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WHAS Radio - UofL Oral History Center - University of Louisville LOUISVILLE (WAVE) -- He's been a staple on 84WHAS Radio for 14 years coming to you over the airwaves on "the Joe Elliott Show" for three hours every night. If the story matters to you, it matters to me. Linda Messmer bought the air time on WAMB in Brazil, Indiana. I hosted the Rick Pitino Show, did live shots on Good Morning Kentuckiana and the WHAS-TV 11 PM news, and anchored community affairs specials created by Louisville Productions, a separate Bingham media company. WHAS is also the flagship station for University of Louisville football and basketball broadcasts. Her talk show gave her a chance to interview politicians and other newsmakers, and she was not uncomfortable challenging their views. Interview with Wayne Perkey, February 25, 2012 - University of Louisville Since 2019, German has been the 6/11 p. m. anchor at the Louisville CBS affiliate. She anchors Good Morning Kentuckiana (GMK) from 4:30 am-7. She has been working as a morning news anchor for WNYT News Channel 13 since joining in March 2021. //728x90, created 12/16/07 She had hosted the show since October 2003 and worked in television in Ohio, Maryland and Tennessee. Perkey, Wayne in late 1980s-early 90s WHAS Radio promo photo morning Bens extensive coverage of some of the areas most severe weather events has earned him accolades from viewers and colleagues alike, who have praised his detailed, informative forecasts. WHAS RADIO IN KENTUCKY 339 Initially broadcasting from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., WHAS took advantage of available local talent willing to perform without charge. Kentuckiana's Morning News | iHeart pathological flyer. The printing company went to an Atlanta group. Lindsay Allen returned to WDRB as anchor in October of 2020. . Contact WHO Radio Newsroom: (515) 245-8887 Email: News@WHOradio.com. No topics off limits. He often speaks in classrooms, hosts hurricane preparedness seminars, is involved in charity events, and continues to support and give back to the community. After high school, he attended college off and on while working on campus radio stations, Perkey told interviewer Jack Fox, also a former WHAS radio personality. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Kristin Goodwillie is going on an amazing adventure to East Africa. Recounts memories of working at WHAS-Radio in Louisville, Ky. from 1973-2013 (present), the longest tenured employee at WHAS. WHAS-TV was sold to Providence Journal Company from Rhode Island. Published: Oct. 19, 2016 at 3:26 PM PDT. "It kind of blindsided us," Rebecca Booth said. Early afternoons now feature Clay Travis and Buck Sexton, and Terry Meiners is starting his 37th year in afternoon drive, supported by Ian Vertrees and Jody Demling. LOUISVILLE, Ky. Wayne Perkey, for 30 yearsthe "morning man" on WHAS radio in Louisville and a longtime host of the WHAS Crusade for Children, has died at age 84. "Francene never minced words and frankly, she made me a better public servant," Conway said. Joe Fowler along with the Ancient Order of Hibernians blessed . Perkey was the longtime morning host on 840 WHAS. 840 WHAS Listen Live - Louisville, United States | Online Radio Box The company did not detail who was let go on Tuesday or how many were given pink. stm_bm(["menu1726",650,"","_pgtres/blank.gif",0,"","",1,0,250,0,1000,1,0,0,"","",0,0,1,2,"default","hand","_pgtres/"],this); WHAS continues to serve Kentucky (and most of the United States during nighttime hours) as a 24 hour news and information source originating in Louisville. The driver was really my love for snow and winter sports (snowmobiling). Jan 2013 - Present10 years 2 months. 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He started his new role as the stations chief meteorologist in May 2020. They have five children: Rebecca Boothof Louisville; Lady Booth Olsonof Great Falls, Virginia; Cecil Boothof Chicago; Wayne Perkey IIof Louisville; and Joshua Perkeyof Provo, Utah. Perkey had been recently hospitalized with COVID-19 and his condition had become critical,according to two of his five children, Dr. Rebecca Booth and Cecil Booth. Musically, WHAS was attached to classical compositions in its early days. (WDRB photo) As featured on WDRB 0:49+4 WHAS Radio, one. Signs Bill To End 'Corporate Kingdom' Of Walt Disney World Feb 27, 2023 My complete interview with @PapaJohns founder John Schnatter. "His bright personality has never dimmed," Meiners said. Matt Serwe is an American meteorologist who is currently working as the Chief Meteorologist for KETV (ABC 7) in Omaha, Nebraska. Barry Fulmer had served as News Director since 2011 and had been a part of the WDRB team for nearly 30 years. He has one path to public redemption. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A major round of layoffs at iHeart Media in Louisville included some very big names. History [ edit] With WHAS one of. The Morning Team's Scott Fitzgerald was on hand at Goodwood Brewery on Contact Brooke Hasch at bhasch@whas11.com and follow her on Instagram (@Haschbrowns) Twitter (@WHAS11Hasch) and Facebook. Highly intelligent discourse,but fun too and entertaining as hell. He initially was hired to host the WHASmorning radio show and report the weather on television. Shes been a part of WLKY since 2008. By Tony Cruise. A sit down with Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell. Thank you for starting your weekend with us from the Morning Team Rewind! "The thing I want people to know about Wayne is that his effervescent personality set the tone for the whole staff at the radio station. , And she shall be banished to the town of Hannah, Montana, Trump endorses Daniel Cameron for Kentucky attorney general, Dems livid over former GOP spox tweeting back at Stumbos daughter. He earned his bachelors degree from Valparaiso University and received his meteorology certification from Mississippi State University. Find her on Twitter at @d_yetter. Worked at Clear Channel Radio. Hayley Minogue | whas11.com I could do a lot of things, but I couldn't do some of the things the other kids could do. He also served as host ofCrusade for Childrentelevised live on WHASfor more than 20 years, which Perkey described as one of the most moving roles of his long career in broadcast. Outside of work, Matt is very active in the community and also spends time with his family and playing golf. "I couldn't do some of the things that some of the other kids could do. Meiners said Perkey willbe remembered along with WHAS radio evening host Milton Metz, who died in 2017, as among the most influential local broadcasters of the era. #WHAS100years Spotlighting prominent voices from WHAS Radio's century Image. Live. But his run ended abruptly when he learned on Thursday that his show the night before was his last. Attorney General Jack Conway said Cucinello "contributed greatly to the public discourse" in Kentucky. Where are they now: Wayne Perkey - WAVE N-word, who fired whom, @UofL, @NFL divorce #philanthropy Who fired Jurich & Pitino, much more https://t.co/cTbrabOfsZ #Louisville #business #loumedia pic.twitter.com/L1HGzQP0Qe, Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) July 13, 2018. iHeart Media, owner of 600+ radio stations including WHAS, is making merry with centennial celebrations for the few other 100-years-operating stations that still hold their original call letters. ", Rebecca Booth said although Perkey is best known as one of Louisville's most prominent radio personalities, he also was "quite the family man.". He is also actively involved in community service activities and enjoys volunteering his time whenever possible. Breaking news and severe weather at once on AM 1040 WHO. Morning show host for 84 WHAS. Before coming to WKBW-TV, Doug worked for nine years at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he served as the weekend evening anchor. Who left the WHAS weather team? - Liquid Image Alex Murdaugh's brother recounts cleaning up nephew Paul's remains at Perkey said in the interview with Meiners that he worked as a real estate agent after retiring from radio and had enjoyed the work but it slowed down markedly during the COVID-19 pandemic. "He's the voice of a generation," said Meiners, who hosts an afternoon show at WHAS. Kentuckiana's News, Weather & Traffic Statio. The newspapers went to USA Today publisher Gannett. Jim Strader Outdoors NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM) Sports 4.8 24 Ratings FEB 5, 2023 Late Winter Frost Seeding and Wildlife Management Techniques. //-->, Home Page WHAS radio is the home of the Kentucky Wildcats football and basketball broadcasts, the largest signal in UKs roster of stations. John Belski has been a meteorologist with WHAS since 2019 and provides forecasts mostly on the 5 and 6 pm newscasts. "This was a corporate decision. Kentucky Athletic Hall of Famer Paul Rogers was let go from the WHAS Radio sports department after . Tony Cruise leads todays WHAS show lineup. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said in a statement that he sends his condolences to Cucinello's family friends and WHAS co-workers. LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - For three decades, his voice was the one many in WAVE Country awakened to. "I think there's no question the radio business faces the most significant challenge it has ever faced, maybe since the 1950's. WHAS-TV made me a co-host on PM Magazine and later Great Day Live. LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - For three decades, his voice was the one many in WAVE Country awakened to. Working now as a realtor, Perkey is helping people as the make one of the most important decisions in their life. For 30 years, many Louisvillians woke to the voice of Wayne Perkey, host of WHAS Radio's "Morning Team." He also served as host of the WHAS Crusade for Children for 20 years. //-->,