Liane Crossley: Top Derby finishers set for rematch in eight-horse Preakness Stakes
The racing world’s big question is “Can American Pharoah win the Triple Crown?” The obvious answer is “Only if he…
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Area’s four vets who attended 70th anniversary of V-E Day surprised, honored, inspired — had great time
By Juli Hale Special to NKyTribune As generations of people turned their eyes to the past for the 70th anniversary…
Paul Long: What’s bigger than an ultramarathon? Running across a whole state in nine days
Steve Schwalbach is understandably nervous about his upcoming run. Mind you now, the 47-year-old Fort Thomas native and current resident…
U.S. News rankings on nation’s public high schools place Highlands first in Kentucky, Beechwood third
Staff Report U.S. News and World Report latest rankings on public high schools places Highlands High School at #1 in…
Wake Up Walton-Verona woke up a lot of student volunteers to wage war on weeds for senior citizens
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter Walton and Verona woke up to a battalion of volunteers waging war on weeds for…
NKy Chamber foundation, Impact NKY, selected to participate in national Talent Pipeline initiative
Impact NKY, a Foundation of the NKY Chamber of Commerce has been selected as one of seven regional partners to…
Cancer Resource Center provides value-added support, thanks to St. E, American Cancer Society
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the American Cancer Society have joined forces on a program…
Craig Mullins, Boone County football player turned nationally acclaimed coach, loses battle with cancer
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune Sports Reporter Craig Mullins, a former Boone County High School football player who became a nationally…
Kentucky by Heart: Whoever says nice guys finish last doesn’t know Benjamin Summay
Benjamin Summay exudes a disarmingly modest, sincere and pleasant disposition around others. It’s one that makes people like me do…
Local Vocal Music Festival next up for Southgate House Revival, showcases local talent, ‘energy’
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter Music gets into your blood, and it never leaves. Joe Petroze can attest to that….
Kenton County leads in heavy drinking, Campbell in binges; state study says women drinking more
(Click image for larger view.) By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has a relatively small percentage of drinkers compared…
Part of Coast Guard Auxiliary, Northern Kentucky’s Flotilla 55 ‘Always Ready’ to keep our river safe
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Especially at times like this, when the Coast Guard is stretched thin by war and…
Adjustments pay off as Notre Dame takes girls’ tennis sectional; CovCath captures boys’ title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Notre Dame girls’ tennis coach Rob Hardin made some adjustments in his lineup for…
Rosie Reds are in a league of their own, celebrating 50 years of support for the Reds, philanthropy
by Noel Ripley A Rosie Red As the region prepares to host the 2015 ALL STAR game, the Rosie Reds…
Thank you, Alma Faye … and thank you, Mom; Steve Flairty’s tribute for Mother’s Day
The following is the eulogy Steve Flairty, author of the ‘Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes’ book series and NKyTribune columnist, delivered at…
New manager, appearances by Bench, Foster highlight new season for Florence Freedom
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Florence Freedom kicks off its season Thursday May 14, with a new manager…
Rare, colorful thoroughbred Koda Chroma makes eye-catching debut at Belterra Park, finishes third
A rare 3-year-old thoroughbred colt named Koda Chrome drew plenty of attention when he made his debut at Belterra Park…
New Split Rock Jumping Tour to bring international flair to Bluegrass Country
By Nicky Graf Ussher Special to NKyTribune The Split Rock Jumping Tour, a new international show jumping show series modeled…
Paul Long: Observing marathoners at the Finish Swine, you’ll see exhaustion turn into triumph
For a part of Sunday morning, I joined with a group of friends at a spot near the Finish Swine…
NKU, Underground Railroad Freedom Center partner to excavate historic Parker Academy
By William Landon Special to NKyTribune As race relations in the United States continue to be strained by factors…
Our Rich History: Celebrating the whys and hows of our special heritage — and then there’s goetta
(This is the first in a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul…
Don Then: Butter in the Morning is filled with insightful essays about life, love and more
I was talking to a friend the other day (on a cell phone, of course) and happened to mention that…