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Mike Grosso was one of MANY former UofL players who hated to watch the proud Louisville basketball program fall from grace to the point where a coach would leave in the middle of a season. Much to their delight in steps former player Kenny Payne. Lou Grosso, brother of Mike joined the show to talk about what the Payne hire means to not only his brother but the entire institution that is Louisville...

When it comes to the war in Ukraine we hear a lot about the weapons being used on the battlefield. A weapon just as dangerous could be "disinformation". Shelby Grossman is a research scholar at the Stanford Internet Observatory and joins to talk about the "disinformation" war on going in Ukraine.

The State Department ordered non-emergency U.S. employees at the Embassy in Kyiv to depart due to continued reports of a Russian military build-up on the border with Ukraine. Multiple State Department sources say that the US Embassy will operate a fallback location in Lviv, closer to the Polish border. The minimal staff there will maintain consular services out of a temporary facility that has bee...

Christmas temps in the 70's followed by snow and bitter cold temps? What's the REAL reason behind our crazy weather? WLKY's Matt Melosevich joins to explain what's going on.

Most of south central Western Kentucky is without power. Joe Arnold with Kentucky Electrical Co-Op joins Kentuckiana's Saturday Morning News and Scott Fitzgerald with a look at what recovery efforts will look like.

John Gordon with the National Weather Service joins Scott Fitzgerald and Kentuckiana's Saturday Morning News with a look at why we experienced this December outbreak and the damage that central Kentucky experienced as well.

Looking to make that perfect turkey this year? First time giving it a go? Scott Fitzgerald talked with the experts at Butterball as they share some helpful secrets to that perfect turkey.

How exactly did that first Thanksgiving go down? Scott Fitzgerald sat down with folks from the Plimoth Patuxent Museum in Plymouth Massachusetts that included a member of the present day Wampanoag tribe.

She's an educator, a basketball coach and a mom. She's also the 2nd in charge in the state. Our own Will Clark went to Frankfort and sat down with Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman.

Could we finally see sports betting in Kentucky? Will Clark sits down with Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer to talk about it's chances.

Ever think of becoming a pilot? One of Louisville's biggest employers may want to talk with you. Our own Will Clark took a look into what it takes. Think you have it?

Calling all WWII Veterans! The ONLY Honor Flight from Kentucky this year takes place October 20th, but the window to get signed up is closing fast! The organization is looking for WWII Vets in both Kentucky and Indiana (especially our rural areas) to join Scott Fitzgerald on the October flight. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and the ONLY one this year. Jeff Thoke with Honor Flight Bluegr...

Former University of Louisville Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Scott Davenport joins Scott Fitzgerald with reaction to the suspension of current University of Louisville men's head basketball coach Chris Mack.

If your a Cubs fan (or just a baseball fan), there's a so called field of dreams waiting for you in the nation's heartland. That's where we find Scott Fitzgerald this weekend and talking to the man who built it!

Its awful hard to hide a such a big landmark in plain sight but for the last five decades, that's been the case. Our own Will Clark tells the story...

He's become the voice of summer calling Louisville Bats games and hopes to follow in a long line of announcers like Joe Buck and John Rooney who have moved on to the bigger stage. Scott Fitzgerald sits down with Nick to talk about that, changes to minor league baseball and Nick's time with UofL Women's Basketball.

Just a few years ago, Ben Rhodes was receiving his diploma down on Dixie Highway at Holy Cross High School. Now he's driving with the best of the best after getting called up to NASCAR's top circuit for this weekend's road course race at Sonoma. He sits down with Scott Fitzgerald to talk about his already successful 2021 season and what's it's like getting the call up.

April unemployment numbers caught everyone off guard, but why? Caleb Sliver with Investopedia breaks it down with Scott Fitzgerald.

Horse racing on the beach? Yes it's a thing in Ireland! Scott Fitzgerald takes a look!

While it's easy to lay blame to mental health when it comes to events like we saw in Indianapolis this week, some say that may not always be the case. Joining Scott Fitzgerald to discuss is Louisville Dimension Family Therapy's Dr. Charles Pemberton, author and host of the "Counseling in 30 Minutes or Less" available on the iHeart radio app.

The road to Kentucky Derby 147 is heating up! Our own Paul Miles is at the track for Derby Favorite Essential Quality's workout. He joins Scott Fitzgerald to talk the buzz on the backside!

April is National Second Chance Month, and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is hosting a virtual Second Chance Conference on April 28. Presented by Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare and sponsored by Park Community Credit Union. They're looking for those who need a second chance or those who are in a position to offer a second chance. Vice President of External Affairs DeVone Holt joins Scot...

Bellarmine Softball Coach Renee Hicks has not only had to lead her team into division one play, but after no season last year, she's had to navigate her team through a pandemic. She sat down to talk with Scott Fitzgerald about the most unique season in her career.

After a year away, Kentucky Derby Festival events are back starting with the Kentucky Derby Festival Parade traveling the city. The KDF's Aimee Boyd joins Scott Fitzgerald with a preview of this year's events!

With Kentucky Derby 147 less than 30 days away, Churchill Downs is ready to welcome back guests on the 1st Saturday in May. Churchill Downs' Darren Rogers joins Scott Fitzgerald with ways you can still be part of Kentucky's biggest day as well as three major prep races today.