Kentucky Edition is taking a trip around the state to the cities we featured in our Mondays on Main segment. These cities are fostering economic growth by investing in their downtowns, supporting small businesses, and creating a sense of community.
What's next for Bonnieville community after residents voted to dissolve their city government, why former KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron is praising Walmart's latest move, why people in nearly two dozen communities are being asked to hoard their recycling, and the state's first-ever confiscated alcohol auction.
The winners of Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary lottery were drawn Monday, what Kentucky drivers need to know about new legislation that will soon go into effect, a new role for Sen. McConnell, why Sen. Paul won't back one of the President-elect's plans, and remembering KY native Chuck Woolery.
State House Democrats vote for a new leadership team, Secretary of State Michael Adams pushes for mandatory civics classes in Kentucky public schools, and a Thanksgiving byproduct that would normally end up down the drain or in a landfill is getting a second life, thanks to researchers at the University of Kentucky.
A Kentucky woman challenging the state's near-total abortion ban is no longer pregnant, the state's first snow of the season serves as a reminder to be prepared, lawmakers discuss legislative priorites for 2025, and why Kentucky homeowners are getting notices to check their led pipes.
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky calls for greater legislative transparency, twelve counties identified for post-election audit, UAW working to unionize BlueOval SK On battery complex, and EKU is working to train the next generation of pilots.
Lawmakers and students say the state needs to do more to crack down on underage vape sales, a task force looking to overhaul JCPS has no plans of winding down, recognizing family friendly schools, a KY county is losing hundreds of coal jobs, and visiting an art gallery that doubles as a speakeasy.
State lawmaker-elect proposing new rules for undocumented immigrants attending KY's public universities, how Eastern Kentucky compares to the rest of the state when it comes to cancer rates, helping patients in recovery earn college credit, and the joys of learning as you age.
Gov. Beshear announced a major job-creation project, a worker trapped underground is rescued, Kentucky's A.G. targest robocalls, and a KY woman is receiving statewide recognition for her work growing peaches.
New survey finds high rates of dental decay for Kentucky kids, firefighters effort rescuing Louisville worker, Gov. Beshear talks about impact of proposed tariffs on Kentucky, and celebrating first-generation college students.
Explosion at Louisville factory kills two, state lawmakers submit report on artificial intelligence, Sen. McConnell's successor as Senate leader picked, and a first responder's battle with dementia.
A pregnant woman is challenging Kentucky's near-total ban on abortions, state lawmakers question an immigration official about dealing with undocumented immigrants, TNT will soon be produced in Kentucky, and a new hospital opens in West Louisville.
A special Kentucky Edition program dedicated to the state's veterans.
State lawmakers discuss a statewide ban on cell phones in schools, Gov. Beshear discusses his political future, a major expansion at one of the state's busiest airports, and Kentuckians come together to celebrate Diwali.
All 106 cities and counties that had medical cannabis on the ballot Tuesday voted to approve the businesses to operate in their communities, is Congressman Comer planning another gubernatorial bid, what to know before the REAL ID program begins, and Lexington honors its veterans.
There will be several new faces in Frankfort for the 2025 General Assembly, the state's GOP leadership shares their takeaways from Election Day, and a celebration of literature in Lexington.
An Election Day snafu in Louisville, the Attorney General discusses election integrity, a UK law professor's take on the electoral college, dealing with election anxiety, and three veterans have new roofs over thier heads.
Nearly 800,000 Kentuckians cast their vote before Election Day, a look at who could replace Sen. McConnell as the GOP's Senate leader, the first conviction of a LMPD officer involved in the Breonna Taylor raid, and a look inside the Frazier History Museum.
Gov. Beshear bashes the Electoral College and sparks a backlash from Republican leaders, Sec. Adams says early voting numbers are unprecedented, a new campaign to help Kentuckians improve their health, and the toll of turning back the clocks.
Turnout for early voting exceeds expectations, Gov. Beshear makes a plea to elect more Democrats in state government, Black faith leaders discuss their opposition to amendment 2, Kentucky plans two lotteries for medical cannabis despensaries, and Lexington's mayor speaks out against a proposed solar panel farm.
How Fayette County is prepairing for Election Day, will Americans accept the results of the 2024 election, a jury is again in charge of Brett Hankison's fate, celebrating Access Soup Kitchen, and the Louisville Orchestra teams up with rapper Jack Harlow.
Kentucky's top election official is encouraging early voting, big names speak for and against a constitutional amendment, hear from an educator who hopes to open Kentucky's first charter school, and a project documenting the impact of the eastern Kentucky flooding.
A lottery is held to determine which businesses will be allowed to cultivate and process medical marijuana, another sign that turnout could be high for Kentucky's General Election, a new federal prison is approved in Eastern Kentucky, a partnership to bring health clinics to various parts of the state, and why the owner of a cabin in the Red River Gorge says it's haunted.
Hadley Duvall brings the Harris-Walz campaign to Western Kentucky, funeral arrangements for Sen. Turner as 11 people file to run for his seat, how social media is influencing politics, and see how a robot is helping STEM students learn.
The Kentucky Supreme Court rules to allow the state's ban on the death penalty to remain in place, Gov. Tim Walz brings the presidential campaign to Kentucky, Sen. McConnell distances himself from certain Trump policies, debating the merits of fluoride in drinking water, and discussing Kentucky's medical cannabis program.
State Sen. Johnnie Turner dies weeks after a mowing accident, what an early indicator could mean for election turnout, a forum focused on the so-called school choice amendment, Sen. McConnell reflects on his legacy, UK and Toyota celebrate a 30-year partnership, and a new history exhibit focused on the Black community in Berea.
Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, will be in Louisville Wednesday, to speak at a campaign reception on behalf of the Harris Victory fund, Kentucky Opioid Symposium highlights the work being done to fight Kentucky's opioid epidemic, and new partnership is bringing mental health services to some of Clark County’s youngest students.
What a legislative task force is learning about the reaons for Kentucky's housing crisis, what lawmakers are learning from an audit of JCPS, why a mother with Kentucky ties says school choice is working for her family, takeaways from the annual SOAR Summit, and how to get more young women into aviation.
Excerpts from a new biography of Sen. McConnell detail private comments about former President Trump, how Kentucky is using a federal grant to fight against overdoses, boosting economic growth in Eastern Kentucky, and how researchers are predicting and preparing for disasters in Eastern Kentucky.
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is working to mobilize the youth vote, a group of health organizations argue a constitutional amendment is bad for student health, where Sen. Paul says he disagrees with former President Trump, a major road project may be completed ahead of schedule, and a large addiction recovery program closes more centers.
