wednesday
Northern Kentucky motorists that use the AA Highway (KY 9) in Pendleton County should be aware of a construction project…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Heat of the summer brings migration of popular humingbirds
When August rolls around, the heat of the summer brings on the migration of one of the most popular birds…
General Motors to invest $290m in its Corvette plant in Bowling Green to improve processes, technology
General Motors Corp. plans to invest $290 million to improve technology and processes at its Corvette plant in Bowling Green…..
Old Time Kentucky: Better known in Texas than his native state, Oliver Loving died hard
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist Mortons Gap native Oliver Loving died hard. He and “One-Arm Bill” Wilson had shot it…
American Medical Association calls gun violence a public health crisis, endorses background checks
The American Medical Association, led by a Kentucky emergency-room physician, declared gun violence a public-health crisis last week and endorsed…