Kentucky Edition

Some top contenders seeking the GOP nomination for governor debate in Louisville, a new poll shows Beshear is one of the most popular governor's in the state, a new veterans center in Bowling Green has a new name, and the future of school choice in Kentucky.

GOP candidates for governor ramp up their appearances with four weeks to go until the May 16 primary, the Kentucky Department of Education releases guidance for local school districts on how to handle new laws affecting LGBTQ students, and a Kentucky cemetery named one of the best in the world.

Five GOP gubernatorial candidates discuss the issues in Bowling Green, another mass shooting in Louisville, members of the state's Black Legislative Caucus call for gun reform legislation, and Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to work in Washington.

A difficult week comes to an end for the people of Louisville and the rest of Kentucky, a new poll shows where the GOP gubernatorial candidates stand as the primary nears, the Louisville Orchestra is expanding and you could be a part it, and a new non-profit that's helping cancer patients receive care.

Hundreds gather in Louisville to honor victims of Monday's mass shooting, a survivor of a different mass shooting shares some of her own experiences, GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft brings her "Kitchen Table Tour" to Lexington, Sen. McConnell announces his return to the Senate, and Kentucky-made caviar.

A vigil is held in Louisville to honor the victims of Monday's mass shooting, LMPD releases body cam video and 911 calls, a state lawmaker talks about policy that could save lives, two GOP candidates for governor release new ads, and a fashion show centered on local retailers.

A fifth victim from Monday's mass shooting in Louisville dies, Mayor Greenberg calls on state lawmakers to help curb gun violence, friends of the victims recount learning about the tragedy, and the unique way a Kentucky man is discovering unmarked graves.

Details about a mass shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, Gov. Beshear tours storm damage in Hopkinsville, a Kentucky teen drowns in Florida, the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming primary looms, and the Kentucky School for the Deaf celebrates a major milestone.

Beshear visits some of the storm damage in Christian County from Wednesday’s storms, State Senator Damon Thayer shares something you’ll see discussed in Frankfort in 2024, a Kentucky community says it needs help to provide low-income renters with homes, and find out how a group of researchers is using strands of human hair to rebuild bridges and buildings.

Four different tornados touched down in Kentucky on Wednesday, an Eastern Kentucky IGA reopens its doors nine months after the floods, a state senate leader praises lawmakers’ work during the 2023 session, and see what’s new and improved at the Louisville Slugger museum.

A Kentucky nature preserve loses a legal battle over a proposed natural gas pipeline, Kentucky’s only private historically black college responds to the Department of Justice’s report about Louisville police misconduct, one Kentucky university is making the transition from military to civilian life a little easier for some of its students, and a non-profit is turning bourbon barrels into bowties.

Another severe weather event hits Western Kentucky causing damage to one city’s downtown area, a domestic violence center in Louisville is looking to hire, one program in Louisville is giving small business owners the “Power to Prosper”, and an Eastern Kentucky native is receiving one of county music’s highest honors.

The military says weather is slowing the investigation into a crash involving two Black Hawk helicopters that killed nine servicemembers, Gov. Beshear signs the medical marijuana bill and the sports betting bill into law, and why educators are turning to D&D in the classroom.

Nine servicemembers stationed at Fort Campbell were killed in a helicopter crash, lawmakers send bills legalizing medical marijuana and sports betting to the governor's desk, the Senate holds an impeachment hearing and trial for the first time in 135 years, and a Lexington chef is honored in a big way.

Lawmakers override Gov. Beshear's veto making SB 150 law, a lawmaker calls for Kentucky's Education Commissioner to be removed, the maker of "skill games" sues Kentucky over a bill banning the machines, and the FDA approves an over-the-counter version of Narcan.

Bills continue to become law without Gov. Beshear's signature, flags are lowered to half staff in honor of the victims of a school shooting in Nashville, a new study looks at why some children are more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension, and a program that's getting older adults active.

Gov. Beshear signs three bills into law aimed at helping protect children from abuse, a law that would make hazing a felony is signed into law, why Beshear says he vetoed a different bill, new radio ads call for people to oppose SB 150, and some Kentucky students put their spellings skills to the test.

Gov. Beshear vetoes a bill banning gender-transitioning medical care for trans youth, the number of registered voters declines in most Kentucky counties, Kentucky veterans and their families have a new housing option in Lexington, and Richmond celebrates Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.

A drag show scheduled in Prestonsburg was cancelled after threats of violence, Sen. Paul wants to get rid of the job once held by Dr. Fauci, Kelly Craft releases a new campaign ad, Dr. Aaron Thompson discusses KSU, and more distillery news for central Kentucky.

A state audit into Kentucky State University finds sloppy record keeping and millions in spending that can’t be explained, Kentucky’s Secretary of State is pushing for more people to vote in the May primary, there’s good news about the Health of America’s racehorses, and we talk to the couple behind Wood and Clay.

A look at some of the bills with a chance to head to the governor's desk next week, SB 150 is debated on Kentucky Tonight, a Senate impeachment committee hears evidence against a former commonwealth's attorney, and a program where students become the teachers.

A bill designed to inject federal funding into Kentucky hospitals is signed into law, a look at some of the high profile bills waiting for action by the governor, Kentucky's education commissioner speaks out against "anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation," and the impact former president Jimmy Carter made on a Kentucky woman's life.

A bill affecting transgender youth clears the Kentucky legislature, a bill to legalize medical marijuana hangs in the balance, how Kentucky colleges are addressing the teacher shortage, and how a partnership is helping one police department fight hunger.

A controversial bill impacting the LGBTQ community gets hung up in Frankfort, a bill that would make hazing a felony is a step closer to becoming law, a bill allowing guns on college campuses appears dead, and it looks like Kentucky will have to wait before giving a green light to autonomous vehicles.

A historic advancement on a bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky, a bill to ban so-called gray machines is headed to the governor's desk, a bill to approve sports betting in Kentucky moves forward, some GOP senators say a new version of a bill preventing gender transition services for minors goes too far, and highlighting bourbon's importance in Kentucky.