Terry Meiners

The Frankfort Avenue FIZZ DISTRICT is nearly one year old so Terry invited his neighborhood buddies to drop by WHAS Radio and 'splain what's goin on!

Josh Harpole is the new president of Kroger's Louisville division, moving around town meeting folks. He talked about Kroger's legacy, service, workforce, and community gifts to uplift. Welcome to Louisville, Josh!

One of Louisville's most revered journalists, Shay McAlister has created shayinformed.com to present news through a personal prism. from her website: "After a decade in television news, I've learned something that might surprise you: staying informed doesn't have to feel like homework. It doesn't have to be overwhelming, negative, or something you squeeze in only when you have an hour to spare. Th...

Tina Burnell fought and won against developers trying to squeeze a massive complex into her community off of Terry Road. She formed the Louisville Metro Watchdog Alliance to teach others how to rise up against quiet proposals for developments all around the city. Now the Louisville Metro Council has sued Tina to, in her words, keep her quiet and exhaust her finances fighting them in court. We were...

KY Venues CEO David Beck says the 2025 Kentucky State Fair is the largest fair in the commonwealth's history. He shared details on WHAS Radio on the night before the fair's opening ceremony.

A bunch of Terry Meiners' childhood neighbors visited him at WHAS Radio to spotlight their 50th reunion for their Durrett High School class. They haven't changed a bit since they were kids running through the Audubon Park adjacent neighborhood. Sheila Dye, Janet Meyers-Coke, Ken Mudd, and John Straub remain connected to their Durrett High School classmates. Their reunion is September 27 at the IBE...

Politicians love to proclaim CRIME IS DOWN without noting that crime rates are still way out of control compared to pre-2020 life.  ABC News law enforcement contributor Don Mihalek, a retired Senior Secret Service agent, weighs the CRIME IS DOWN claim versus how citizens actually feel about their personal safety. Don points out there's a significant difference between the crime stats that are bein...

After a repeat felon took a mother and her children hostage, stabbed her, threatened to kill her unless the bank gave him money, then was arrested, the Louisville community asked how he was allowed to be roaming the streets at all. Metro Council's (19 district) Anthony Piagentini discusses how he and Louisville Metro government have been asking for clarity on shock probations, funding for the juve...

Rep. Brett Guthrie on tariffs, Big Beautiful Bill, the Apple investment in Kentucky, AM Radio in Cars, Thomas Massie, and Jamie Comer for governor

Here's the 2025 TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS from Terry Meiners on 840WHAS

1978 University of Kentucky NCAA Champion and MVP Jack "Goose" Givens attended today's practice for this year's basketball Wildcats. He really likes what he's seeing in terms of improved shooting and speed. Jack details who he thinks will become huge stars and discusses Coach Pope's illuminating leadership style. Plus, Jack and a huge slate of former Kentucky Wildcats will be at Memorial Coliseum...

Terri Foster, artistic director for Louisville Youth Choir, dropped by to highlight upcoming auditions for students K-12 who could join their community choir. Terry Meiners and Terri Foster (TWO TERRYS!) discussed what's required of any student who may be interested in joining this celebrated arts organization. Auditions begin on August 19th. DETAILS louyouthchoir.org 

Pro Rehab's Dr. Larry Benz has a solid advice for those who've taken a vacation and are now back home and ready to restart their exercise rituals.

At the many events surrounding the Fancy Farm political picnic last weekend, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell told the audience he was surprised that one of the candidates to replace him would slam him. “Surely this isn’t true, but I’ve heard that one of the candidates running for my office wants to be different,” McConnell said. “Now, I’m wondering how you’d want to be different from the longest-serv...

Chairman of the Kentucky Jewish Council Rabbi Shlomo Litvin weighs in on the Trump administration ALL OR NOTHING plan to end the Israel/Hamas war.

Twin brothers in Toledo, Ohio were born into a rich media family that owns Block Communications. Family members have been fighting for power and riches from the company their parents started. So now Gray Television, which owns WAVE3 in Louisville, is buying Block Communications, which owns WDRB and WBKI. That means Louisville will see a merger of assets from all three stations and the inevitable R...

Here's Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg on the Bowman Field run/walk, upcoming exercise events, and a rare chat about his AWESOME 1970s Cadillace el Dorado

Fox Fest 2025 is back this weekend!   On Saturday, August 2, the beloved summer music festival returns with a full day of live music, local eats, and community vibes—all taking place across two stages in the heart of St. Matthews. This year’s lineup features a powerhouse roster of regional and national talent including Softspoken, Foxbat, Throwback Thursday, Soul Circus, Mary Mary, Sigmatic, Ipcus...

Kentucky's John Michael Montgomery popped onto WHAS Radio to discuss his long, successful music career launch from Nicholasville. He tells the story of hearing his music on the radio for the first time, how All For One's version of his song "I Swear" changed his career, and much more. Tickets are on sale now for John Michael's final show this December 12th in Rupp Arena. Another Kentucky musical l...

MAGA Republican senate candidate Nate Morris says he enjoys the rough and tumble nature of his first foray into politics. Morris is running against Rep. Andy Barr and former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron and he can't wait to take the stage at Saturday's Fancy Farm political picnic and roast his opponents. It's almost showtime!

Wayne Brewer, a member of the band Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers, and his wife Alyssa have released their new tune LONESOME AND BLUE, an homage to George and Tammy.

Former Indiana state trooper David Camm came home from a church league basketball game to find his wife and two children shot to death in the family garage. Camm was convicted two times by Indiana courts and then ultimately acquitted after a third trial. David Camm joined Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to tell his story. Author Gary Dunn (The Reckoning, Part ll) joined them in the studio to dicuss th...

Jennifer Erickson, senior fellow with the American Association of Scientists, spotlights a recent congressional hearing and multiple media reports on the mishandling of organ donor patients by a procurement organization called Network of Hope. Click to listen to this WHAS interview with Terry Meiners

Dr. Ralph Alvarado has previously served as a Kentucky state senator in addition to many other public service roles. He's now running for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06). Dr. Alvarado and Terry Meiners discuss the Trump administration's "disruptor" status, tariffs, the Big Beautiful Bill and much more.