Kentucky Edition

A medical helicopter crashes in Northern Kentucky killing three people, why strong hurricanes are becoming the new normal, a complaint against a state lawmaker is dismissed, EKU's partnership with an airline, and a UK doctor receives the so-called "Genius Grant."

Utility workers deployed out-of-state are helping communities hit hardest by Helene, Kentuckians mark one year since Hamas attacked Israel, lawmakers view data showing how JCPS graduates fare after high school, Kentucky's Secretary of State launches a campaign to increase early voting, and go inside a testing lab that was the first in the state to get a medical cannabis business license.

Lieutenant Jacqueline Coleman joins educators in Northern Kentucky to speak against Amendment Two, an Eastern Kentucky county devastated by flooding in 2022 steps in to help states dealing with the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and lawmakers celebrate massive funding awards for projects and organization in Northern Kentucky.

Three years after being devastated by a tornado, the city of Mayfield breaks ground on a new city hall and police department, Kentucky's education commissioner discusses results from the Kentucky 2023-2024 School Report Card, and how an art installation is using sound to help people see the world differently.

Kentucky Utilities responds to a rumored claim that the power company sent workers out of state to storm-raged areas and weren't left with the sufficient manpower to deal with the electric outages in Kentucky, the honor Time magazine is giving to one Kentucky politician and, the excitement of the Summer Olympics in Paris, France is on display in Paris, Kentucky.

Kentucky's Air National Guard is deployed to North Carolina to help in the wake of Hurricane Helene, new details in the case of a Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a local judge, why masks could soon be banned again in Louisville, and a group continues to help school districts in Eastern Kentucky impacted by the 2022 flooding.

Cleanup continues in Kentucky after remnants of Hurricane Helene hit the state, bringing powerful winds and soaking rains, the Letcher County sheriff accused of shooting and killing a judge announces he’s retiring,  and Mondays on Main heads to Corbin, the tri-county city that brought us Kentucky Fried Chicken.

A powerful hurricane makes landfall in Florida and causes damage across Kentucky, the superintendent of the state's largest school district announces his resignation, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle praise a new multi-million dollar center in Louisivlle, Kentucky sues Express Scripts, liquor distributors ask Kentucky lawmakers to regulate Delta-infused drinks similar to the way alcohol is reg...

Bracing for the remnants of Hurriane Helene, a new program to help keep hearing-impaired Kentuckians safe during severe weather, a look at Kentucky's glaring workforce shortage in the healthcare industry, the first license is issued for the state's medical cannabis program, and federal legislation to help ensure the bourbon industry continues to thrive.

Groups for and against a constitutional amendment lay out their arguments for voters, Gov. Beshear's ultimatum for a Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge, new calls for a state lawmaker to resign, an injured state senator is improving, a new mental health professional arrives in the Bluegrass, and bringing Louisville's rich heritage of gospel music to the forefront.

State Rep. Grossberg steps down from Kentucky's Anti-Semitism Task Force, Kentucky's firefighters tell lawmakers their state retirement and healthcare plans aren't working for them, a state lawmaker's response to a satircal social media post, and a Kentucky university hosts a space conference.

Lexington sees a spike in overdoses, see who will be Kentucky's newest chief justice, Kentucky's only historically black college us under new leadership, Congressman Comer's criticism of the Democratic candidate for V.P., a ceremony honoring POW/MIA, and record-breaking crowds for the world's largest bourbon and music festival in Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear joins a growing chorus on calling for a state lawmaker to resign, new details about a Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge, conclusive evidence confirms the identity of a body found in Laurel County, why some say too many Kentucky parents are serving time behind bars, another police training academy in the state, and how a group of seniors are aging gracefully through dance.

A 12-day manhunt for the suspect accused of shooting at vehicles along I75 in Laurel County appears to be over after Kentucky State Police announce a body was found near the scene,  Kentucky native and sexual abuse survivor Hadley Duvall is featured in a new campaign ad from Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and, there's a new and reimagined "Kentucky Show" at the Frazier History Museu...

Gov. Beshear signs an executive order banning conversion therapy, the Family Foundation calls the move unlawful, Sen. McConnell says a partial government shutdown would hurt fellow Republicans, celebrating Farmer Appreciation Day, the Isaiah House celebrates its largest graduation in history, new mammography requirements by the FDA, and a program that's putting barbers in public schools.

A sheriff's deputy is shot and killed in Russell County, police are scaling back their manhunt for the I-75 shooting suspect, university presidents discuss DEI with lawmakers, critics and supporters of Amendment 2 debate the issue, a voter registration drive on national voter registration day, and 57 recent honorees prove age is just a number.

State Sen. Johnnie Turner is critically injured in a mowing accident, Kentucky's two U.S. Senators react to news of an apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump, LMPD has its sixth police chief in four years, UK breaks enrollment records, a conversation with KCTCS President Ryan Quarles, and the Sundance Film Festival takes Kentucky off its list of potential host cities.

Groups both for and against Amendment 2 are working overtime in Kentucky, KCTCS President Ryan Quarles discusses DEI, a childcare organization in Northern Kentucky serving kindergartners through college students, a discussion with the president of LINK NKY, and a look at the history of Northern Kentucky.

A national group launches a campaign ad in Kentucky in support of a constitutional amendment, Gov. Beshear provides an update on the victims injured in a mass shooting as the manhunt continues, a one-on-one interview with NKU's president, how different regions of NKY feel about the state's medical marijuana program, and why Covington is a national model for creating a vibrant public art scene.

Firefighters and other first responders gathered in Louisville to remember the more than 3,000 people killed 23 years ago in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Northern Kentucky University students give their perspective on Tuesday night’s presidential debate between former Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and, how immigrants helped shape Northern Kentucky.

Kentucky's Attorney General is requesting $3.6 million from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission for a new anti-drug campaign, the LRC votes to move forward with its investigation into a state lawmaker, a new Kentucky Teacher of the Year is named, a look at the past and present of the Northern Kentucky region, and an effort to protect Kentucky citizens from fallen victim to scams.

Police give an update on the search for man wanted after shooting five people along I-75 in Laurel County, A.G. Coleman wants to spend millions on a new statewide opioid prevention program, how CVG is helping NKY take flight, why visitors flock to Newport on the Levee, and a German staple that's been passed down through generations is still going strong in Covington.

The Republican Party of Kentucky breaks ground on a new headquarters, Congressman Barr files paperwork to get former President Donald Trump on the November ballot in Kentucky, more calls for a state lawmaker to resign, Gov. Beshear says legalized betting exceeded expectations in the first year of it becoming legal in Kentucky, and a push to roll up your sleeves as Kentucky faces a blood shortage.

Kentucky's A.G. greenlights crackdown of so-called "risk-free" games, Gov. Beshear says applications for KY's medical marijuana program exceeded expectations, two post-secondary institutions team up to help students overcome a financial barrier to getting a four-year degree, big news for a hospital in Louisville's West End, and how farmers are handling dry conditions ahead of the fall harvest.

A judge is pushing the Beshear administration and Auditor Ball's office to work out a disagreement themselves, a Kentucky-based spirits maker ends its DEI policies, enrollment swells for KCTCS, Sen. McConell gives advice ahead of the next presidential debate, teens looking to get their driver's license have new options, and a Kentuckian shines for Team USA in the Paralympics.