The American Red Cross in Louisville has scheduled a series of blood drives this month to shore up supplies.Spokesperson Christie Wesley says the summer months are typically slow for donations.“During the summer regular donors and even people who would consider donating for the first time blood donation doesn’t seem to be the first thought during the summer. People who regularly schedule donations, they’re busy with family, experiencing the warm weather, going on vacation,” she said.Wesley says all blood types are welcome but there is a special need for RH negative, O negative, B negative types. Some Upcoming Donation Opportunities (for more information, call 589-4450): Friday, July 16, 9am-2pm, Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, 400 E. Gray Streeet Saturday, July 17, 9am-1pm, Owl Creek Community Association, 10607 Hobbs Station Road Sunday, July 18, 1-6pm, Governor's Scholars, Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road Monday, July 19 10am-2pm, Sullivan College of Technology and Design, 3901 Atkinson Square Monday, July 19, 4-8pm, Chapel Hill United Church of Christ, 2307 Embassy Lane Monday, July 19, 408pm, Kenwood Heights Christian Church, 5620 New Cut Road Tuesday, July 20, Noon-5pm, University of Louisville Speed School, 220 Eastern ParkwayBy Andy Freudenburg
Rick Howlett was midday host and the host of LPM's weekly talk show, "In Conversation." He was with LPM from 2001-2023 and held many different titles, including Morning Edition host, Assignment Editor and Interim News Director. He died in August 2023. Read a remembrance of Rick here.