Terry Meiners

The basketball rivalry between the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville just completed another riveting chapter. U of L jacked UK's jaw. The Beasman ain't having it. When UK beats U of L, it's fodder for comedy. When Louisville wins, everyone is expected to walk on eggshells and not discuss it while tender Wildcat fan hearts slowly heal over a matter of weeks, if not months.  Sa...

My awesome niece Maggie Meiners and the equally incredible Izzy Craig, both seniors at Sacred Heart, shared details of their upcoming charity lacrosse match vs. Trinity High School. And they mind being teased about being spoiled by their cushy birth positions as the family's baby girls!

Timothy Weyrauch, president of the Kentuckiana Pride Foundation, responds to the Supreme Court of the United States declining to revisit gay marriage laws. Kim Davis, a former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue a marriage license to two gay men, had filed the appeal to overturn the SCOTUS 2015 decision in Obergefell vs Hodges, allowing for legal gay marriage in America. Davis has been rebuffed, b...

With a pair of wins over S.E.C. opponents, Mark Stoops is suddenly the celebrated son in Lexington. The Beasman checks in with Larry Minner to brag on UK football and warn all U of Smell Cardinals that they is about to mop up their own blood off the Yum Center floor when the Cats come a-callin'

Thoroughbred trainer Kenny McPeek has well over 2,000 victories at racetracks around world. His greatest weekend came on the first Friday and Saturday in May 2024, winning both the Kentucky Oaks (Thorpedo Anna) and the Kentucky Derby (Mystic Dan). McPeek's Derby champ is set to retire to stud this weekend. Terry Meiners and Kenny McPeek discussed the horse's less-than-stellar ride in Arkansas that...

On Sunday, November 9 at 2 PM, volunteers are needed to place flags on military graves at Cave Hill Cemetery. The meeting spot is Breckenridge Elementary on Payne Street where a gate leads directly into Cave Hill. Fred Moore explains the details in this chat with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio. God Bless all who serve.

Aviation investigator/litigator Jim Brauchle joined Terry Meiners to talk about the capabilities of the UPS MD-11F, like the one that crashed in Louisville. Enough information has been released by the NTSB to confirm that the left wing engine detached on airport property and that the jet had been in a prolonged maintenance hold in San Antonio from early September into mid-October. NTSB UPDATE, Fri...

Kentucky state representative Daniel Grossberg (KY-30) shared his thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City, the shifting tides for Democrats, prepping with colleagues for next year's legislative session, JCPS challenges, more Great to see Daniel and Erica Grossberg back in the WHAS studios.

Warren Schimpff, co-owner of legendary Jeffersonville candymaker Schimpff's Confectionery, stopped by with Steve Shepherd, the next family member to run the operation.  Schimpff's Confectionery was recently selected BEST CANDY STORE IN AMERICA by USA Today. Schimpff's is celebrating this Friday, November 7 with all types of fun and frivolity at Schimpff's, on Spring Street in downtown Jeffersonvil...

One day after the tragic crash of UPS flight 2569 at Louisville International Airport, Rep. Morgan McGarvey shared his feelings after seeing the smoldering debris field with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

WLKY helicopter pilot Bill DeReamer and photojournalist Scott Eckhardt flew above the UPS airplane crash in Louisville, providing video visuals for the world. DeReamer explained the feelings and responsibilities in filming a tragedy just moments after it occurred.

Sacred Heart Academy's Emily Puffer and Caitlin Valdez detail an important ACCOMMODATE COLLEGE FAIR, a college night for students seeking support services. Join representatives from colleges, universities, and other alternative post-secondary programs for an informational session for parents and students. School reps will address how they're addressing the needs of students with learning differenc...

Ed Gallrein is a retired Navy Seal with over 30 years of U.S. military service plus years of work in the intelligence sector. Team Trump has chosen the Kentucky farmer with challenging Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie (District 4), who often votes against the Republicans and Trump's interests. Gallrein and Terry Meiners discussed the campaign, the U.S. military strikes on South American drug car...

The entralling production of DEAD AS A DODO continues this week at Actors Theatre, and creator/director Kirjan Waage stopped by WHAS to tell his story. Amelia Acosta Powell is part of the new leadership team at Actors Theatre and has great news about their renewed vision to serve ALL of the community, starting with the return of the annual holiday classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Louisville, Kentucky Mayor Craig Greenberg sat down with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners for a wide-ranging chat on today's wins and challenges for the city. Mayor Greenberg addressed the impending SNAP benefits conundrum, new affordable housing, renewed downtown business leases, re-opening the juvenile justice center, the scourge of fentanyl, assisting homeless people, Yum Center debt, and much more.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined us from Indianapolis to discuss illegal immigration and its spillover from Chicago into northern sectors of the Hoosier state. Gov. Braun and Terry Meiners also discussed the call for a special session to redraw Indiana congressional districts to mirror actions of Democrat controlled states with zero Republican representatives on their federal team. Meiners also...

With the University of Kentucky sucking the suckiest suck in football history, Wildcats superfan Joe Beasman Hall knows that basketball pays the bills and the BIG BLUE NATION is ready to DOMMERATE Y'ALL SNAGGLE TOOTH, DOPE SMOKIN, MAKING BABIES OUT OF WEDLOCK, BRAINLESS SPINELESS CARDINAL CRYBABIES REAL SOON!

After a stellar career in Major League Baseball, umpire Tom Hallion still calls Louisville home. The native New Yorker moved to Kentucky during the Louisville Redbirds Triple A era, working games until he was called to the bigs. He kept his Kentucky home and stopped by WHAS to talk about last night's 18 inning World Series instant classic game. He discussed the pressure encountered by umps working...

The Frazier Museum and Davis Jewelers are celebrating love and marriage with a special exhibit of Kentucky connected expressions of getting cuffed. Simon Meiners and his dad discuss on 84WHAS.

Legendary photographer Dan Dry has a special exhibition on Wednesday, October 29th at Hop Atomica, 1318 McHenry Street in Germantown. Hop Atomica is the city's only distillery-brewery-restaurant combo. Its owner Paul Berrier is hosting the party to help Apron Inc care for restaurant wait staff who've fallen on hard times. Plus we get a special appearance from Paul's daughter (who is hopped up on H...

Louisville Housing Authority director Elizabeth Strojan came home from living in New York City to help Mayor Craig Greenberg improve the city's affordable housing shortage. It's a massive job but Elizabeth discusses the many ways that housing situations are improving for the area's low income residents.

Dr. Daniel McCue has been teaching and coaching at St. Xavier High School for 22 years, and now has been elevated to school principal. Listen to his chat with Terry Meiners about the state of education at St. Xavier, A.I.'s role, student advancement, and much more.

Superstar jockey Donna Brothers popped by to talk Breeders Cup 2025 with Terry Meiners. It's this weekend in California with an incredible lineup of thoroughbred talent. Donna brought along Chief Entertainment Officer Tim Laird to promo the upcoming Brain Alliance of Kentucky fundraising party that is always a huge celebration. Party details are enclosed in this interview.

Steve Macy with the new Louisville Kings UFL squad popped by to chat with Terry Meiners on what the franchise brings to the city's sports offerings. They discussed talent levels, local connections, ticket pricing, and game day tailgating for the season that begins in March 2026.