McConnell returns to Washington with a doctor's note, a report shows the funding gap between KY's poorest and wealthiest school districts, Kentucky's biggest investment to date in high-speed internet, 20 years of Operation UNITE, and the Louisville ballet.
On this Labor Day, we are sharing stories about the revitalization efforts going on in cities across Kentucky. Barkley Regional Airport in McCracken County opened its new $43 million terminal. Paducah celebrates its 10th anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City. We visit Cane Kitchen in Whitesburg, where they have been working to improve physical and mental health through food.
The Sports Wagering Advisory Council released Kentucky's Wagering Catalog, outlining what sports Kentuckians can bet on. The Beshear campaign releases a new televsion ad, attacking opponent Daniel Cameron's stance on abortion. Kentucky's House Democratic Caucus lays out its agenda for the 2024 legislative session.
Kentucky fails to meet all the conditions to keep reducing the state income tax. The attending physician of the U.S. Congress gives an update on Sen. Mitch McConnell. Members of Kentucky's federal delegation announced the state's first Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers grant. Kentucky Monthly turns 25.
Sen. McConnell freezes up again while speaking to reporters, Daniel Cameron lays out his economic agenda, Kentuckians head south to help after Hurricane Idalia, fighting the most common type of skin cancer, and exploring the Japanese culture in the Bluegrass.
Kentucky is gearing up to help Florida deal with Idalia, all students in the state's largest school district are now eligible for free lunch, the slow progress of reopening a youth detention center has some lawmakers concerned, and a famous KY dog will soon be larger than life.
What to know about an update COVID-19 vaccine, the message from police to the Louisville community after another deadly mass shooting, the next step in sports wagering in Kentucky begins today, and how a superhero race is benefiting some of the state's most vulnerable children.
What you need to know about the newest COVID-19 booster, an interview with new Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb, superheroes running for a good cause, and Monday's on Main visits Scottsville.
Politics invade the Kentucky State Fair, familiar names purchase a country ham for a record price, the heat is sticking around a bit longer, a utility case that could shape Kentucky's energy future is underway, and celebrating Black Business Month.
A group of moms tell state lawmakers that not all fentanyl ODs are intentional, the state has more SROs than ever before, a KY district becomes the example for teaching a new reading curriculum, and it's now clear where Kentuckians will soon be able to place a sports wager.
How communities are dealing with the heat, the search begins for a new KDE commissioner, Congressman McGarvey asks for federal help with JCPS bus driver shortage, an update on the state's so-called baby box law, and meet a graduate student who is providing therapy for horses.
A week-long heat wave begins gripping the commonwealth, a county is taking special measures to keep the peace at youth sports games, what's leading to a decline in youth officials, UK starts a new season with record enrollment, and taking in the sights and sounds of the Kentucky State Fair.
A former commonwealth's attorney is arrested by the FBI, praise for a group fighting drug addiction from Sen. McConnell, a major policy change for LMPD, and taking advantage of numerous health screenings at the state fair.
A deeper look into the bus issue at JCPS, what a new survey says about access to childcare, why one tradition at the state fair isn't happening this year, an update on sports betting, and details on a new eco-tourism business in Central Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear announces his education proposal, students return to school in the state's second-largest district, the state supreme court hears arguments regarding a new state law, and how alpacas are helping support cancer research at the state's flagship university.
Cameron releases his education plan and picks up a key endorsement, JCPS announces when students can return to school, a focus on health at this year's state fair, and a pay-what-you-can cafe that's helping transform a community.
Candidate for governor agree to several debates, UK welcomes a record freshman class, the Kentucky National Guard holds a ceremonial sendoff, a Kentucky researcher is recognized nationally, and a piece of history returns to Mammoth Cave National Park.
When JCPS students may return to school after a disastrous first day with new bus routes, Kentucky has more SROs than ever before, and an extension for the PACT Act.
Renewed debate about a controversial new law has both candidates for governor reacting, on progress report on construction of two battery plants for EVs, why the first day of school for JCPS was a "disaster," and details about newly proposed regulation to protect coal miners.
Beshear releases his law enforcement budget plan, Cameron talks about his own law enforcement policies, why an JROTC program is being put on hold, details on expanding the Mountain Parkway, and how the Smithsonian is reaching Main Street in Kentucky.
Kentucky's largest school district passes its SB 150 policy, an Eastern Kentucky community receives the state's first electric school bus, 2022 proves to be the best year ever for Kentucky tourism, marking the Eighth of August, and why veterans should apply for the PACT Act.
A recap of the big speeches at Fancy Farm, how one education group is hoping to break the cycle of poverty, why school choice is likely to be debated in 2024, a group is sounding the alarm about the future of reliable energy in the U.S., and how dedicated farmers are offering their community fresh optoins.
We're in Graves County on the eve of the Fancy Farm Picnic, a look back at the history of the tradition that's more than 140 years old, political strategists discuss what to expect from the major candidates, and a man makes a trip to Kentucky to become an official member of an exclusive club.
Kentucky Edition goes "On The Road" to Paducah, former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to new federal charges, the state cuts the ribbon on a new mesonet station, a one-on-one interview with the president of WKCTC, and a look at Paducah's changing economy.
Local reaction to Trump’s third indictment, a look at what makes Western Kentucky unique, and a look inside the National Quilt Museum in Paducah.
A ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors will remain in effect, Kentucky's Education Commissioner talks about his decision to step down, another Kentuckian is charged in the Jan. 6 riot, and what being a UNESCO Creative City means for Paducah.
Jason Glass is stepping down as Ky. Education Commissioner, a new report shows who Kelly Craft and her husband are and are not supporting financial in the 2024 presidential race, a one-on-one interview with Louisville's new police chief, and when racing will return to Churchill Downs.
Kentucky gets hit with a heat wave that’s more than just unpleasant as the heat index temperatures soar to the triple digits, Louisville has a new permanent police chief, an Eastern Kentucky mayor discusses the challenges of building back a community after last year’s catastrophic flood, and a sibling survival story as two Eastern Kentucky natives reflect on the night of the flooding.
Resilience and recovery in Eastern Kentucky one year after getting hit by catastrophic flooding, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck reflects on his unsuccessful gubernatorial run and voters’ response to him, the role ‘transportation to treatment’ plays in fighting Kentucky’s drug crisis, temperatures continue to rise in parts of the Commonwealth, and good news about Officer Nickolas Wilt.
A health scare today for Senator Mitch McConnell as he freezes during a news conference, some school systems are still deciding on their policy for implementing Senate Bill 150, panelists discuss what can be done about the fentanyl crisis in Kentucky, the transportation department has ambitious plans to expand electric vehicle infrastructure, and a rodeo is doing more than just bull riding.
