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…
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Former Wildcats stock could be impacted by a blockbuster deal prior to upcoming NBA Draft
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune Seven Kentucky players will wait to hear their names called during the NBA Draft…
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…
Paul Long: On a rainy morning, running gives adults the chance to play in the puddles
When you first start out running on a rainy morning, you want to jump over or run around the puddles,…
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…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Ryle football team helps clothing drive; catchers named all-state in softball
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Football players at Ryle High School got together Monday morning to sort and…
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…
Volleyball club gave Bush sisters the opportunity to impress college recruiters
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Ashley Bush had never played competitive volleyball before she joined the Northern Kentucky…
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…
Paul Long: Some people love running in the heat; here’s how to stay healthy as thermometer rises
All last week — and it appears, this week as well — the temperatures have been approaching the 90s with…
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,…
Kentucky Speedway’s big weekend is coming fast, complete with key NASCAR Sprint Cup race
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor The Kentucky Speedway’s big weekend will feature added excitement this year with several subplots unfolding at…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Highlands’ leading hitters named first-team all-state; Newport looking for new football coach
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Todd Ramey and Joseph Martin, two of the leading hitters on the Highlands…
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…