Florence Freedom Professional Baseball

John Leahy is entering his sixth season of broadcasting professional baseball and his first with the Florence Freedom. John comes to the Freedom from the Kalamazoo Kings, where he broadcasted in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. While with the Kings, he reached the Frontier League championship series in 2008 and then the division series in 2009. Prior to his time in Kalamazoo, John was the play-by-play voice of the now defunct North Shore Spirit (Lynn, MA.) of the Can-Am League from 2005 to 2007. He reached the playoffs in 2006 and 2007 with the Spirit, including the Can-Am championship series in 2007.

In the off season, John is the play-by-play voice of the Merrimack Warriors Division I college ice hocky team (North Andover, MA). He has been the voice of Merrimack hockey since 2005. John made his first Hockey East playoff appearance as a broadcaster in the winter of the 2009-10 season, calling their first round series loss to Boston University.

In the off season, John lives in the Boston, Massachusetts area with his wife Lori Ann. His new book, "Living a King's Life," his first publication, is due out before the end of 2010. He is also a part-time broacast instructor at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Needham, Massachusetts.

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2010 Broadcast Schedule

University of Kentucky Football and Basketball Play by Play

Almost a religion in Northern Kentucky. WNKR is proud to be the "FM Home of the Cats" and SEC action. Note: Due to contractual restrictions, WNKR regrets that we are unable to stream audio of UK games. Please visit www.ukathletics.com for streaming audio. WNKR airs UK football, men and women's basketball and Coach's shows.

"Wildcat Update" Monday through Friday at 3:00 pm, featuring University of Kentucky Sports News.

A complete daily update of all University of Kentucky sports. Wildcat Update is how UK fans stay informed.

WNKR Total Northern Kentucky coverage, mornings, at noon

Truly local news.

"Across Kentucky" with Mike Feldhaus Monday through Friday at 12 noon

Kentucky Farm Bureau's Mike Feldhaus brings you complete coverage of Kentucky Agri-Business scene.

"Northern Kentucky Focus" with Ken Stone 8:00 am Sunday mornings

WNKR's Ken Stone interviews community leaders in depth on a wide variety of subjects. It can be as serious as expanding Lake Williamstown or as light as music by local musicians.

"Rick Jackson's Country Hall of Fame" Saturday 9:00 pm to 12:00 am and again Sunday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Rick Jackson brings you the roots of Classic Country each weekend. The music is as diverse as 80's ladies and vintage western swing. Rick is an expert on country and presents it in a friendly, straightforward manner. Airs Saturday nights 9:00 pm - 12:00 am and again Sunday mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. In case of a UK game or conflict it will run immediately following.

"A Northern Kentucky Christmas"

WNKR's annual holiday festival of music. Hosted by our own Shad O'Shea, this program features a nostalgic look at Northern Kentucky's Christmas past, coupled with 36 hours of wonderful holiday music of all styles. Begins at noon on Christmas Eve and runs straight through for 36 hours until midnight Christmas Night.