Geraldine Torrellas

Lexington

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)

Multimedia Journalist for @SpectrumNews1KY based in Lexington | @Cronkite_ASU 🔱 and @UTRGV alum | former golfer @UTRGVwgolf 🏌️‍♀️ | 🇵🇷

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Articles

Tennis, pickleball center plan at Joe Creason Park receives community pushback

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A $65 million proposal for a new tennis and pickleball center at Joe Creason Park has people divided. A couple of public meetings are being held to address concerns about the center.
Tennis and pickleball center proposal sparks concerns

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of people showed up at the first public meeting about the proposal to build a $65 million tennis and pickleball complex at Joe Creason Park. It’s a project that has community members divided.
Celebrating the impact of African Americans on horse racing

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The history of African Americans’ impact on horse racing is celebrated at the Kentucky Derby Museum and at a cemetery in Lexington, where almost 200 Black people who were involved in the industry are buried.
Local students contribute to 'The Black Boy Narratives' play

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A local author is working on a new play, and she has recruited middle and high school students for the project. The play will give insight into the lives of Black boys in Louisville.
Local businesses look forward to Kroger's Fest-a-Ville

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual Fest-a-Ville is in full swing, with local businesses selling food and drinks at the Chow Wagon. This is one of several events put on by the KDF leading up to the derby.
Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition faces federal funding uncertainty

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — President Donald Trump's administration has attempted to cut funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, a COIVD-era public health policy. That was temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Billions of dollars from the ARPA go toward organizations across the country, such as the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition.
Family & Children’s Place hosted its annual Rally to End Child Abuse

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Mario Anderson |Geraldine Torrellas

KENTUCKY — This month, communities across the country are coming together to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness on the effects of child abuse and the importance of prevention. Family & Children’s Place hosted its annual Rally to End Child Abuse. The organization has been in Louisville for more than 140 years and provides several services for children. Speakers highlighted progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done.
Why it's important to define 'treatment' and 'recovery'

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Treating substance use disorder can be a challenge, and it can be difficult for people seeking treatment to find the right place. Some end up at facilities that may not provide proper treatment.
Hundreds gather at Waterfront Park for cleanup event

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cleanup efforts are underway in Louisville following the flooding event that destroyed many homes and businesses and canceled Thunder Over Louisville.
Frankfort residents rally behind those affected by flooding

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Geraldine Torrellas

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Frankfort residents are dealing with the aftermath of the severe flooding the city experienced this month.