Kentucky Edition

A look at the history of July 4, a naturalization ceremony in Frankfort, patriotism is on full display at a Warren County park, meet a Kentucky family that's been selling American flags fore more than 75 years, and a statue in south central Kentucky that's celebrating a big milestone.

SCOTUS strikes down Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan, nominees are finalized for a special election, more new laws are now in effect, Pikeville Medical Center's CEO sits down with Renee Shaw, and how recreational economies are impacting eastern Kentucky.

Reaction to a SCOTUS ruling changing college admission standards, Bullitt County is joining Appalachian HIDTA, Churchill Downs' spring meet wraps up this weekend at Ellis Park, a conversation with UPike's president, and the role sheep could play in reviving Eastern Kentucky's economy.

A federal judge blocks part of SB 150, an air quality alert is issued for the entire state, a look at some new bills taking effect tomorrow, part two of our interview with Governor Patton, the largest solar project in Kentucky is about to break ground, and a music festival focused on women in eastern Ky.

Kentucky Edition goes on the road to Pikeville, part one of our interview with former Governor Paul Patton, Sen. McConnell is asked about running for an 8th term in 2026, a look at more bills going into effect this week, and the expansion of a legal clinic to rural populations.

Kicking off a week-long look at Eastern Kentucky, marking one year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, a major federal investment in high-speed internet in Kentucky, a look at new laws going into effect this week, and an interview with a Holocaust survivor who has called Appalachia home for 50+ years.

Why Warren Co. is considering new ways to fund its 911 dispatch center, the debate about the future of charter schools in Kentucky is back in the spotlight, a law professor discusses a redistricting case before the state's highest court, and a Kentuckian helping others understand autism.

A.G. Daniel Cameron calls for an FBI investigation into London's mayor's campaign donations, McConnell disagrees with new calls for Congress to pass ethics rules for SCOTUS, a KET forum introduces us to an Autism advocate, and a bank is giving some Lexington students the opportunity to be money managers.

A move to dismiss a lawsuit challenging KY's abortion ban, why Kentucky will stay in the controversial ERIC system for now, why a health gap is widening in one region of Kentucky, changes approved to Louisville's budget, and a Louisville blacksmith is forging a new path for his city.

A Kentucky high school wants to use a hybrid learning schedule, Gov. Beshear and the KDP are returning more than $200,000 in campaign contributions, Congressman Comer reacts to Hunter Biden's plea deal, a new behavioral health unit in Lexington, and preparing people for the auction block.

Marking Juneteenth in Kentucky, a new ad in the governor's race, debate over a two-letter conjunction, KSP celebrates a milestone, learning hands-only CPR, the return of a celebration of Eastern Kentucky art and culture, and a look back at Jimmy Carter's "Hammering in the Hills".

The state is moving juveniles from two juvenile justice centers because of staffing shortages, UK approves alcohol sales at football and basketball games, workshops showing teachers how to incorporate ag into common core subjects, and why smoke from Canadian wildfires is still sticking around.

A new report shows a decline in the number of fatal overdoses in KY, AG Cameron says Beshear doesn't have compassion, how libraries are responding to a surge in book bans, how researchers are using AI to predict when overdoses will spike, and how goats are being used to combat invasive plants in Lexington.

A new study says KY ranks 40th among states for child well-being, Lexington has a new team to fight the opioid crisis, Louisville assembles a team to combat nonfatal shootings, and a look at a group working with inmates to train service dogs.

Madison Co. schools settle a racial harassment case with the DOJ, McConnell refuses to discuss the indictment of the former president, two KY groups are getting federal money for rural broadband projects, how one organization is tackling barriers to transportation, and turning lavender into agritourism.

Kentucky's A.G. is defending a new and controversial state law, Kentucky's top-ranking Republican legislators slam the KDE's new guidance, police are asking for help after KKK flyers were found in two Kentucky cities, and there's a new program offering buyouts to people who experienced flooding.

Few KY Republicans are reacting to the indictment of former President Donald Trump, the ACLU is holding town hall meetings across Kentucky to address Senate Bill 150, KSP's Commissioner says a recent pay increase for troopers is making a big difference, and a pinball museum in Southern Kentucky.

The use of a single word in a controversial new law is igniting a new debate, a new State Senator is sworn in, lawmakers discuss a bill that would allow drug dealers to be charged with murder in certain cases, and chemical weapons at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond could soon be a thing of the past.

Gov. Andy Beshear secures an endorsement from a new group. Mammoth Cave National Park could be getting bigger. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting the health of Kentuckians. Teachers are learning a new curriculum. A Louisville cemetery is voted one of the world’s best. And restoring a beloved theater.

A.G. Daniel Cameron starts the week with campaign stops in his race to become Kentucky's next governor, a federal judge's ruling blocking part of a Florida law targeting transgender minors could have implications in Kentucky, and do recent earthquakes in Western Kentucky mean more are to come?

Some Kentuckians demand action while honoring victims of gun violence, Kentucky is joining a lawsuit over FEMA’s new program, the community speaks out after funding is cut for a Daviess County venue that hosts drag shows, and Republican candidate for Governor Daniel Cameron hits the campaign trail.

Churchill Downs will move its races from Louisville to Henderson, a candidate for the Kentucky State House would make history if elected, why many Kentucky hospitals are hanging the ‘Help Wanted’ sign, summer isn’t officially here yet but the lack of rain is sure making it feel like it is for many Kentuckians, and how one young athlete isn’t letting anything stop her from reaching her goals.

An emergency summit at Churchill Downs after 12 horse deaths in the past month, Old National Bank is moving its downtown Louisville branch after a deadly mass shooting, Kentucky's two U.S. Senators have different reactions to the debt ceiling deal, and Somerset hosts its version of "Shark Tank" for students.

A ceremony at Camp Nelson, why Memorial Day can be difficult for veterans, and the Kentucky connection to the renaming of the Army's training hub in Georgia.

Louisville's mayor releases documents with specific details about incidents in the DOJ's report, lawmakers receive an update on the state's handling of the department of juvenile justice, a positive update on a Kentucky officer shot in the line of duty, and why allergy season is getting longer in Kentucky.