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The Post Position Draw for the 151st running of the Kentucky Oaks and Derby will be held Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m.
Here are the winners of the men's and women's mini and full Marathon.
While originally scheduled to have balloons take flight at 7 a.m., the festivities have been moved to between 6 and 7 p.m.
anine “The Flavor Queen” Washle joins Maira Ansari to demonstrate her Woodford Pudding (recipe below) and highlight her Cooking at the Cottage series.
Kentucky’s largest day of road racing is scheduled to kick off April 26, with more than 10,000 runners estimated to take over Louisville streets.
The Pegasus Parade is Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. and if you are planning on making your way downtown for it, there are some traffic restrictions and road closures you’ll need to know about.
Maira Ansari welcomes Shaker Village to the WAVE Country studio to preview the 17th Annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass.
Maira Ansari welcomes the Norton Neuroscience Institute to the WAVE Country studio to highlight Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Maira Ansari welcomes Crystal Blossom Inc. to the WAVE Country studio to highlight the 3rd Annual Women of Color Soiree.
A construction project to replace water pipes on River Road is moving along as road closures continue to impact nearby businesses.
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The Pegasus Parade is set to begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27.
Dawn at the Downs offers guests the opportunity to watch some of the world’s best thoroughbreds train at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Oaks and Derby.
Several new events are debuting this year, including a nightly drone show that will light up the Waterfront skyline.
Maira Ansari welcomes the Purdue Extension/Floyd County to the WAVE Country studio to preview Pollinator Day.
Maira Ansari welcomes TKO Flight Club and Heavin Hill Distilleries to the WAVE Country studio to preview the 2025 KY Bourby - benefitting TKO Parkinson's.
Maira Ansari welcomes The Center for Women and Families to the WAVE Country studio to highlight Denim Day to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Over three days, this year’s L&N Federal Credit Union Great BalloonFest will feature four hot-air balloon events.
Trees Louisville said they worked to select trees that would produce purple flowers as a nod to Racing Lou and LouCity.
Norton Healthcare said Juno had given birth to several puppies during her life, many becoming facility and therapy dogs.
Be sure to check which roads are closed before you head to this year's Kentucky Oaks and Derby.
Maira Ansari welcomes Big Day Hat Design to the WAVE Country studio to highlight fashion trends for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
Maira Ansari welcomes Dollywood Parks and Resorts to the WAVE Country studio to highlight their Flower and Food Festival.
Maira Ansari welcomes APRON Inc. to the WAVE Country studio to preview their April Happy Hour at Martini's Italian Bistro.
The Kentucky Humane Society is giving the community a chance to win a full collection of Blanton’s Bourbon.
Dawne Gee welcomes Norton Healthcare to highlight National Minority Health Month.
Dawne Gee welcomes the Purrfect Day Cafe to the WAVE Country studio to preview Kitten Shower Weekend - in partnership with KY Humane Society.
Dawne Gee welcomes The Flavor Queen to the WAVE Country studio to demonstrate her Easy Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake.
As we head down the homestretch of Derby season, the Kentucky Derby Festival still has plenty of events for you and your family to get out to.
A small church in Lockport is having to host its Easter service at an alternate location after its building was severely damaged by historic flooding from the Kentucky River.
The Kentucky Derby Festival’s Block Party is back for a fourth year, going on all day Saturday.
Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Oaks and Derby all week, starting with Opening Night at Churchill Downs on April 26.
Dawne Gee welcomes Westport Village, KY Humane Society, and Three Dog Bakery to the WAVE Country studio to preview the 2025 Puppy Palooza.
Dawne Gee welcomes Louisville Metro Office of Housing and Community Development to the WAVE Country Studio to highlight the Small Developer Loan Pool.
Dawne Gee welcomes Wallitsch Gardens to the WAVE Country studio to preview their Spring Kick-off.
Workers on the backside of Churchill Downs say they are working long hours to get everything ready for the 151st Kentucky Derby.
The fourth annual Kentucky Derby Festival Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center.
On Thursday, April 17, Churchill Downs Racetrack and TEN20 Craft Brewery announced their partnership to release a new lager, Churchill Downs Light.
The iconic indie rock band Bright Eyes will be playing in Louisville Thursday, April 24 alongside Cursive.
Shaboozey, Keslea Ballerini, and Riley Green are among the performers slated for this year’s festival in Nashville.
Dawne Gee welcomes St. Vincent de Paul Louisville to the WAVE Country studio to highlight the 2025 Roses & Rosé.
Dawne Gee welcomes The Pete Foundation to the WAVE Country studio to preview The Big Stomp.
Dawne Gee welcomes Louisville MSD to the WAVE Country studio to highlight their response to the recent flooding.
A proposal to build a 25-acre tennis and pickleball center at a Louisville park has garnered support and criticism from the community.
Abbey Road on the River confirmed on Wednesday, April 16 that they have extended their agreement with the city of Jeffersonville and Southern Indiana Tourism.
Famous for being the first music festival in the country to focus on mental health, The Big Stomp released its official lineup on Wednesday, April 16.
Food lovers dressed in their Derby outfits to enjoy a night out at Louisville Slugger Field Tuesday night, all to help raise money and feed hungry neighbors.
Dawne Gee welcomes the Oldham County History Center to the WAVE Country studio to highlight their new exhibit: "The Quince: A Rite of Passage, Culture and Identity."
Dawne Gee welcomes Shaker Village to the WAVE Country studio to highlight their Egg Hunt and Family Farm Days & Brunch with the Babies.
Dawne Gee welcomes The Arrow Fund and Nanz and Kraft Florists to the WAVE Country studio to highlight the 2nd Annual Furry Derby Paw-Tay!
Business owners with properties on River Road got to check out flooding damage to their businesses for the first time on Sunday.
