Behringer-Crawford NKY History Hour features Rex Morgan’s Jim Bunning, From the Mound to the Hill
Southgate native Jim Bunning was the only Major League Baseball player to be elected to both the U.S. Senate and…
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Behringer-Crawford Museum exhibit chronicles dual career of baseball star, U.S. Senator Jim Bunning
It will be 57 years to the day. Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 1964. That’s the day Northern Kentucky’s Jim…
Sen. John Schickel: Remembering my friend John Salyers, his humor and devotion to good causes
When I think of John Salyers, I think of three phases of our friendship. John was a lieutenant on the…
John Salyers dies at age 72; served as field rep for Sen. Jim Bunning and president of Florence Rotary
John Dewey Salyers, 72, died July 7, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters. Salyers served as field representative for…
Rick Robinson writes new ‘ thriller’ novel, Opposition Research, about politics’ dirty little secret
No one can write a thriller like international award-winning author, and KBA member, Rick Robinson, a Northern Kentucky native. Opposition…
Interstate 471 to become Jim Bunning Memorial Highway for late U.S. Senator, MLB Hall of Famer
A ceremony will be held Friday, June 21, at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate the naming of Interstate 471 in honor…
Kentucky by Heart: While known more for basketball, state played key role in baseball’s most tragic story
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When we’re talking sports in the Bluegrass, the state is likely most known as a…
John Schickel: Sen. Jim Bunning was a force to be reckoned with, but also had a soft side
As your state senator, I attend many funerals of Northern Kentuckians. The recent funeral of former United States Senator and…
St. Elizabeth Hospice celebrates 10th anniversary, honors Bunnings with renaming of grief center
The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile Jr. US Bank Foundation Hospice Center at St. Elizabeth Edgewood celebrated its 10-year…
Bevin orders flags flown at half staff through sunset in honor of former Sen. Bunning, laid to rest today
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Matt Bevin has ordered flags to be lowered to half through…
Billy Reed: Jim Bunning — ballplayer or Senator — ‘always came with his best stuff,’ dies at age 85
Whether you remember Jim Bunning mainly as a major-league pitcher or a staunchly conservative politician, you’ll have to agree that…
Northern Kentucky’s Jim Bunning – U.S. Senator, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 85
NKyTribune staff Former U.S. Senator, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member and Northern Kentucky favorite son Jim Bunning has…
Bill Straub: Light at the end of the bridge for Brent Spence, thanks to just about everyone but Massie
May I rise on a point of personal privilege to discuss, briefly, something I’ve been doing on-and-off for more than…
Lexington attorney Blake Brickman named Bevin’s chief of staff; served same role for Jim Bunning
Lexington attorney Blake Brickman, grandson of a former Democratic governor, Ned Breathitt, and a former aide to Senator Jim Bunning…