Kentucky Edition

Marking two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, SCOTUS says it will hear arguments about healthcare for transgender minors, lawmakers hear about Kentucky's lack of housing, and we go back to the batter capital of the world.

Department commissioner tells lawmakers it will be hard to comply with foster care law, two receive Kentucky Medal for Valor for heroic actions during eastern Kentucky flooding and, program using recycled jewelry to create art and opportunities.

The state giving more than $12 million to groups on the front lines of fighting addiction, a look at Fort Campbell and its role in the cultural and economic vitality of the region and, Juneteenth event celebrates Fayette County's hamlets.

The state’s top elections official quells lawmakers' concerns about non-citizens voting. The University of Kentucky is out of the Men’s College World Series. A tour lets people learn about the history of Louisville one step at a time.

A baby surrendered at a newly installed baby box at Montgomery County fire station, lawmakers hear how Lexington and Louisville police departments are drawing new recruits, and the National Weather Service on Kentucky’s first heatwave of the year.

A federal judge blocks a new Title IX rule from taking effect in Kentucky, a legislative task force seeks community members, the Godfather of Grass dies, heat grips the Commonwealth, and a visit to Guthrie, KY.

Both sides of the gun control debate react to the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting a federal ban on bump stocks. A lawmaker says he will push to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Kentucky. SoulFeast, a celebration of black-owned businesses, kicks off in Lexington.

Next steps for Louisville Metro Police Department after police chief’s suspension, educators from around Kentucky gather to talk about strategies to keep students in school, and mobile market bringing food to areas with few grocery stores doubles sales in six months.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell on Israel hostage rescue Hamas says killed 274 Palestinians, fans give UK Baseball team a sendoff as they leave for College World Series, and exhibit shows how color can shape mood, spirit and well-being.  

Members of Kentucky's federal delegation react to the conviction of President Joe Biden's son, a discussion about election integrity with UK law professor Josh Douglass, supporters and critics of a constitutional amendment make their case, and why tornado chasing is part of the curriculum for some WKU students.

Kentucky 38 out of 50 in new report ranking the well-being of children across the U.S., Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams receives John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award and, Kentucky Wildcats are headed to the College Baseball World Series.

Kentucky Supreme Court disqualifies State Rep. Nima Kulkarni as candidate for re-election, Catholic Action Center opens mobile hygiene station for homeless in Lexington and, event honors Fayette County WWII veterans who took part in D-Day 80 years ago.

New numbers show drug overdose deaths down almost 10% in Kentucky, Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to state representative’s candidacy and apprenticeship program looking to fill the need for more iron workers in the state. 

Lawmakers told more youth offenders expected to enter state’s juvenile detention centers, portrait of former Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan unveiled at state Capitol and, a miniature view of history at the Great American Dollhouse Museum.

Officers killed in line of duty honored at Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony, Louisville's new initiative to make the city's parks safer, and state lawmakers and educators announce next steps to improve student literacy rates.

State investing $220 million to build rental units in counties impacted by 2021 tornadoes, deal between JCPS and TARC will restore some magnet school routes, and non-profit offers resources to give people a tailor-made Mammoth Cave adventure. 

Kentucky's congressional delegation reacts to Trump guilty verdict, Lexington Herald Leader executive editor on decision to scale back on printing days, and teachers learn how to move lessons from the classroom to the outdoors.

Report: Kentucky sees fewer medical residency applicants after passing abortion law, Kentucky sets new tourism record, and Bowling Green prepares for a sweet celebration in honor of native son, Duncan Hines. 

Scottie Scheffler, the world's number one golfer, no longer faces charges in Louisville, Governor Beshear on the damage left behind after deadly storms hit the state, and Kentucky artist uses mechanical engineering skills to make art.

Severe weather sweeps across the state on Memorial Day weekend, Kentucky's Attorney General says Gov. Beshear was wrong to veto part of a tax bill, looking ahead to what could be an unprecedented hurricane season, and hundreds turn out for an annual festival that dates back to the 1930s. 

KET highlights cities across the state that have undertaken steps to grow stronger economies and communities. 

A new coalition forms to oppose a school choice amendment, a wreath laying ceremony ahead of Memorial Day, tips for staying safe in the sun, and learning a valuable skill that could save a life.

LMPD says the officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler has been reprimanded, Gov. Beshear signs two executive orders, Kentucky is getting more money to help with storm disaster cleanup, and looking ahead to what could be a record-breaking weekend for travel.

At least three incumbents are defeated and several political newcomers are a step closer to becoming state lawmakers, big improvements coming to the Kentucky Horse Park, and a look a the longest-running, free, non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States.

Voters head to the polls for Kentucky's 2024 Primary election, Sen. McConnell discusses the sudden death of the president of Iran, a Kentucky mother creates an app to help women have healthy pregnancies, and how a community is meeting a need with a new paramedic program.