Kentucky Edition

Kentucky's Attorney General gets involved in the FCPS case, Gov. Beshear discusses the death penalty, Congressman Massie on Epstein Files Transparency Act 2.0, how changes to Daylight Saving Time could impact your health and wallet, and protestors against a data center interrupt a news conference in Louisville.

A look at some of the new laws now in effect in Kentucky, several constitutional officers ask Kentucky's Supreme Court to rehear a case, Gov. Beshear discusses his expansion of a pre-K pilot program, and the U.S. House passes a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.

How a tip from a voter led to an election audit in Louisville, Kentucky has a budget surplus despite predictions otherwise, Senate President Stivers on the importance of having SLC in Kentucky, and Gov. Beshear expands the state's pre-K pilot program.

Sen. McConnell explains the reason for his lengthy hospital stay and comments on the death of his colleague from South Carolina, Rocky Adkins steps down from his role in the Beshear administration, a look at the lineup for this year's Fancy Farm picnic, and a Kentucky soft drink celebrates its centennial birthday. 

London Mayor Randall Weddle resigns, new calls for information regarding the health of Sen. McConnell, a town hall in Newport regarding Flock cameras, and how KSU is using aquaponics to support sustainability. 

Kentucky's Congressional and statehouse Democrats are pushing back on a proposed data center, a man at the center of a high-profile killing is being released from prison for a second time, how a program is benefiting rural communities in need of childcare, and tracking a parasite that's causing more illnesses than normal.

Gov. Beshear asks for more information on Sen. McConnell's health, McConnell's wife releases a statement about her trip to China days after her husband was hospitalized, candidates for Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District participate in their first candidate forum, and Kentucky launches a dashboard to track how counties and cities are using opioid settlement dollars.

Two more storm-related deaths are confirmed following last week's flooding, new details regarding Sen. McConnell, state lawmakers discuss NIL, the state's two largest cities see crime rates drop, and items belonging to Colonel Harland Sanders will soon be up for auction.

Lawmakers hear from teachers who say their students want more instruction from teachers and less from tech, a major AI company now has a stake in a Kentucky data center, why the FBI arrested a former UK basketball player, and a campaign focused on reducing the use of plastic.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday and Kentucky's past within that history.

State lawmakers raise concerns about Kentucky's medical cannabis program, candidates looking to succeed Sen. McConnell discuss his medical absence, Congressman Guthrie discusses his approach to federal regulation regarding data centers, changes at the State Fair Board, and a new distillery with a unique backstory opens in Somerset.

New reporting regarding the hospitalization of U.S. Sen. McConnell, Kentucky's education commissioner explains how the KDE is adopting to new legislation, why Jefferson County is undergoing a county-wide election audit, and see how Kentuckians are helping earthquake victims in Venezuela.

Kentucky reacts to a big day of decisions from the nation's highest court, a report looks at how cities and counties have spent opioid abatement dollars, what to expect on the roads during the Fourth of July weekend, and an aptly named Kentucky community is planning a special celebration in honor of America's 250th birthday. 

Flooding kills three people in Madison County, plus a look at the damage caused in several other Kentucky counties ahead of a major heat wave, the Trump administration signals support for Kentucky's hemp industry, and a new center opens its doors for Kentuckians with mobility and communication needs.

Congressman James Comer of Kentucky issues two new subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, Congressman McGarvey pens a letter about changes in state abortion laws, Kentucky's Attorney General launches his reelection campaign, part of I-65 in Louisville is reopening ahead of schedule, and the unbelievable story of the Roebling Suspension Bridge in Northern Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear announces a short-term fix for funding the Lee Specialty Clinic. The Trump administration sues Kentucky over prediction market regulation. Two Kentucky Congressmen react to a pair of U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Learn about the decline of mussels in Kentucky. Meet some teenagers who are spending their summer break working on home projects for those in need.

Advocates of Louisville's Lee Specialty Clinic hope they won't have to discharge more than 1,000 patients, law enforcement officials tell lawmakers about their challenges to attract and retain officers, an embattled Kentucky mayor won't be on the ballot in November, and Sen. Paul talks about the Iran war during a virtual town hall.

Sen. Paul issues a subpoena to Dr. Fauci to testify to Congress about the origin of COVID-19. Congressman Guthrie announces a bipartisan deal to protect children online. FCPS provides an update on the district's financial health. The challenges cities and counties are facing when it comes to recruiting and retaining officers. Meet the newly crowned Miss Kentucky.

Candidates move toward unity at the annual statewide GOP Lincoln Day Dinner, Kentucky's Attorney General sues prediction market platforms, the city of Radcliff's flood mitigation efforts are paying off, and a group of students is spending part of their summer learning about a variety of career options in the STEM fields through hands-on learning activities.

From the traditions we honor to the histories we're still uncovering, this special episode of Kentucky Edition focuses on stories that represent the heart of Kentucky culture.

Severe weather causes damage across Kentucky, the mayors of Florence and Maysville discuss the damage assessments taking place in their communities, a data center company holds a town hall to address concerns in Northeastern Kentucky, and police chiefs for Kentucky's three largest cities discuss their approach to community policing.

Kentucky sues prediction market giants Kalshi and Polymarket, plans appear to be hon hold for a data center company looking to operate in Lexington, an environmental public interest group is helping local governments craft ordinances for data centers, and Louisville celebrates affordable housing projects funded by the American Rescue Plan.

Extreme drought leads a Kentucky city to declare a state of emergency, a new Kentucky law that taxes prediction markets is being challenged in court, meet the acting superintendent of FCPS, an update on Sen. McConnell's health, and Louisville-based Yum! Brands sells off a slice of its portfolio. 

Sen. McConnell is hospitalized and it's not clear why, Sen. Paul discusses a tentative deal to end the U.S.-Iran war, Congressman Guthrie says China may be behind some anti-data center campaigns in the U.S., what degree programs will and won't be offered at KSU going forward, and leaders break ground on a new law and medical campus in Northern Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear says he's moving money around to fund social service programs, an ethics commission dimisses a complaint against a state senator, a new housing fund hopes to speed up construction in Northern Kentucky, and meet a Kentucky farmer embracing technology with the use of a driverless tractor.