Our Rich History: The first Christmas tree in Cincinnati, thanks to German immigrant, Dr. Rehfuss
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune Dr. Ludwig (Louis) Rehfuss (1806-55) has the honor of setting up the first…
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Kenton County provides information about new administration building, seeks input, at open house
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A wealth of information was available about plans for the new Kenton County Administration…
Man who hits child on way to school turns himself in, charged with hit and run, leaving the scene
The Boone County Sheriff’s office reports an Erlanger man has turned himself in, admitting to hitting a child on her…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Saugeye stocked in five central Kentucky lakes; new fishery blossoms
It’s a walleye, a sauger, no, a saugeye. This hybrid member of the perch family (Percidae), is a cross between…
Mike Denham: Kids Count report shows state has made substantial progress in several key categories
For more than a quarter-century now, Kentucky Youth Advocates has taken an in-depth look at the well-being of the commonwealth’s…
Kentucky by Heart: Lots of good causes out there — how to decide which charities to support?
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I don’t know about you, but I’ve received a barrage of financial donation requests from…
Old Time Kentucky: Fayette native Jackson was only Congressman to fall in Civil War combat
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist Congressman James Streshly Jackson of Hopkinsville wanted to do more in the Civil War than…
Our Rich History: The 1894 railroad strike in Ludlow proved disastrous for workers and the city
By Dave Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky at one time had a very strong labor movement. Manufacturing and railroads…
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposes new deer, elk hunting regulations for 2017-18
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed several new deer and elk hunting regulations at its quarterly meeting in December….
Bruce Battaglia’s Sunday picks for Turfway Park
Turfway Park’s Bruce Battaglia provides daily picks and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Sunday, Dec. 11…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Landowners honored for improving wildlife habitat
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune As it works to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife resources across the state,…
Kentucky Board of Education approves ‘best practices’ framework for possible charter schools
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has approved a framework for charter schools, should the General Assembly consider public charter…
Bruce Battaglia’s Friday picks for Turfway Park
Turfway Park’s Bruce Battaglia provides daily picks and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Friday, Dec. 9…
Bill Straub: Bevin’s political future could be behind his late-blooming support of Trump
WASHINGTON – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin sometimes comes across like Frank Burns in the old, long-running M*A*S*H* television show. He…
Architect of Kentucky Speedway surface redesign is recipient of SMI’s 2016 O. Bruton Smith Award
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor As part of its effort to recognize the success across its premier motorsports facilities,…
WFPL reports what’s been filed so far for General Assembly; Stivers’ focus is ‘economic initiatives’
By Ryland Barton WFPL – Louisville Public Radio Lawmakers have already pre-filed scores of bills ahead of the 2017 legislative…
Gateway’s Transportation Technology Center opens: ‘More than building, an economic development tool’
The official grand opening of the Gateway Community & Technical College Transportation Technology Center took place Wednesday with an open…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: With source of shad cut off, Elmer Davis Lake panfish will thrive again
With the source of gizzard shad finally shut off, biologists will at long last be able to restore one of…
Boone County agrees to pay up to $800K in wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of Samantha Ramsey
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court agreed Tuesday to a proposed settlement in a wrongful…
Kentucky Speedway GM reflects on 2016, talks about what’s next, during NASCAR week in Las Vegas
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor LAS VEGAS – With the installation of a new surface and a successful season…
Heading into winter heating season, Kentucky residential fuel prices among lowest in the nation
Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence announced that heading into the winter heating season the state’s residential propane and…
Check out all that’s happening in Newport over the weekend and beyond — ‘Tis that time of the year
Light-Night Newport — Santa & Elves Light-Night on Saturday, Dec. 3 starts a series of free events, Lighting up the…