Kentucky Edition

Lawmakers debate ending DEI initiatives at K-12 schools, two federal lawmakers team up to push for a nationwide ban on no-knock warrants, Kentucky is seeing a surge in enrollment in health-related programs, and the outgoing CEO and President of the Kentucky Lottery talks about record-breaking sales in the face of greater gaming competition.

State Rep. Deanna Frazier Gordon ends her race for Congress, Beshear gives an update on the state's medical marijuana program, U.K. partners with Microsoft to collaborate on A.I., and how high schools are helping prepare students for college or a career.

How judges and school staff in Louisville created one of the first truancy diversion programs in the country, a state senator makes history in Kentucky, and Renee Shaw visits Pikeville to see what the region is doing to become a major tourism destination.

How a truancy diversion program is working in a Kentucky middle school, what's next in the case against State Rep. Daniel Grossberg, how a Kentucky couple is navigating the demands of caregiving for a loved one, and a look at one Eastern Kentucky county's efforts to attract visitors.

Charles Booker joins a crowded field in the 2026 race for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, Sen. Paul criticizes Sec. Hegseth over the bombing of boats, Republican state lawmakers discuss the upcoming legislative session, and Kentucky Chief Justice Debra Lambert discusses her work on mental and behavioral health.

Northern Kentucky sees record-breaking snowfall to start December, how a new flu strain could impact Kentucky, UK receives its largest donation in history, and a Kentucky native is the new football coach at Kentucky.

A winter weather storm takes aim at Kentucky, a local company is enlisted to help VP Vance during his visit to Fort Campbell, how a Northern Kentucky resource center is helping Kentuckians with disabilities, and UK fires head football coach Mark Stoops after being shutout at UofL in the Governor's Cup.

Kentucky's Housing Task Force releases its final recommendations for state lawmakers, Auditor Ball says changes by Beshear administration don't solve juvenile justice issues, organizations hand out thousands of food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving, and how Bell County is capitalizing on adventure tourism.

Firefighters in Kentucky ask state lawmakers to expand benefits for line of duty deaths, a third infant dies of whooping cough, how a Kentucky school district is helping kids grow from preschool to profession, and how cruises are added a new wave to the busy holiday travel season.

A Kentucky lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would compel local police and sheriff departments to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Kentucky Parole Board orders Ronald Exantus to serve out prison sentence, and the state's largest public school district proposes closing and consolidating certain schools to help with its budget deficit. 

What a preliminary report by the NTSB says about the deadly UPS plane crash at the Louisville airport, GE awards $40 million to suppliers in Kentucky, how state lawmakers plan to attract more tourists to historical sites in Eastern Kentucky, and why a Kentucky food bank says the need is even greater this year.

A new report shows students in Kentucky are performing better academically, Lexington is once again considering a plan to move city hall, all six members of Kentucky's federal House delegation join in a moment of silence on the House floor, and how KET is giving students across the state a chance to showcase their creativity.

The U.S. House votes overwhelmingly to force the release of the Epstein files, the NTSB wraps up its on-site investigation of the UPS plane crash in Louisville, thousands of people in Lexington are having their medical debt erased, and a look at some of the resources available for students after high school.

Congressman Thomas Massie talks about Republicans who could join Democrats to vote for the Epstein files' release and responds to President Donald Trumps criticism of his recent wedding, a community conversation about the Bowling Green’s growth goes nationwide, and  we pay a visit to the most populated city in Eastern Kentucky that’s also in the running for the "best cityscape" in the nation.

The A.I. Task Force lays out its policy recommendations, a new report says lawmakers in Frankfort are using tactics that discourage voter participation in the legislative process, and the possible political fallout of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

How hemp advocates are reacting to the bill that reopened the federal government, a state legislator steps down from his leadership role, what's in a proposed omnibus bill that's already stirring up tension in Frankfort, and a preview of the upcoming session from lawmakers from Louisville.

A discharge petition co-sponsored by Congressman Thomas Massie gets its 218th signature, Sen. Paul explains why he opposes a bill designed to crack down on hemp products, leaders at two military bases in Kentucky tell state lawmakers some of the problems they're facing, and all 14 victims of the deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville are identified. 

A special Veterans Day edition looks at the programs that are improving the lives of veterans.

Kentucky lawmakers react to a proposed deal that could end America’s longest government shutdown, UPS and FedEx ground their fleets of MD-11 planes following last week’s deadly UPS plane crash, and the U.S Supreme Court rejects former Rowan County Clerk request to revisit landmark decision on same-sex marriage. 

What the NTSB says the cockpit voice recorder is revealing about the seconds leading up to Tuesday’s deadly UPS plane crash, Congressman Andy Barr officially files to run for the U.S. Senate, and Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey on his first year heading up the department and what's next.

UPS releases the names of three crew members killed in Tuesday’s fiery plane crash in Louisville, union representing UPS pilots weighs in on the investigation into the deadly UPS crash, fewer flights will be coming into Louisville airport after FAA announces it's reducing air traffic at 40 airports because of the government shutdown, and new database launched to track evictions in Kentucky.

The death toll is now up to 11 including a child after Tuesday's fiery crash of a UPS plane at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, trauma surgeon at UofL Hospital talks about treating those injured following the UPS plane crash, and how one county is stepping in to help federal workers impacted by the government shutdown. 

Governor Andy Beshear's "Pre-K for All" initiative is drawing support from some leaders across the state, an outgoing state lawmaker makes distracted driving his priority, and Kentucky leaders react to the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. 

A look back at the legacy of Kentucky's only female governor, the Trump administration says it will partially fund SNAP, how communities are stepping up to help feed Kentuckians, and Congressman Massie remarries.

Two federal judges order the Trump administration to fund SNAP, Gov. Beshear on SNAP and ACA concerns, a former Republican state lawmaker calls on his party to  stop defending 'garbage,' and a Kentucky author talks about ways to get parents more involved in reading.