Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Kentucky River basin extends 255 miles through heart of Commonwealth
Editor’s note: This is the third article in an occasional series profiling the river basins of Kentucky. The Kentucky River…
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Kentucky by Heart: Gathering of Descendants returns in June; books highlights ‘Wicked Western Kentucky’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Frontiersman Daniel Boone is perhaps as well-known a name in Kentucky as there is, and…
Kentucky by Heart: A look at events that could be included in Kentucky’s own ‘You Are There’ TV series
Author’s Note: This is the first of two-parts exploring what might be included if there were a ‘You Are There…
Ron Daley: New statue in Capitol is opportunity to explore Kentucky history — with plenty of candidates
The discussion around and the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue in the Capitol rotunda has been a teaching moment…
Kentucky by Heart: One man’s top 10 bucket list of books not to be missed — what are your favorites?
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My love of reading Kentucky-related books, particularly non-fiction, started as a child. Inspired by my…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Squirrel hunting for both food and sport has a long history in Kentucky
Hunting squirrels for food and sport is a tradition deeply embedded in Kentucky’s hunting culture. In early Kentucky, squirrels were…
Stuart Sanders: Legislature reflects on history, changes, during session in Old State Capitol
The Kentucky General Assembly recently held a session in the Old State Capitol in Frankfort. It was a special occurrence…
Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…
Kentucky by Heart: From Lincoln to Ali to Henry Clay, everyone has their favorite colorful Kentuckian
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Who is your favorite Kentuckian from the annals of history books? Consider a person you…
Our Rich History; John Filson; first Kentucky historian, forgotten Cincinnati founder
By Steve Preston Special to the NKyTribune In his book Daniel Boone, John Mack Faragher describes John Filson as the…
Kentucky by Heart: Books demonstrate history is best explained by good stories told well
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s been said that the learning of history is most effectively done when taught in…
Kentucky by Heart: From Lincoln to Ali to Henry Clay, everyone has their favorite colorful Kentuckian
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Who is your favorite Kentuckian from the annals of history books? Consider a person you…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Early Kentucky’s era of exploitation awakened conservation movement
This second article in a two-part series, in honor of Kentucky’s 225th anniversary of statehood, focuses on the 150 years…
Sen McConnell: Many things to celebrate as Commonwealth of Kentucky turns 225 years old
On June 1, the Commonwealth of Kentucky will celebrate the 225th anniversary of its admittance as a state into the…
Fireside Chats at Fort Boonesborough State Park in February features Kentucky historical figures
Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will host a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from…
Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…