Kentucky Edition

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s office says he’s back home after being discharged from a rehabilitation center, Governor Andy Beshear signs an executive order involving data centers, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is decertifying an organ procurement organization serving Kentucky, and a judge rules on Kentucky's Medicaid work requirements.

Education leaders share findings from a new report showing Kentucky schools are recovering from Covid-19 learning loss, lawmakers discuss whether delivery robots can  operate on Kentucky sidewalks and roadways, Louisville sees a drop in homicide rates, the number of reported Cyclosporiasis cases jumps to more than 600 in Kentucky, and the new tool that's helping forecasters keep Kentuckians safe.

Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul plans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, lawmakers hear from Warren County Public Schools leadership on success of district’s preschool instruction, new report shows specialized technical graduates leaving Kentucky at much higher rates than other graduates, and Louisville's mayor calls on city council to pass moratorium on new data centers.

Secretary of State Michael Adams tells the Fancy Farm crowd he's not running for governor and is endorsing Congressman James Comer. We hear from attendees about the candidates they support. Another sign Gov. Andy Beshear may run for president in 2028. A new report shows a record number of Kentuckians face food insecurity. Christmas comes early in Rockcastle County.

Go Inside Kentucky Politics on the eve of Fancy Farm 2026, Lexington's city council takes a step toward limiting data centers, how an education model is equipping students with career-ready skills, and a look back at Renee Shaw's nearly 30-year career at KET as she signs off for the final time.

The DOE unveils plans for a massive AI data center and energy project in Paducah, Congressman McGarvey's push to have a woman detained by ICE released from jail for medical treatment, and a look at the history of Fancy Farm.

Sen. Paul says he'll push for a contempt of Congress vote in the Senate after Dr. Fauci repeatedly pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a Wednesday hearing, the U.S. Department of Energy announces a $100 billion data center project in Paducah, how an Eastern Kentucky community is preparing for future floods, and a school resource officer goes the extra mile to collect schools supplies.

Gov. Beshear asks Sen. McConnell to provide more information or resign. Another name joins the Fancy Farm roster. Former Gov. Matt Bevin again misses a mandatory court hearing. The PSC holds a public hearing in Hancock County on a proposed data center. I-65 reopens in Louisville ahead of schedule. Young golfers are learning from female golf legends in Central Kentucky.

Sen. McConnell says he'll miss Fancy Farm as his recovery continues, a rumored GOP candidate for KY governor says he's not running, Congressman Massie is proposing anti-Flock legislation, and a trip to the bourbon capital of the world.

A federal judge tosses a DOJ suit seeking Kentucky voters' sensitive personal data, Congressman Comer pushes for a bill to hold PBMs accountable, and a group looks to increase Louisville's accessible housing supply.

A family receiving a Michelle P. waiver discusses Medicaid cuts.

Governor Beshear announces he’ll use money from the state’s budget surplus to fund Medicaid, Rocky Adkins holds his first official campaign event after announcing he’s running for governor, Kentucky congressman Andy Barr introduces the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, and a meteorologist with the National Weather Service explains why Monday’s severe weather across the Commonwealth was an unusual event....

Rocky Adkins makes his gubernatorial campaign official and talks with Renee Shaw about how his views on abortion have evolved, lawmakers review a new report as they work to find ways to keep Kentucky children safe, what a federal housing law means for Kentuckians, and learn about a self-guided farm tour in Campbell County.

Sen. McConnell is facing growing calls to release more details about this health, Rocky Adkins files paperwork to run for governor in 2027, a Kentucky city ends a pilot program with Flock following an outcry from the community, and a Kentucky community finds a way to encourage a love of books.

Gov. Beshear's former senior advisor plans to make an announcement about his future, lawmakers hear from a man who wants to make medical cannabis accessible in hospitals, Kentucky is one of five states at the center of a health scare, and how a 17-member planning body is evaluating Kentucky's energy needs.

Kentucky's Attorney General gets involved in the FCPS case, Gov. Beshear discusses the death penalty, Congressman Massie on Epstein Files Transparency Act 2.0, how changes to Daylight Saving Time could impact your health and wallet, and protestors against a data center interrupt a news conference in Louisville.

A look at some of the new laws now in effect in Kentucky, several constitutional officers ask Kentucky's Supreme Court to rehear a case, Gov. Beshear discusses his expansion of a pre-K pilot program, and the U.S. House passes a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.

How a tip from a voter led to an election audit in Louisville, Kentucky has a budget surplus despite predictions otherwise, Senate President Stivers on the importance of having SLC in Kentucky, and Gov. Beshear expands the state's pre-K pilot program.

Sen. McConnell explains the reason for his lengthy hospital stay and comments on the death of his colleague from South Carolina, Rocky Adkins steps down from his role in the Beshear administration, a look at the lineup for this year's Fancy Farm picnic, and a Kentucky soft drink celebrates its centennial birthday. 

London Mayor Randall Weddle resigns, new calls for information regarding the health of Sen. McConnell, a town hall in Newport regarding Flock cameras, and how KSU is using aquaponics to support sustainability. 

Kentucky's Congressional and statehouse Democrats are pushing back on a proposed data center, a man at the center of a high-profile killing is being released from prison for a second time, how a program is benefiting rural communities in need of childcare, and tracking a parasite that's causing more illnesses than normal.

Gov. Beshear asks for more information on Sen. McConnell's health, McConnell's wife releases a statement about her trip to China days after her husband was hospitalized, candidates for Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District participate in their first candidate forum, and Kentucky launches a dashboard to track how counties and cities are using opioid settlement dollars.

Two more storm-related deaths are confirmed following last week's flooding, new details regarding Sen. McConnell, state lawmakers discuss NIL, the state's two largest cities see crime rates drop, and items belonging to Colonel Harland Sanders will soon be up for auction.

Lawmakers hear from teachers who say their students want more instruction from teachers and less from tech, a major AI company now has a stake in a Kentucky data center, why the FBI arrested a former UK basketball player, and a campaign focused on reducing the use of plastic.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday and Kentucky's past within that history.