Bluegrass Adventures: Lots of options factor in when choosing the right backpacking stove
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune Chet was getting ready to go on his very first backpacking adventure with a…
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Freedom host Independence Community Night to raise funds for first responders
The Independence Police Department, Independence Professional Firefighters Local 3945, and the Florence Freedom are teaming up for Fischer Homes Independence…
Wildcats Bryant, Harrison on the semifinal list for college track’s prestigious Bowerman Award
Kentucky track and field standouts Dezerea Bryant and Kendra Harrison are semifinalists for the Bowerman Award, the highest collegiate recognition…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: American toad is common summertime front porch visitor
On summer nights across rural Kentucky homeowners may find an unexpected visitor hanging around their porch –the American toad. Insects…
Sports Notes: Former Cat Reed, Legends’ O’Hearn could soon find themselves moving up
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune A pair of Class A first basemen with Kentucky ties are having a major…
Norse athletics home gets a new name: It’s BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky’s only collegiate sports and entertainment venue has a new name: BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University, NKU announced…
Freedom bats go silent, Miners stay hot to take Father’s Day victory
The Florence Freedom couldn’t get the bats going in a 4-0 loss to the Southern Illinois Miners (21-12) Sunday night….
Welcome to the BBNBA: Kentucky rookies could join former Wildcats through draft
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune When John Calipari arrived as head coach of Kentucky in 2009, he came with…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Eliminate the squint factor by remembering your eye protection
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Every angler has at one time or another forgotten something in their rush to…
Gooding the star on the mound as Freedom gain first road win; Griffey Sr. set for Father’s Day appearance
The Florence Freedom earned their first road series victory of the season with a 3-0 defeat of the Lake Erie…
Newly opened Kentucky River locks and dams proving to be popular sites for state boaters
Kentucky River locks and dams Nos. 1 through 4 opened to boaters on May 22 for the first time since…
Freedom make effective use of two-out offense, scramble to 6-3 win over Crushers
Florence used clutch two-out hitting to beat the Lake Erie Crushers 6-3 Wednesday night. The Freedom got on the board…
Bluegrass Adventures: Responsible approach can allow hikers, riders to coexist on the trail
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune Every year more and more people take to the trail. Not on foot, horse…
Henn shuts down Lake Erie, but Florence can’t muster enough offense to pull out win
Casey Henn delivered his best performance of 2015 and the Freedom took an early lead, but eventually the Lake Erie…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Books about Kentucky’s varied natural history make good summer reading
Spend time in the outdoors fishing, hunting and enjoying nature and there will be days when something in the environment…
Sports Notes: Redlegs may be a bit short on representation as Cincy hosts All-Star game
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune When Cincinnati plays host to the best in Major League baseball on July 14,…
Florence wastes 11th-inning rally as Boomers answer with pair of late runs to grab win
The Florence Freedom dropped a close decision to the Schaumburg Boomers 9-7 at UC Health Stadium in 12 innings on…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Versatile Carolina rig gives anglers more options for bass fishing
By Lee McClellan Special to KyForward FRANKFORT – The calendar said June 1, but the cold northeast wind, chilly…
Freedom build early lead, but River City chips away to claim win in series
The River City Rascals scored at least one run in all but two innings Thursday night and went on to…
Stephen Foster Handicap favorite Lea looking for automatic spot in Breeders’ Cup Classic Saturday
The 2015 Breeders’ Cup Challenge series on NBC Sports stops at Churchill Downs this Saturday night for “Downs after Dark,”…
River City outhits Florence 13-3, sails to easy 8-1 Frontier League victory
The River City Rascals scored three runs in the first, two more in the third, and never looked back Wednesday…
Bluegrass Adventures: Survival equipment no help on the trail if you can’t use it effectively
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune The miles have gone by with ease and you’ve been enjoying the scenery while…