As Kentucky Bourbon industry grows dramatically, state incentives help build, expand related tourism
As the popularity of Kentucky bourbon has grown, distillery production has increased and more tourists are interested in visiting the…
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Beshear ‘Snapshots’ show all of Ky’s counties have gained from investments — big numbers for NKy
To call attention to the partnerships that have enabled Kentucky’s communities to both survive the recession and come out of…
Working up the nerve for possible encounter of the spectral kind — on Ghost Tour at Bobby Mackey’s
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune contributor We all stood together, hand-in-hand, because we felt it had to be done. Because even…
Breeders’ Cup Classic is more than a showcase for Triple Crown winner American Pharoah
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent The stage is set for the unprecedented Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland on Saturday. The…
Heads up: Change the clocks (fall back) and change the batteries this weekend — at 2 a.m. Nov. 1
Change the clocks, change the batteries. That’s the message from Kentucky State Fire Marshal William Swope. This weekend, at 2…
Kentucky renews emphasis on basic fundamentals, prepares for Tennessee’s potent rushing attack
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Nothing went right for Kentucky in a double-digit loss last week at Mississippi State….
Billy Reed: Not in John Gaines’ plan at the start, he’d be pleased to see Breeder’s Cup at Keeneland
The visionary horseman who dreamed up the Breeders’ Cup never foresaw the event being held at Keeneland, even though his…
Tom Hammond right at home as host of Breeders’ Cup live broadcast; Lexington is ‘where it belongs’
By Amy Jones-Timoney Special to KyForward Tom Hammond will feel right at home as he serves as the NBC Sports…
Women in Blue: Sales of calendar of NKy’s ‘iron’ policewomen to benefit Women’s Crisis Center
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune Contributor They pump iron. They flex muscles. They do one-armed push-ups and one-legged squats. In short,…
Local boy makes good: As head of St. E Healthcare Ludlow’s Garren Colvin gets job of dreams
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Garren Colvin is the quintessential boy-next-door, complete with boyish good looks, affability and charm. When…
United Way reaches $62 million goal, launches next 100 years with $1 million gain
United Way of Greater Cincinnati has pulled off a major feat in its Centennial year by hitting their goal and…
Paul Long: Nurys Diaz wins lottery to run ‘dream race,’ represent home country in NYC marathon
In the four years since Nurys Diaz started running, she has logged more than 100 races — including 38 half-…
Prelude to the Cup: Special day of racing kicks off Breeders’ Cup weekend at Keeneland
Fans have the opportunity to see Keeneland outfitted in Breeders’ Cup purple on Prelude to the Cup on Thursday, a…
Tyler Ulis shows why he’s Kentucky’s floor general with 15 assists, 10 points in blue-white exhibition
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It’s easy to see why Kentucky coach John Calipari considers Tyler Ulis as his…
Bob Elliston transitions from leading Turfway Park to a prominent role on horse racing’s biggest stage
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentuckians headed to Lexington for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this weekend may…
Historically strong field set to battle in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland
Zayat Stable’s Triple Crown hero American Pharoah, Spendthrift Farm’s champion mare Beholder and Lane’s End Racing and Dell Ridge Farm’s…
It’s costing us: Improve state’s low education rate, get big returns to economy, says new CPE study
Kentucky’s lower education levels cost the state and citizens over $900 million annually, according to a study conducted by the…
Kentucky by Heart: With Comedy Open Mic, John Crissman gives kids a chance to do stand-up comedy
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently chatted with John Crissman, a Lexington comedian who has morphed from his own…
Keith Taylor: Stoops shoulders blame for loss to Bulldogs, vows better showing against Volunteers
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Mark Stoops is spreading the blame for Kentucky’s performance in a 42-16 loss at…
The Bird Woman of Union: Ginger Rood has saved thousands of wild birds, but at 79 needs a break
Ginger Rood with one of her tiny, fragile patients who will likely remain with her over the winter (video by…
Cooper winning Class 6A district title completes upcoming football playoff schedule
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Our Rich History: Licking River helps define us, has historic meaning on northern journey to Ohio
Join Paul Tenkotte, Andy Mead, and Kyle Lake live as they talk about the Licking River and a forthcoming Licking…