Hiker will follow in ancestor’s boot steps on 200-mile, 16-day historic trek taken by Daniel Boone in 1775
Special to NKyTribune Curtis Penix will take an historic 200-mile trek, hiking the path marked by Daniel Boone almost 250…
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Mom’s dying wish comes true; she’ll see daughter’s graduation thanks to caring folks in Bellevue
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor Julie Randolph knew she would lose her battle with cancer, but from the time she…
Controversial “dangerous bridge ahead” billboard removed; critics said it ‘imitated’ official road sign
Staff report A controversial billboard placed by a pro-toll coalition in Northern Kentucky was removed today, according to Lamar Advertising,…
NKU students taking carbon footprint app to D.C. for EPA technology conference, competition finals
A group of Northern Kentucky University students are headed to the nation’s capital for a national environmental technology competition this…
No More Bullying: Conversation about prevention, intervention begins at home
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune …
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Strong opening month fuels state’s second-highest deer harvest
By Kevin Kelly Special to KyForward After two seasons of record harvests, Kentucky’s deer hunters kept the pace up this…
These Good Samaritans, Florence police officers, come to rescue of family stranded on Interstate
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Elizabeth Stewart thought Florence would just be another city she passed through on her way…
Donald Then: NKy’s own LuAnn McLane brings artful dialogue, polished plot line to ‘Sweet Harmony’
By Donald Then NKyTribune literary editor Well-defined characters, a polished plot line, artful dialogue, pleasant settings, surprising humor and an…
Rep. Dennis Keene to speak at press conference Feb. 3 to advocate for tougher DUI laws in Kentucky
Representative Dennis Keene, D-Wilder, will speak at a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: State’s latest deer season started slow, but had a strong finish
Despite unseasonable weather and a big mast crop, Kentucky’s 2014-15 deer season ended with hunters posting the second-highest harvest total…
Four candidates interviewed so far by state panel to fill vacancy on Covington school board
By Greg Paeth NKy Tribune senior reporter Former Covington Board of Education member Krista Powers and Diane Brumback, who ran…
Keven Moore: Fake or not, pro wrestlers perform at own risk – and often pay the price
Each week “resident riskologist” Keven Moore shines the light on America’s riskiest behaviors – from unsafe driving practices to workplace…
Covington Police Chief Jones says heroin not just an enforcement issue, and victim’s mom agrees
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter The police chief of Northern Kentucky’s largest city believes more education and more effective residential…
Despite increase in Kentucky highway deaths last year, statistics show ‘encouraging trends’
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased in 2014 after a record low in 2013. Kentucky Office of Highway Safety preliminary…
Remembering Wendell Ford: Old-school politician, elder statesman, public institution
By Bill Straub NKy Tribune columnist WASHINGTON – Wendell Hampton Ford, who died early today at age 90 after…
Helen Carroll: Reflections on 27 years with Toyota — happy memories and many stories to share
A few months ago, I was asked to speak to a high school reunion in Georgetown. I won’t say how…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Hawk species are abundant and thriving all across Kentucky
By Art Lander Jr. Special to NKyTribune Perched in trees along rural roadways, or soaring over pastures and harvested crop…
Col Owens: Reports of Democratic Party’s demise in NKy are greatly exaggerated; we are very much alive
Our good friend Ken Rechtin has declared the Democratic Party dead in Northern Kentucky (“Turn out the Lights,” River City…
Q&A session reveals much about new Covington City Commission, including stance on bridge tolling
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune senior reporter The Covington City Commission made it clear 15 days into its new term that…
Rae Hodge: The 2015 NKyTribune Reader’s Guide to the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus
Covering a wide swatch of upper-region counties, the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus has several prominent and powerful state legislators in…
Jamie Vaught: ESPN sideline reporter Spake covers UK basketball with 23,000 ‘friends’
Shannon Spake has been to Rupp Arena several times, including Tuesday night’s Kentucky-Missouri basketball game. And the personable ESPN…
Bill Straub: Brent Spence Bridge is falling down, along with many others, so where is Congress
WASHINGTON – In case you haven’t noticed, America is falling apart – literally. The American Society of Civil Engineers, in…