Kentucky Edition

Why Kentucky schools are projecting a $40 million shortfall, the state's largest power companies ask customers to scale back on their energy consumption, the Kentucky connection to an American released by the Taliban, an uptick in viral infections, and UK is working with NASA on a mission to space.

How Kentuckians are reacting to President Trump's second inauguration, outgoing President Joe Biden pardons a Kentucky political heavyweight, there's new leadership for Kentucky's House Democrats, and what a report reveals about corporal punishment in Kentucky.

A look at some of the Kentuckians who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how their work is being remembered.

Volunteers from Kentucky are helping battle wildfires in California, a Kentucky native reflects on his activism alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., meet another new member of the Kentucky General Assembly, an a new after-school program that's working to close achievement gaps.

KY's Attorney General releases a new manual aimed at strengthening enforcement of Kentucky's strangulation law, Gov. Beshear says the recent winter storm is to blame for six deaths, new legislation helps attract a major data center to the Derby City, meet one of the newest members of the KY State Senate, and learn about a program that's handing out free gun locks.

Student group sues Kentucky over lack of "adequate and equitable" education, and why some fiscal conservatives says more funding isn't the secret ingredient to solve the state's education issues.

The largest maker of American whiskey is laying off hundreds of people at its Louisville headquarters, what the news means for the future of Kentucky's bourbon industry, the case for higher teacher salaries in the Commonwealth, and a conversation about how we treat Kentuckians with serious mental illnesses.

Why more winter weather can't be ruled out, meet a new state lawmaker who is also a veteran, repairs continue on a bridge connecting Kentucky and Ohio, why the nation's top doctor is warning about alcohol, and how winter weather is impacting blood donations.

Another winter storm takes aim at Kentucky, a recap of the first week of the Kentucky General Assembly, Kentuckians discuss their personal connections to the late Jimmy Carter, Kentucky's Attorney General announces a major opioid settlement, and a youth hockey team in Kentucky is Canada-bound.

A bill to further lower Kentucky's income tax clears the full House with some bipartisan support, recapping and reaction to Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address, protecting yourself from the bitter cold, and a world-class art gallery on the campus of a Kentucky high school.

Lawmakers take the first step toward lowering the state income tax again, meet Sen. Craig Richardson who is serving in his first term as a state lawmaker, a look at the next winter storm taking aim at Kentucky, the DOJ is funding a new research project involving LMPD, and Berea College turns 170.

A major winter storm impacts all parts of Kentucky, the state readies for another round of winter weather, the 2025 General Assembly gavels into session, and we meet one of the newest members of the state legislature.

An impactful winter storm takes aim at Kentucky, a Kentucky Congressman is the lone vote against the U.S. Speaker of the House, why a local police union wants a judge to intervene in Louisville's consent decree, and a program that's helping immigrants become entrepreneurs.

Several new laws are now in effect in Kentucky, Sen. Max Wise discusses the ideological shifts in the state Senate, a profile of Sen.-Elect Scott Madon, remembering Jimmy Carter, understanding A.I. and art, and a Kentucky band makes a trip to England.

Stories of people who are getting the chance at a new and better life.

A look back at some of the top stories covered on Kentucky Edition in 2024.

A look at some of the arts and culture stories featured on Kentucky Edition throughout 2024.

Aging and Healthcare: A KET Special Report explored healthcare in the golden years, barriers Kentucky seniors face that prevent them from getting the care they need, and the solutions that are helping them live better, longer lives.

Throughout the year, Kentucky Edition brought you stories about the people, programs and learning opportunities that are preparing young people for the future.

Over the summer, Kentucky Edition went "On the Road" to Owensboro and neighboring Henderson.

Over the summer, Kentucky Edition hit the road and visited Northern Kentucky.

Back in June, Kentucky Edition went "On the Road" to Hopkinsville. 

Sen. Max Wise looks ahead to the 2025 General Assembly, an LMPD officer makes headlines for citing a woman going into labor, an embattled state lawmaker says he plans to seek reelection, and a look inside a Kentucky school for kids with unique learning challenges.

Gov. Beshear says he agrees with the state's attorney general that taxpayers shouldn't fund reassignment surgeries for inmates, Sen. Paul suggests Elon Musk for House Speaker, what's next for a legislative task force focused on JCPS, and an interview with the state's incoming Senate Majority Floor Leader. 

Sen. Paul threatens to hold uf a government funding bill, a Louisville Democrat says he's ready for Kentucky's 2026 Primary, a state senator discusses a new incentive for state workers, and a historic Kentucky home is decked out for Christmas.