Norman Seawright III

Feb 28, 2024 | wlky.com | Norman Seawright III

In its 35th year, Thunder Over Louisville marks the beginning of the Kentucky Derby Festival, and the 2024 theme is "Celebrating Derby 150." The challenge is to make a landmark event memorable every year, which doesn't always mean "bigger and better."As Thunder's producer, Wayne Hettinger faces that tall task annually. "The answer for me is to make myself surrounded with people that I have with me," Hettinger says.

Feb 27, 2024 | wlky.com | Norman Seawright III

Using the $90 million Derby City Gaming as both backdrop and example, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg spoke about plans to draw residents, visitors and businesses downtown. "What happens downtown helps improve the lives of people from all across our city and all across our state," he said.

Feb 26, 2024 | wlky.com | Norman Seawright III

Louisville Metro Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins needed to get a new driver's license after her old one was stolen, so she had her legislative assistant schedule an appointment at the Nia Center Driver's License Branch in the Parkland neighborhood. "I walked in—and my appointment was at 9:45 [a.m.]—to witness at least 50-60 people in line," Hawkins said. "I said, 'This cannot be life.'"For customers waiting at the branch on Monday, this is indeed what life is like.

Feb 23, 2024 | wlky.com | Norman Seawright III

TO MAKE THIS THE BEST ONE YET. VALHALLA IS TRYING TO SHOW OFF KENTUCKY’S PERSONALITY TO THE WORLD WITH THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP. WE’RE JUST TWO WEEKS INTO THE DEVELOPMENT HERE ON THE COURSE. THIS IS ONE OF THE HOSPITALITY SUITES, OR IT WILL BE ONCE THIS IS ALL READY TO GO. IN ABOUT THREE MONTHS. WE GOT BUILDING AS BEHIND ME YOU SEE THE CHAMPIONS CLUB. WE HAVE THE PGA SHOPS ALONGSIDE 18. WE’LL HAVE A VENUE THAT’S OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

Feb 22, 2024 | wlky.com | Norman Seawright III

Greater Louisville, Inc. kicked off its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Series with a look at the growing Cuban population in Louisville. According to the Louisville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, at least 14,000 Cuban immigrants made their way to Greater Louisville over the last two years, totaling 210,000 reported Latin/Hispanic members of the community.