LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Frazier Museum in Louisville is known for celebrating all things Kentucky. Sunday was the Commonwealth’s 233 birthday and the Frazier has a gift that will keep on giving throughout the summer.

The museum launched a new podcast, “Kentucky Wide!”

In a news release, the Frazier said throughout history Kentuckians have changed the world and it wanted to share the stories. The new podcast is hosted by the Frazier Museum’s Mick Sullivan and Sarah Jemerson. Other staff members will also contribute to the show, which will have new episodes every two weeks.

The first episode is out now. It tells the stories of four Black photographers from Kentucky: the Smith brothers, wins from Nicholasville, Moneta Sleet from Owensboro, and Bud Dorsey of West Louisville.

The Frazier said upcoming episodes will focus on notable Kentuckians including Martin Van Buren Bates of Letcher County, Gilded Age wedding dress designer Madame Glover and murdered Civil War general “Bull” Nelson of Maysville.

“Kentucky Wide” is available on several different sites including: Apple, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, and iHeart.

The West Virginia Mountaineers (43-14) will take on the Kentucky Wildcats (31-25) Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. EST with the action streaming on ESPN+.

WEST VIRGINIA

1. Skylar King (.303)

2. C Logan Sauve (.287)

3. LF Kyle West (.347)

4. RF Jace Rinehart (.317)

5. DH Sam White (.358)

6. 2B Gavin Kelly (.297)

7. 1B Benjamin Lumsden (.125)

8. SS Brodie Kresser (.288)

9. 3B Armani Guzman (.312)

P Robby Porco (3.60 ERA)

KENTUCKY

1. 2B Luke Lawrence (.304)

2. LF Cole Hage (.320)

3. SS Tyler Bell (.303)

4. 1B Carson Hansen (.266)

5. 3B Patick Herrera (.287)

6. RF Ryan Schwartz (.327)

7. DH Hudson Brown (.255)

8. C Devin Burkes (.216)

9. P Scott Rouse (5.57 ERA)

WVU GAME NOTES

– The Mountaineers are the No. 2 seed in the regional and are joined by host and No. 11 overall seed Clemson, No. 3 Kentucky, and No. 4 USC Upstate. It is the only regional this season to feature multiple teams that made Super Regionals in 2024 (Clemson, WVU, Kentucky).

– Logan Sauve and Griffin Kirn were named All-Big 12 First Team while Kyle West and Jack Kartsonas earned spots on the second team. Gavin Kelly was named to the All-Freshman Team while four others – Jace Rinehart, Sam White, Chase Meyer, and Reese Bassinger – were honorable mention.

– The Mountaineers won their first 13 games of the season, the fourth-best start in program history.

– Steve Sabins is in his first season at the helm in Morgantown. He has spent the previous nine seasons on staff with the Mountaineers, including the past three as Associate Head Coach.

– In the Big 12 Preseason Poll, the Mountaineers were picked fourth, the highest predicted finish since joining the league.

– West Virginia has finished with a .500-or-better record in 11 of 12 seasons in the Big 12.

– The Mountaineers’ 56-game schedule features 14 meetings with teams that reached the 2024 NCAA

Tournament.

– 2025 will be the 11th season the Mountaineers play at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark. The field was named after Rick and Jay Wagener on Aug. 30, 2021, following a major gift donation to the program. Rick Wagener was a standout pitcher at WVU from 1968-71. The ballpark was renamed after alum and principal owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ken Kendrick and his family, in 2024.

– WVU is set to play 25 home games this spring. The squad has had a winning record at the facility for eight straight years and is coming off a season in which it went 17-6 in games played in Morgantown.

– The Mountaineers are coming off a historic season in 2024, advancing to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time in program history. WVU swept through the Tucson regional as the three seed before falling in two tight games at North Carolina.

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Staff report

The Kentucky Historical Society and others will celebrate Kentucky’s 233rd birthday on Kentucky History Day, sponsored by WesBanco, June 7 in Frankfort.

The events are free and open to the public. The day starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m., and it’s a day packed with vibrant festivities that showcase the best of what makes Kentucky extraordinary.

Dive into the rich tapestry of Kentucky’s culture through a variety of activities that highlight the state’s tourism, arts, heritage, and history.

Experience the heart and soul of Kentucky with captivating living history demonstrations, engaging performances, and interactive exhibits that will transport attendees through time. This is more than just a celebration — it’s a sensory exploration of the state’s unique identity.

Mark your calendar and prepare for a fun-filled schedule of events featuring the Department of Parks, Kentucky Heritage Council, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Kentucky Arts Council, Kentucky Humanities Council, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s KY Proud Program, Kentucky Artisan Center, and so much more.

Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of Kentucky’s legacy and future. Interested in volunteering for this event? Click here.

Preliminary Schedule of Events:

Old State Capitol Lawn
• 10 am-5 pm – Demonstrations, Kids’ Activities, Interpreters, and Booths

Celebrating Kentucky’s History, Tourism, Arts, and Heritage
• 10-11 am – Native American Performance 
• 11:00 am-noon – Dulcimer Performance (Louisville Dulcimer Society) 
• 12:30-2 pm – West African Drums (Aseye)
• 2-2:30 pm – Fife and Drum Performance (SAR)
• 2:45-3:45 pm – 19th Century Brass Band (Saxton’s Cornet Band)
• 4-5 pm – Latin Bluegrass Band (YAPA) 

Old State Capitol
• 10 am-5 pm – Self-guided Tours
• 11:30 am-12:30 pm – Henry Clay Drama
• 12:30-1:30 pm – Bluegrass Instrument Petting Zoo
• 2-3 pm – Historic Folk Dance Lesson 

KY History Center & Cralle-Day Garden Museum
• 10 am-5 pm – Self-guided Tours
• 11 am-2 pm – Color the Collection
• 2-4 pm – Write with a Quill

Brown-Forman Room
• 9-11 am – Kentucky History Awards Breakfast
• 2:30-3:30 pm – Kentucky History Trivia

Cralle-Day Garden
• 11 am-5 pm – Tintype Photos with River City Tinyype (registration opens May 7)
• 11:30 am-2 pm – 17th Century Scottish Ballads
• 11:30 am-2 pm – Kentucky State Parks Burgoo & BBQ

Kentucky Military History Museum

• 11:30 am-12:30 pm – Rifle and Cannon Firing Demonstration
 
Historic Downtown Frankfort
• 10 am-5 pm – Frankfort Heritage Organizations, photo opportunities, military vehicles, food vendors, and more on Broadway Street.

Title Sponsor is WesBanco and other sponsors include Solid Light, Inc., Expree Credit Union, Republic Bank & Trust Co., Russell Capital Management Clean Gas, Inc., The State Journal, and Whitehead-Hancock Plumbing, Heating & Cooling