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October 16–18 | Brown-Forman Amphitheater | Along the Ohio RiverLOUISVILLE, KY – Get ready to follow the music, feel the groove and let the good vibes roll when the Grateville Dead Music Festival returns October 16–18 at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater.Set along the Ohio River, Grateville is three unforgettable days of live music, extended jams, dancing, good vibes and community — all unfolding in one of Louisville’s most beautiful riverfront settings. Festivalgoers can wander through a vibrant mix of food trucks, delicious food vendors and unique artisans from near and far, many of whom look forward to returning to Grateville year after year. It’s a place to gather wi...

Kentuckiana Pride Foundation President Dr. Timothy Weyrauch chatted with Terry Meiners about the successes and challenges for the support organization.

An Evening of Community, Celebration & Impact at the Speed Art MuseumLOUISVILLE, KY — October 8, 2026 — The Kentuckiana Pride Foundation is preparing for the 2nd Annual SHINE Gala, presented by My Financing USA, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Louisville's iconic Speed Art Museum.More than an evening of celebration, SHINE is helping build a lasting legacy through an ambitious $1 million endowment fund designed to support LGBTQIA+ nonprofits, small businesses, community leaders, and...

Pro Rehab's Dr. Larry Benz and Terry Meiners discuss prepping for exercise as temperatures begin to slide toward the colder months.

Frazier Museum's Rachel Platt and Simon Meiners, Terry's son, checked in to WHAS Radio to announce Simon's nomination in a hospitality poll called Louisville Rose Awards.

Rachel, Terry Meiners' TV wife, supplied details and then Simon jumped on the phone to tell of his love for helping visitors fully embrace Frazier History Museum.

Love my peeps! WAY TO GO, SIMON!

VOTE HERE:  louisvilleroseawards.com/attractions-finalists

LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey and Deputy Chief Emily McKinley visited with Terry Meiners to discuss police training techniques, how to process the recent killing of a Kentucky state trooper, the value and limitations of Flock cameras, and how to manage unverified social media claims of criminal activity.

(LOUISVILLE, KY) - Louisville Rowing Club will bring rowing to the heart of the city this fall with the inaugural Derby City Head Race, a new rowing event taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the TurfMutt Great Lawn.The event will feature 5,000 meter races on the Ohio River and bring athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, and spectators together on the Louisville waterfront. The event will give the Louisville community an opportunity to see a sport that is growing in the city.Louisville Rowing Club, a community rowing organization serving both youth and adults, is building the Derby City Head Race to...

Louisville, KY – The Taste of Louisville returns Wednesday, October 14, marking 52 years of delicious tradition — and there’s no slowing down now. With 40+ chefs and 20+ beverage purveyors serving up the best of Louisville’s food and drink scene, this beloved event is ready to raise a glass, fill a plate, and keep the flavor going for the next 50+ years.Hosted by the Kentucky Restaurant Association Louisville Chapter, this year’s event is once again proudly presented by Gordon Food Service, our Title Sponsor.“Gordon Food Service is once again very excited to be the Title Sponsor for The Taste of Louisville because we b...

It's been three years since the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel - when Hamas attacked civilians and members of the IDF. Nearly 12-hundred people died in the attacks. Hundreds more were taken hostage, tortured, and many died in captivity.

Kentucky Jewish Council chairman Rabbi Shlomo LItvin reflects on Israel, the United States, and other societies that have amped up attacks in the three years since.

Saint Xavier High School senior Wyatt Anderson was paralyzed from the neck down with a spinal cord injury in November 2025. Through extensive therapy at Frazier Rehab, Wyatt slowly regained the ability to walk, then run.

Wyatt spoke with Terry Meiners on WHAS a few days ahead of his goal of completing all 26.2 miles of the Chicago Marathon this Sunday.

Listen to his incredible story.

DONATE to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: runwyattrun.com

Trilogy Health will gather memory care professionals from around the world next week in Louisville.

Cara Skrypchuk, VP of Trilogy’s Memory Care Center of Excellence, spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners about caring for loved ones with memory changes.

Cara is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience developing, implementing, and supporting memory care services across adult day health, acute care, long-term care, and assisted living settings. Cara is passionate about improving support for residents living with memory loss, cognitive impairment, and dementia, as well as their caregivers, while strengthening team capabilities an...

Ben Robinson is making his stage directing debut with the company as it returns to the Brown Theatre to open its season with Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.

Ben spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners about this homecoming. Ben participated in Kentucky Opera’s Studio Artist program early in his career and returned to lead the organization in 2025.

The comedy follows Figaro, a resourceful barber who helps Count Almaviva win the heart of Rosina while outsmarting her guardian, Dr. Bartolo, who wants to marry her himself.

Expect disguises, mistaken identities and plenty of roma...

The Beasman is all swole up over UK football's thrilling overtime victory over South Carolina. Even though the Cats were pushed out of the Top 25, Beasman uses that diss as motivation ahead of Saturday's clash with highly ranked L.S.U.

Beasman is already talking trash about Kentucky dominating L.S.U.

Is that smart? Let the game do the talking and then jump on the message boards!

The Louisville Orchestra's principal cellist Nick Finch stopped by WHAS Radio to detail some phenomenal shows scheduled over the next few weeks.

Terry Meiners, who can't carry a tune in a bucket, had many questions for Mr. Finch, except he forgot to ask if one of Nick's ancestors was named Atticus.

Kimberly will be emceeing StageOne's 80th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, October 22, at The Woman's Club of Louisville-- StageOne's very first stage and home. This festive evening will feature performances by alumni and past partners including the wonderful Ben Sollee, light bites and desserts from The Bristol and a bar by Heaven Hill-- plus a mini museum of lost treasures from both StageOne and Walden's archives. Tickets available at stageone.org and support the next 80 years of excellent children's theatre in our community.

93-year-old Conrad Bachmann returned to the Terry Meiners WHAS Radio show to discuss his incredible career, modern Hollywood challenges, raising kids in California, and to celebrate his upcoming Hometown Heroes building banner. It is scheduled to go up on Fifth Street later this month.

Brett Bachmann, CEO of Heuser Hearing Institute, joined his dad at WHAS to help celebrate the honor.

Author Maggie Harlow visited with Terry Meiners to dive into another chapter of her popular book EVERYDAY EXTRAORDINARY. She recalls the invitation she'd received to go to the GRAMMYS with her world famous son Jack Harlow.

Listen to the reality check that the night quickly became! Maggie teaches listeners about managing expectations.

PICTURED: Maggie in the "vinyl" dress she assumed would be leather. Bait and switch from another online seller!!!

Bowman Fest returns this Saturday and Sunday to Louisville's Bowman Field. Heralded pilot Pat MacDonald discusses the challenges of formation flying. Fellow pilot Terry Meiners loves discussing aviation more than any other radio topic.

Pat has lots of details on this year's Bowman Fest.

Louisville, KY – APRON Inc., the nonprofit that Serves Those Who Serve You, invites Louisville to experience an unforgettable evening of food, cocktails and giving at the Ten Taste Experience, taking place October 11 at The Olmsted.Celebrating 15 years of supporting restaurant workers when they need it most, APRON’s Ten Taste Experience brings together ten exceptional tastes, thoughtfully crafted food and drink, and the people who make Louisville’s dining scene so special — all in support of the restaurant community.The evening begins with a celebratory happy hour before guests embark on a delicious tasting experience featuring ten memorable tastes, complemented by creat...

Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY/02) was on the air discussing data center costs and midterm elections when he learned that KSP trooper Hayden Phillips was shot to death by a black male motorist whom Phillips pulled over on I-65 in Warren County.

More details of this killing of a law enforcement officer are continuing to develop.

RIP trooper Phillips

Butterflies in Motion, the annual fundraiser for The Heuser Hearing Institute, is now an evening event. Proceeds boost the incredible hearing healthcare, speech & language services, and outreach programs available to people throughout the area.

Brad Broecker and Brett Bachmann chat with Terry Meiners on WHAS with full details on the wide spectrum of auction items available.

MORE: thehearinginstitute.org

Origin Park CEO Dennis Schnurbusch visited WHAS Radio to update listeners on the expansive nature preserve along Clarksville, Indiana's riverfront.

Enjoy all it has to offer visitors!

originpark.org

UnitedHealthcare Kentucky registered nurse Melanie Wagner and Terry Meiners discuss paths to assistance for moms (and dads!) affected by postpartum depression.

Know that it’s okay to talk about how you’re feeling, even when it’s tough. Talking about mental health challenges should be as normal as talking about a backache. When we open up, we make it easier for everyone to seek the help they might need without fear.  Evaluate benefits and side effects of any treatment option, including a relatively new postpartum depression pill, which has been shown to improve depressive symptom...

University of Kentucky superfan The Beasman is finally all in on Will "Effin" Stein leader his precious Wildcats football team.

The Cats shocked the football world with a dominating win over Texas A&M so Beasman is miffed that the Associated Press Top 25 poll did not bump UK back into a ranked position.

It's OK. Stein will get UK into that effin poll if it means playin' effin Alabama every week until they figure out a way to effin win the effin game.

Coach Stein does indeed kiss his mother with that mouth!

Simon T Meiners, communications & research specialist for the Frazier Museum, stopped by his dad's studio to discuss upcoming programs and parties scheduled at the Frazier.

Favorite Kentuckians? Don't include abolitionist Cassius Marcellus Clay. Simon informed me that he was 84 years old when he married a 15 year old.  Ouch.

Enjoy the conversation!

Champions Blue CEO and University of Kentucky ahtletics director J Batt sat down with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners for an overview of UK sports. High revenue producers like football and basketball continue growing, so how does J Batt help the other sports survive in today's student/athlete/employee universe?

J Batt shares his vision for Big Blue Nation, and what separates the fan base from all others.

Rebecca Fleischaker, executive director of Louisville Downtown Partnership, joined Terry Meiners to discuss the latest growth news for the city's central district.

Author, speaker, business imagineer Maggie Harlow visited Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to verbalize another chapter from her popular book EVERYDAY EXTRAORDINARY.

Maggie and Terry discuss swerves in the road of life and how best to navigate toward a successful journey.

Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf joined Terry Meiners on WHAS ahead of Unclaimed Property Week.

Do you have money or other valuables being held by the state? Find out at treasury.ky.gov

Brooke Pardue from the Parks Alliance of Louisville and local artist Josh Bleecker detailed the massive jack-o-lantern show coming to Iroquois Park October 1-November 1. Thousands of incredible pumkin designs will be on display.

Josh even put Terry's goofy mug on the front of a massive gourd.

Tickets and info for this incredible Halloween month tradition can be found at: jackslanterntrail.org

Mary Haynes, president/CEO of Louisville's Nazareth Homes, discusses the highly touted nonprofit organization providing independeat living, personal care, memory care, in-home services, and recovery-to-home services.

Mary Haynes & Terry Meiners chat about Nazareth's mission as the boomer generation ages through golden years.

Louisville Orchestra CEO Jude Vaclavik visits with Terry Meiners to discuss the orchestra's new season. It's a wild ride through musical genres this season with the beloved Louisville Orchestra!

Green Bay Packers superfan Kevin Gibson has delivered an outstanding coffee table book on the NFL's most storied franchise. Its rich history is chronicled through the decades with stunning photos celebrating all Packer legends.

Kevin Gibson and WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners, another Packers superfan, enjoyed diving into the book on the air. GO PACK GO!

Dr. Jennifer Brown, DMD and several other dentists are offering free dental services on Saturday, September 12 from 8 AM until 1 PM at St. Matthews Dental Care, 100 Marshall Drive in Louisville.

Dr. Brown and Terry Meiners discuss the details on WHAS Radio.

Noted businessman, philanthropist, horse owner, and filmmaker Bruce Lunsford, 78, passed away over the weekend.

His best buddy Ed Hart, who co-owned Kentucky Kingdom and Hart/Lunsford Pictures with Bruce and other investors, sat down with Terry Meiners on WHAS to share insights on Lunsford's ability to envision success, follow through, set higher goals, and charm the masses.

With America’s AI boom accelerating, a new question emerges: Who should help pay for the infrastructure needed to power it?

New research has found that a majority of voters support a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” which will require U.S. tech companies to help cover the costs associated with powering AI and data centers while keeping electricity affordable for households.

American Edge CEO Doug Kelly spoke with Terry Meiners about the need for and challanges from data centers gooing up across the U.S.