Kentucky Edition

In another special episode of Kentucky Edition, the public health crisis that is substance use is explored. It features discussion from a panel of experts from the Disrupting Edition forum and more. Overdose deaths, fentanyl, narcan, untreated access, harm reduction efforts, and recovery facilities are among the topics featured.

In this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we focus on Kentucky's continually expanding economic development. This includes content from the Building Up Kentucky forum, a look at the Blue Oval S-K electric battery factory in Hardin County, recent growth in Covington, and new trends to expand Kentucky's workforce.

In this special episode of Kentucky Edition, the Monday's on Main segment is highlighted. Taking a deep dive into downtown revitalization efforts across the Commonwealth. This includes Mt. Sterling, Beattyville, Russellville, Glasgow, Danville, Shelbyville, and Scottsville.

Gov. Beshear announces new task force to combat antisemitism, the state's new partnership with KCTCS to increase health care access for students, FLOTUS is coming to Kentucky, and the Cats have no problem handling the Cards in the Battle of the Bluegrass.

Another longtime lawmaker is hanging it up, part three of our series on sports betting, a new bourbon project's coming to Lexington, a cancer experts discusses Lt. Coleman's recent surgery, and capturing the stories of those who survived a catastrophic weather event.

A flurry of activity from Frankfort and the 2024 General Assembly hasn't even begun, how sports betting will help problem gamblers, a strike in NKY appears to be over, and drones take to the sky for a Christmas light show.

Reaction to Gov. Beshear's budget address, how new leadership could impact Kentucky's ibogaine research, a state lawmaker looks to elevate her title, Rupp Arena's flooring woes, and scams to be on the lookout for this holiday season.

A State Senator is recovering from a serious injury, a lawsuit surrounding abortion in Kentucky has been dropped, a KY Congressman endorses Trump while another finds himself in the middle of the debate, and a city records its first flu-related death of the season as cases keep rising.

Lawmakers consider legislation that would remove guns from those deemed a danger.

The state's highest court upholds a redistricting case, a mass shooting survivor discusses her efforts to push for gun reform, lawmakers discuss how to handle the state's record rainy day fund, a former KY governor will lie in state, and mother nature adds to he holiday lights this week.

Sen. Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer says he won't seek re-election, new details about pregnant woman suing the state over its abortion laws, a retrial for Brett Hankison, and all aboard a train bound for nostalgia station.

Highlights of the second inauguration of Gov. Andy Beshear.

Remembering former Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll, a historian discusses some of the significance of Inauguration Day, a former state lawmakers wants his old job back, could passenger rail service be coming to Kentucky, and why decking the halls makes your spirits bright.

A pregnant Kentucky woman is suing the commonwealth over two of its abortion bans, another veteran state lawmaker says the upcoming session will be his last, a new study about the size of Kentucky's LGBT population, and a reindeer farm offering an agritourism experience.

Kentucky’s justice and public safety cabinet secretary Kerry Harvey is resigning, Governor Beshear reacts to the state auditor’s conclusions about the Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, Jacqueline Coleman shares her view about expanding school choice options, Kentucky’s teacher shortage is getting worse, and Russell Webber will resign from his House seat to become deputy treasurer.

The state auditor releases a report related to two disaster funds, a state house seat draws two Democratic challengers, Lexington is easing its rules on alcohol sales, and the president of the United Auto Workers visited workers at TMMK in Georgetown.

Lawmakers react to a report critical of the legislative process, another longtime lawmaker is leaving Frankfort, an Ibogaine skeptic talks about his cause for concern, and how a Kentucky group is working to save certain mollusks from extinction.

Why you may want to reconsider putting off your flu shot, testimonials about the power of Ibogaine were shared at a Kentucky summit, an appeals court rules the state legislature acted unconstitutionally, what kind of weather can we expect this winter, and the history of GE in Louisville.

Some in Kentucky are looking to Ibogaine to help battle the opioid crisis, Louisville-based Humana considers a merger, one of country music's biggest stars will perform at Gov. Beshear's inauguration, and Sen. Paul uses the Heimlich maneuver on another senator.

A new report says the state legislature lacks transparency, another lawmaker announces he won't seek re-election, Congressman Hal Rogers will have a challenger in the GOP primary, could workers at Toyota in Kentucky be the next to unionize, and an increase in RSV cases in Kentucky.

A Kentucky congressman is taking his fight over a mask mandate to the nation's highest court, Congressman Comer wants Hunter Biden to testify behind closed doors, a new way to track gun violence in Louisville, and life expectancy numbers have rebounded some after COVID-19.

An interview with re-elected Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, KY's GOP party chair steps down, a former lawmaker is running for office again, could Congressman Massie have an independent challenger, and a new poll looks at Sen. McConnell's popularity.

Another lawmaker says they won't seek re-election, cause of train derailment released, a re-elected Republican says his party is making a mistake, could state employees get another pay raise, a new effort to save lives during the harsh winter weather, and why families are relocating to Kentucky.

Did recent rain help KY's wildfire situation, AAA discusses holiday travel, a police report details the motive behind a mass shooting in Louisville, and another member of the General Assembly announces his retirement.

The 2023 Kentucky School Report Card and a recent report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress both showed more than half of Kentucky students are not proficient readers.