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…
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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….
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…
Commentary: Preserving historic places enhances communities, strengthens economy
By Craig A. Potts Special to NKyTribune It’s time to catch our breath after a busy month of heritage-based events…
Duveneck House among 15 Ky sites recommended for listing in National Register of Historic Places
The Kentucky Historic Preservation Review Board has approved 15 sites for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, nominations…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Small towns that feature outdoor activities courting recent retirees
The first wave (the so-called leading edge) of the Baby Boomer Generation, born between 1946 and 1955, have retired or…
Children’s Law Center’s third annual dancing celebrities raise $84k-plus for legal services to kids
Children’s Law Center (CLC), a local nonprofit providing quality legal services to children in Kentucky and Ohio, celebrated its 25th…
Kentucky by Heart: Former boxer Stitch noted more for his feats outside the ring
In the 1950s and early into 1960, Louisville’s Rudell Stitch was a highly successful amateur and professional boxer. He ranked…
Carrollton police send mentally ill man to Florida, despite judge’s orders; now he’s in Campbell court
By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Adam Horine leaned on the courtroom podium, wept and begged. He…
Bluegrass Adventures: Kentucky’s miles of foot trails hold promise of new discoveries
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune There are untold miles of foot trails throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Each trailhead…
Rep. Mike Denham: Gains show state is headed in right direction, still has challenges
After weathering several tough budget cycles, the state is on track to end the current fiscal year next month with…
Third annual Taste of Newport scheduled for June 7, showcasing great food, drink and entertainment
The third annual “Taste of Newport” event is Sunday, June 7th rain or shine from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m….
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Safe experience on the water should be the top priority for state’s boaters
By Kevin Kelly Special to KyForward FRANKFORT, Ky. – Memorial Day weekend serves as the unofficial start to summer and…
State’s unemployment rate continues to fall well below national, pace of job growth up significantly
Kentucky’s unemployment rate continued to decrease as it fell to a seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2015 level of 5 percent…
Bluegrass Adventures: Human-powered watercraft provide unique view of outdoors
Editor’s note: Veteran outdoorsman and adventurer Daniel Leathers joins KyForward’s regular contributors with “Bluegrass Adventures,” a column highlighting the many…
Paul Long: Running 100 miles in the Florida sun, heat is how some NKy residents spent a day (or more)
It’s safe to say that most people headed to Florida are looking for sand, sea, and sun — lots and…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Allure of bullfrog season is experiencing the outdoors at night
The season opens in spring, but the nightly chorus of bullfrogs is considered by many to be the song of…
With All-Star game approaching, everyone’s a NKy ‘ambassador,’ but meetNKY wants to ‘certify’ you
Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is participating in a new regional tourism ambassador program that is designed to…
Kentucky by Heart: Tiny Wickliffe community has a lot of Hart and many treasured souls
Wickliffe, Kentucky, sets along the Mississippi River, a couple miles from where the Ohio River flows into “Father of the…
Billy Reed: Triple Crown run for American Pharoah would provide pleasant distraction for racing
Dear Racing Gods: That was quite a fit you guys threw at Pimlico Saturday, just before the Preakness. The way…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Knowing your needs is the key to getting the right kayak
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune FRANKFORT, Ky. – The first time I fished a stream out of a kayak,…
‘A Gathering of Descendants’ June 13 – 14 is a family reunion Fort Boonesborough style
Calling all Boones … and other descendants of Daniel Boone and settlers who lived at Fort Boonesborough in the late…