Shannon Cogan

Louisville

Anchor at WAVE-TV (Louisville, KY)

Find me behind the news desk on WAVE 3 News. Love hanging w my twin boys, husband, dog, a good 📖 and anything outside.

Articles

Oaks trainer Will Walden shares recovery story and how horses saved his life

1 week ago | wave3.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Will Walden started training horses in 2022, following in the footsteps of his Father, Elliott Walden. Elliott was a successful trainer and now runs WinStar Farm, one of North America’s leading Thoroughbred racing, stallion, and breeding operations. Will has a filly in this year’s Oaks named Bless the Broken. But his future was heading down a very different and scary path. This Friday, May 2, Will will saddle Bless the Broken in the biggest race of his training career.
Churchill Downs CEO talks exclusively about projects pause and shows off new areas

2 weeks ago | wbko.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - While we all know Churchill Downs as the historic racetrack that hosts the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Incorporated, headquartered in Louisville, owns much more than that. CDI oversees 29 casinos and historical racing machine properties in 14 states.
Churchill Downs CEO talks exclusively about projects pause and shows off new areas

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - While we all know Churchill Downs as the historic racetrack that hosts the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Incorporated, headquartered in Louisville, owns much more than that. CDI oversees 29 casinos and historical racing machine properties in 14 states.
2024 Kentucky Oaks and Derby winning jockey teaching his kids pony racing

2 weeks ago | wave3.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -Many jockeys get into the business because they grew up in it. Some aspiring jockeys are getting a very early start. That’s the case with the children of Brian Hernandez, Jr., who rode Thorpedo Anna to victory in the 2024 Kentucky Oaks. Hernandez became the eighth jockey to follow that up with the 2024 Kentucky Derby win on Mystic Dan. ”To win the Kentucky Derby, it just elevates things to a different level,” Hernandez said. Now, he’s also the one giving a leg up to riders.
Kentucky native earns national recognition for masterfully crafted Derby attire

3 weeks ago | wave3.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Diana Heron was born and raised in Kentucky and started making hats after she was invited to her first Kentucky Derby. “In 2011 my son’s grandmother invited me to the Kentucky Derby. And I was freaking out, like, what am I going to wear?” Heron said. “So, I went to Dee’s Fabric store and I just started gathering everything that looked good together and crafted my own fascinator.”The final product turned out so well people at Churchill Downs stopped her.
Vote on which dress Shannon Cogan should wear to the 151st Kentucky Derby

4 weeks ago | derbycityweekend.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -It’s that time of year. Time to pick what WAVE Sunrise Anchor Shannon Cogan will wear in this year’s Kentucky Lottery Derby Dress Contest. We’re teaming up with Louisville boutique Rodeo Drive and local milliner Emily Saylor for the contest. Raquel Koff opened Rodeo Drive in 1993. “It’s been 31 years, almost 32 years,” Koff said with a smile. “And I’m only 35.” Koff has always loved fashion. Her daughter, Michelle Tasman, has been working alongside her for about 15 years now.
Indiana man worked on Wicked music

Nov 22, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Shannon Cogan

Share GEORGETOWN, Ind. (WAVE) -After much hype and anticipation, Wicked is now in theaters. An Indiana man got to play a part in the music. Brad Ritchie worked on music preparation from his studio in Georgetown, Indiana. The Floyd Central theater kid shared this secret. ”I’ve never seen the musical,” Ritchie said. “And of course, I haven’t seen the movie.” Ritchie studied music at UofL, and scoring for motion picture and television at the University of Southern California.
Some JCPS students found waiting for bus on first day of school

Aug 8, 2024 | wave3.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - With all the changes Jefferson County Public Schools made to transportation this year, some parents were hopeful things would improve. WAVE News caught up with some kids and a parent waiting on a bus to get to Olmsted South. On this first day of school, it was late. "It was supposed to come at 7:55, so 15 minutes or so. It's kind of like that on the first day, but school does start at 8:40," said Shenequa Pearson, the mother of an Olmsted South student.
Louisville native, Manual grad Yared Nuguse wins bronze in men's 1500M

Aug 6, 2024 | wave3.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Ten years ago, Yared Nuguse never even considered running. "He ran a fast mile in PE and the teacher, Mick Motley, said, 'Hey, you might want to check out this kid,'" said Manual track coach Tim Holman via Facetime from Paris, where he's there to cheer on Nuguse. At the time, the freshman was on the bowling team at Manual and focusing on becoming an orthodontist. Holman pulled him out of class. "I had to convince him and his parents," he said.
How Churchill Downs has changed in 150 year of Derby

Apr 29, 2024 | wave3.com | Shannon Cogan

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - This year's Derby will unveil the new, much larger paddock area. Churchill Downs has been working on this $200 million project the CEO calls the most significant undertaking at the track he's seen in his nearly 20 years with the company. When Meriwether Lewis Clark built what was then called the Louisville Jockey Club, things looked very different.