Kentucky Edition

KDE releases the 2023 school report card, we hear from voters in what could be a key county in the governor's race, a Kentucky law could go before the U.S. Supreme Court, and a collapse and old coal plant kills one and traps another.

Candidates crisscross the state in the final week of the campaign, a new report breaks down how the campaigns are being funded, how one group is working to mobilize voters, why Kentucky's two U.S. senators are at odds, and we take you to an annual witch festival.

Gubernatorial candidates launch a bus tour in the final days of the campaign, survivors of a mass shooting in Louisville are planning to sue a gun maker, the federal trial begins for a former officer involved in the Breonna Taylor shooting, and rain can't stop one Halloween tradition.

BlueOval and Ford say they'll delay the opening of their second plant in KY, a KY Appeals Court says personal cell phones can be subject to open records requests, the state supreme court strikes down a new law, and two educators receive the "oscars of teaching."

The UAW reaches a tentative deal with Ford, a Lexington paper endorses a Democrat and a Republican, new housing developments are announced in Eastern Kentucky, National Guard soldiers return from a recent mission, and an invasive species now calls Kentucky home.

The gubernatorial candidates meet for their final debate, the U.S. finally has a Speaker of the House, Kentucky journalism loses a legend and pioneer, how a shortage of doctors and nurses is impacting small regions of the state, and how students are gaining a better understanding of where their food comes from.

A recap of KET's conversation with the gubernatorial candidates, how to become an active bystander, how a crime tracing lab is making a difference in Appalachia, bidding is underway for a historic KY property, and a program that's making a difference for patients with breast cancer.

Candidates for governor meet for a third debate, a symposium focused on gun violence, the state's highest court hears a case about ballistics analysis, how one county is keeping recidivism down, a UAW strike expansion, and a check of how sports wagering in Kentucky is going.

Cameron receives some support on the campaign trail, Sen. Paul discusses aid for Israel and Ukraine, two new polls looking at the governor's race, how the state is progressing to close abandoned wells, and celebrating a Louisville landmark.

What KY UAW members are thinking after more than a week on the picket line, the candidates for governor address the strike, one school districts removes more than 100 books and another calls off school following protests, and major renovations coming to Keeneland.

Who Kentucky's Republican congressmen are backing for speaker, how the pandemic is impacting truancy, how soon-to-be dentists are helping out KY students, a big jobs announcement for Louisville's West End, and how educators are making sure they're prepared to use a life-saving device.

Kentucky's gubernatorial candidates square off in another debate, Ford is calling on autoworkers to end a month-long strike, the FTC is investigating a company that's installing high-tech weapon detection systems in KY, and a Congressman from Kentucky is floated to be the next Speaker of the House.

Some of Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to news about the future of the U.S. House Speaker position, some state lawmakers ask SCOTUS to preserve access to an abortion drug, and how flood insurance is making recovery harder in Eastern Kentucky.

Cameron blasts Beshear following the release of a new report, how DJJ staff are handling new procedures, workers at Ford's most profitable plant remain on strike, how the state is changing city streets to make them safer, and get ready for a partial eclipse.

The UAW strike expands to Louisville, the candidates for governor meet for a debate, new details about the state's youth detention centers, a non-profit teaching food-related skills to students, and news of another eclipse.

Daniel Cameron answers questions about race as it relates to his bid for governor, the KBE releases its list of legislative priorities, good news for a group of Kentuckians stuck in Israel, marking the end of an era at the Blue Grass Army Depot, and a Spanish teacher turned artist discusses her recent award.

Flags are at half staff in honor of those killed in Israel, members from at least two Kentucky churches find themselves trapped in Israel as the war breaks out, the first ever Kentucky Opioid Symposium kicks off in Lexington, and how the state is working to increase pedestrian safety.

Local reaction to yet another war in the Middle East, some Kentuckians are thankful to get out of Israel after the conflict started, the deadline to register to vote draws near, two new programs hope to address Kentucky's health care worker shortage, and a Kentucky folk artist hopes to inspire others.

A new poll shows Gov. Beshear with a commanding lead, a woman in a Beshear campaign ad hits the campaign trail, how the end of a federal program could affect child care centers in Kentucky, and the legacy of an influential change-maker in Louisville.

Results of a new poll in Kentucky's governor's race, abortion is now being discussed in down-ballot races, sports betting is off to a big start in Kentucky, UK is launching a new research center, a program that's teach teenagers relationship guidance and safety, and a big honor for a Lexington author.

Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to McCarthy being ousted, Cameron again clarifies his position on abortion, Boeing gives to he KY GOP building fund, flu activity is ramping up, and a project to support women composers and visual artists.

Governor Andy Beshear announces his new infrastructure proposal, nearly 14-million dollars are being awarded to help address the opioid epidemic, jailers meet in Western Kentucky to discuss problems they face running the state’s jails, the U.S. House has ousted Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, and the start of fall also means the start of flu season.

Dozens of organizations receive money to help fight the opioid epidemic, a program designed to help domestic abuse survivors has seen its enrollment double, why Lexington is expanding an expungement clinic, and how KY's federal delegation voted on the government shutdown bill.

A ruling and a new lawsuit complicate a new and controversial KY law, Daniel Cameron discusses his stance on the state's abortion ban, Ryan Quarles has a new job, Sen. McConnell reacts to the death of Sen. Feinstein, and WKU is working with NASA on an app to help us learn about the sun.

Online betting begins in Kentucky, will UAW expand its strike to Kentucky, nail technicians ask state lawmakers for some changes, Kentucky Congressman James Comer kicks off an impeachment inquiry, and why swim programs have concerns over new state lifeguard regulations.