Known for bluegrass, bourbon and horse racing, Kentucky is home to one of the most memorable sporting events of the year, quite literally living up to its reputation as the “most exciting two minutes ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you're heading down to Churchill Downs to enjoy horse racing leading up to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, be sure to pack an extra poncho -- and potentially, be ready for ...

The Kentucky Derby has managed five straight years of dry weather, but when they run the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, that streak is expected to change. For the first time since 2019, the ...

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The 151st Kentucky Derby is two days away, and many are thinking about the weather for the Run for the Roses on May 3 at Churchill Downs. With projected rain showers and storms May 3, some fans may be ...

The 151st Kentucky Derby is just one day out from its running at Churchill Downs, and it looks like Mother Nature will be making an appearance. While projected rain in the forecast will likely dampen ...

UPDATE: There's a severe thunderstorm watch for the Louisville area through 9 p.m. ET Sign up for our Newsletters Its been an unsettled week around Louisville, and Oaks Day is now a Severe Alert Day ...

Kentucky Derby hopefuls Owen Almighty and Built turned in five-furlongs works Thursday morning over a fast track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., making final preparations for the $5 million ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Over the past 151 years, the Kentucky Derby has been run rain or shine. But it’s not always 72 degrees and sunny on Derby day. In fact, with early May being a transition ...

The Derby Fire is 4,557 acres and 42% contained as of Thursday morning. While warm weather has led to the fire area drying out and humidity dipping below 20% on Wednesday, fire activity remained ...

Derby Week kicked off Saturday with the 151st Kentucky Derby and Oaks post-position draws, but many already are thinking about the weather for the Run for the Roses on May 3 at Churchill Downs.