Kentucky Edition

Kentucky's largest school district passes its SB 150 policy, an Eastern Kentucky community receives the state's first electric school bus, 2022 proves to be the best year ever for Kentucky tourism, marking the Eighth of August, and why veterans should apply for the PACT Act.

A recap of the big speeches at Fancy Farm, how one education group is hoping to break the cycle of poverty, why school choice is likely to be debated in 2024, a group is sounding the alarm about the future of reliable energy in the U.S., and how dedicated farmers are offering their community fresh optoins.

We're in Graves County on the eve of the Fancy Farm Picnic, a look back at the history of the tradition that's more than 140 years old, political strategists discuss what to expect from the major candidates, and a man makes a trip to Kentucky to become an official member of an exclusive club.

Kentucky Edition goes "On The Road" to Paducah, former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to new federal charges, the state cuts the ribbon on a new mesonet station, a one-on-one interview with the president of WKCTC, and a look at Paducah's changing economy.

Local reaction to Trump’s third indictment, a look at what makes Western Kentucky unique, and a look inside the National Quilt Museum in Paducah.

A ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors will remain in effect, Kentucky's Education Commissioner talks about his decision to step down, another Kentuckian is charged in the Jan. 6 riot, and what being a UNESCO Creative City means for Paducah.

Jason Glass is stepping down as Ky. Education Commissioner, a new report shows who Kelly Craft and her husband are and are not supporting financial in the 2024 presidential race, a one-on-one interview with Louisville's new police chief, and when racing will return to Churchill Downs.

Kentucky gets hit with a heat wave that’s more than just unpleasant as the heat index temperatures soar to the triple digits, Louisville has a new permanent police chief, an Eastern Kentucky mayor discusses the challenges of building back a community after last year’s catastrophic flood, and a sibling survival story as two Eastern Kentucky natives reflect on the night of the flooding.

Resilience and recovery in Eastern Kentucky one year after getting hit by catastrophic flooding, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck reflects on his unsuccessful gubernatorial run and voters’ response to him, the role ‘transportation to treatment’ plays in fighting Kentucky’s drug crisis, temperatures continue to rise in parts of the Commonwealth, and good news about Officer Nickolas Wilt.

A health scare today for Senator Mitch McConnell as he freezes during a news conference, some school systems are still deciding on their policy for implementing Senate Bill 150, panelists discuss what can be done about the fentanyl crisis in Kentucky, the transportation department has ambitious plans to expand electric vehicle infrastructure, and a rodeo is doing more than just bull riding.

Good news for a big Kentucky industry as UPS and the Teamsters strike a deal, experts discuss the grim assessment of Kentucky’s drug problem, the Western Kentucky floods continue to cause problems, Toyota’s Driving Possibilities program comes to three new counties, and a non-profit in Louisville is helping students earn their pilot’s license.

The big rain in western Kentucky is still causing problems five days later, one group is working to ease the back-to-school financial burden for eastern Kentucky families impacted by last year’s catastrophic flood, a Kentucky-based company files for bankruptcy, Governor Andy Beshear criticizes a TV add that criticizes him, and efforts continue to get the Louisville boxing champ on a stamp.

Gov. Beshear tours flood damage in Western Kentucky, a fire damages Sen. Rand Paul's Bowling Green office, lawmakers are briefed on forever chemicals in drinking water, staffing remains an issue at the state's youth detention centers, and a Kentucky chef who is now a well-known TV cooking expert.

Cleanup continues after flooding in Western Kentucky, lawmakers request an audit of two disaster relief funds, a new LMPD police chief is announced, how the state is combatting an invasive fish, and the Kentucky connection to the U.S. Women's Team playing in the FIFA World Cup.

Historic flooding comes to Western Kentucky, Daniel Cameron announces his running mate, what a new report shows about crime in Kentucky, why researchers say there is a link between domestic violence and diabetes, and how a hobby has turned into one man's connection to the past.

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman make her re-election bid official, Daniel Cameron plans to announce his running mate tomorrow, an update on flood clean-up efforts in EKY, a Kentuckian describes her experience with an experimental psychedelic, and a camp for kids with a less-than traditional approach.

Reaction to the latest legal ruling regarding SB 150, Gov. Beshear hits the campaign trail, a new report lists dozens of recommendations for the state's juvenile justice system, honoring a Kentucky athlete, could flooding become the new norm, and a trip to Russellville.

Daniel Cameron has a message for America’s CEOs, a mobile clinic offers care to those struggling with addiction, the portion of Senate Bill 150 banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth can take effect immediately, Michael Adams has been elected secretary of the National Association of Secretaries of State, and a Kentucky veteran remembers his time working on nuclear test sites.

Eric Deters' words are now front and center in the governor's race, the FDA announced it's approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, a new bill is protecting doctors seeking treatment for burnout, what researchers are hoping to learn from wastewater, and meet an "Entrepreneur of the Year."

How Kentucky is working to get more truck drivers on the road, reaction to a $75,000 pay raise for JCPS's top educator, another Kentuckian faces charges related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, a positive update on a Kentucky officer shot in the line of duty, and adapting an art collection to involve the viewer.

Daniel Cameron outlines his public safety plan, a new state law is temporarily on hold, the state has another record surplus, a new program hopes to transition military veterans into law enforcement, how one district is helping address summer learning loss, and a nice honor for a former UK football coach.

Kentucky officials approve sports betting, Daniel Cameron pulls out of Freedom Fest, a groundbreaking for a new law enforcement training facility, the Kentucky connection to a newly approved treatment for Alzheimer's, and the growing role of biotech in the Commonwealth.

The last remaining chemical weapons in the U.S. have been destroyed at a facility in Kentucky, a local police officer is shot in the line of duty, a highway is renamed in honor of a former state senator, and the superintendent of Kentucky's largest school district discusses some upcoming changes.

Gov. Beshear confirms he'll attend Fancy Farm, AG Cameron asks Louiville's mayor to stop a legal appeal, the state releases its first report on domestic violence in the Commonwealth, a look at an organization helping parents, and a sneak peek at a new program launching on KET.

Thousands of UPS workers in Kentucky could be going on strike, Louisville is moving forward with its search for a new police chief, some Kentuckians are still without power, how a SCOTUS ruling on redistricting could impact Kentucky politics, and buckle up for wholesome fun at the Rockcastle Speedway.