Commentary: Debate commission would enable voters to make informed choice
By Jeff Hoover Special to NKyTribune Recently, my longtime friend and college classmate, John David Dyche, authored a column calling…
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Filmmaker Breeding looking for 7th/8th graders for youth version of Dreamers & Doers; tryouts set
Filmmaker Michael Breeding who produced Dreamers & Doers: VOICES of Kentucky Women is looking for young people — in 7th…
Back at Churchill Downs, new Triple Crown champ American Pharoah rests, meets adoring fans
Fewer than 24 hours after his tour de force triumph in the Belmont Stakes that made him racing’s first Triple…
Review: Clooney leads cast of Disney’s ‘darn near perfect family film’ Tomorrowland — no ‘grown-ups’!
By James Halcomb Special to NKyTribune Tomorrowland is a great family film. A great family, fantasy/sci-fi epic; the story is…
Release party for Rick Robinson’s newest political thriller The Advance Man set for June 18
A release party for Rick Robinson’s new political thriller, The Advance Man, is set for June 18, at Joseph Beth…
Veteran jockey Ouzts moves win total to 6,470, ties Fires for 11th all-time at Belterra
Veteran jockey Perry Ouzts became the 11th leading rider in the history of racing on Sunday when he rode See…
Free bases prove the difference as Florence walks off with 10-inning victory over Lake Erie
Florence’s Cody Bishop went hitless in the series against the Crushers. But his sharp eye won the game for the…
Making a home in Northern Kentucky: Refugees forced from their homeland seek new start here
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor Since 1975, 2.6 million refugees have settled in the U.S. While their countries of origin…
State approves funding for restoration of lighting on Maysville’s landmark Simon Kenton Bridge
Governor Steve Beshear today announced that $300,000 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been approved for restoration of aesthetic lighting…
Silas House: Remembering Jean Ritchie, an American treasure, Appalachian hero
Jean Ritchie, a beloved Appalachian and “The Mother of Folk,” passed away on June 1. She was a dear friend…
Highlands unable to recover after bad start in state baseball final, fall 10-3 to West Jessamine
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Highlands got off to a bad start and wasn’t able to recover…
American Pharoah, completing the sweep in style, becomes America’s long-awaited superstar
By Billy Reed Special to NKyTribune Even now, when the sport is long past its prime, thoroughbred racing can still…
Thomas More to display artwork of local artist Tom Bluemlein, renowned for his landscapes
Thomas More College will present artwork by local landscape artist Tom Bluemlein at its Eva G. Farris Art Gallery from…
United Way Day of Action will be day of fun, free and educational to help kids bridge summer learning gap
As part of its year-long Centennial Celebration, United Way of Greater Cincinnati will hold its first summer event of the…
Taste of Newport June 7 showcases finest ‘tastes’ in and around the city; join the fun Sunday
The third annual “Taste of Newport” event is Sunday, June 7, rain or shine from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m….
Vision 2015 reaches higher in new strategic plan for the region, launches Skyward at the Ascent
By Mark Hansel NKy Tribune Managing Editor Vision 2015 chose a fitting location to announce the group’s regional strategic plan for the…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Non-interference the best policy when encountering young wildlife
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Encounters with young wildlife increase in spring as people spend more time outdoors. An…
Highlands baseball team advances to state championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — The Highlands baseball team is one win away from making history. If…
Scott’s playoff run ends with stunning loss in state semifinals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Scott baseball coach Jeff Trame didn’t think it would end this way….
Boone County police provide details of 911 call re unexplained death of Union woman
Boone County Sheriff’s investigators are examining the unexplained death of a 27-year-old Union woman after her boyfriend called for 911…
Ky Parks to celebrate National Trails Day Saturday, take advantage of great hiking, including Big Bone’s
Kentucky State Parks will take part in National Trails Day on June 6 with events across the state to recognize…
Nature center offers 27 camps for kids this summer: Reptile Roundup, Fossil Hunters, Creek Week, more
Kids, sunshine, butterflies, camp songs… and snakes. It’s back to camp next week at Cincinnati Nature Center. At Rowe Woods…