Kentucky Edition

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.

Republicans accuse Gov. Beshear of playing politics with the Kentucky Board of Education, Kelly Craft releases an add saying to, "stay tuned," Kentucky sees a decline in drug deaths, a study ranks Kentucky as one of the laziest states, and a children's museum opens its first new attraction in a decade.

Kentucky mourns the shooting death of a Scott County sheriff's deputy, Lexington teachers are getting a raise, the ACLU of Kentucky hopes to delay the enactment of a new state law, and why more filmmakers are choosing Kentucky as their movie set.

Gov. Beshear launches his re-election campaign, two former Kentucky Secretaries of State break down why Kentucky's elections are the way they are, a new "baby box" is in Kentucky, and a Kentuckian helping educate others about the hardships of re-entering society after incarceration.

New TV ads are out less than a week after the primary election, Beshear launches his re-election campaign tour, Republican winners in the primary gather for a unity breakfast, honoring the life of State Rep. Lamin Swann, a former secretary of state is fined, and an Eastern Kentucky clothing company that's taking off.

Kentucky has its lowest unemployment ever, a celebration of life is held for State Rep. Lamin Swann, alcohol sales were on the ballot in six Kentucky counties, and part two of our conversation with UofL's new president.

A recap of Tuesday's primary election results, Education Commissioner Jason Glass is not selected for a new job out-of-state, the first part of our one-on-one interview with the new president of the University of Louisville, and a photographer is using his lens to show the strength of those who have survived trauma.

Candidates cast their ballots on election day, how Kentucky is striving to become a foster friendly state, how a new mobile crisis unit is bringing care to patients in need, and some facts about trees in Kentucky on "Love a Tree Day."

Remembering State Rep. Lamin Swann who unexpectedly passed away, a new poll suggests a clear frontrunner in Kentucky's GOP primary for governor, Senator Ted Cruz joins Kelly Craft on the campaign trail, and Kentucky workers in three industries appear to be at higher risk for overdosing on the job.

Kentucky's top teacher is in the running for a job outside the Commonwealth, a fourth Kentucky city passes a CROWN Act, a community college is scaling up to meet the demands of a new electric vehicle battery plant, and why Mother's Day may have a Kentuckian to thank.

The COVID pandemic is “officially” over but some still suggest keeping your guard up, some Kentucky polling places are already open for business, an update on Officer Wilt, a ‘Celebration of Life’ is planned for Virginia Moore, and spring is here which means it’s time to hunt for a unique kind of mushroom.

Three GOP gubernatorial candidates react to the recent Trump verdict, Congressman James Comer says records show Biden's son was involved in financial transactions with foreign entities, Sen. McConnell discusses the debt ceiling, and Lexington is a step closer to banning hair-based discrimination.

Remembering former UofL basketball coach Denny Crum, an injured LMPD officer continues to make progress, a fourth Kentucky storm in the last 25 months does more than a billion dollars in damage, two GOP candidates for governor skip a televised debate, and a Kentucky native going to space.

Sign language interpreter Virginia Moore passes away, counting down to election day in Kentucky, A Kentucky man receives the longest sentence yet for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, a look back at the 149th Kentucky Derby, and a UK student details her journey from foster care to college graduate.

A rough week for horses leading up to the Kentucky Derby, KSU names three presidential finalists, Kelly Craft loans her campaign another $2 million, a UK student adds to a family legacy, and how a program at a Kentucky hospital is changing the hospital experience.

The debate over SB 150 is going from the statehouse to the courthouse, lobbyists spent more than nine million dollars during the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly, a GOP candidate for governor who sued a challenger just had his case dismissed, and Kelly Craft is getting some help from Sen. Ted Cruz in her run for governor.

The ACLU of Kentucky files suit over SB 150, LMPD Officer Wilt continues to improve, a new program in Louisville looks to make up for housing mistakes of the past, why school districts are applauding a bill that will help them hire more staff, and an international art exhibit starts its tour in Lexington.

A recap of KET's program featuring five GOP gubernatorial candidates, a teachers union is seeking an injunction regarding a new state law, Goodwill of Kentucky celebrates a milestone, how the Kentucky Oaks has become synonymous with raising awareness of women's cancer, and some of KY's coolest products.

The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting on cleanup efforts in eastern Kentucky that have flood survivors battling more debris. How a push by Republicans in the U.S. House to make changes to SNAP benefits could impact Kentuckians. Louisville high school students are finalists in the national "Modeling the Future Challenge." A Kentucky veteran who lost his military medals in a house fire now...

Congressman McGarvey calls for action to stop gun violence, the Lexington-Herald Leader makes an endorsement in the GOP primary for governor, UK Hospital is planning a major expansion, a new website is tracking incarceration in Kentucky, and a program is providing free therapy to underserved communities.

Some GOP candidates for governor once again share the debate stage, Kelly Craft brings her message to Lexington, more money is on the way to fight the opioid epidemic, a Kentucky school district is taking a bold approach to attracting teachers, and a world-renowned cellist prepares for a concert inside Mammoth Cave.

A GOP candidate for governor releases his first TV ad, part two of our conversation with Kelly Craft, more help is on the way for Kentucky communities recovering from natural disasters, a new training center to help future employees at a new EV battery park, and a new mural honoring a Louisville legend.