Sen. McConnell says he won't seek reelection in 2026 unleashing a race to replace him, a religious liberty bill advances, a moment of silence could be required as part of the school day if another bill passes, giving judges more sentencing options for primary caregivers clears a House committee, and the lingering impact flooding is having on Kentucky farmers.
Gov. Beshear says damage damage from recent flooding will surpass $1 billion, lawmakers seem willing to give school district more flexibility for making up missed days, a third DUI offense could soon become a felony, a priority bill banning tax-payer funded hormone therapy for inmates generates a lot of debate, and more of Renee Shaw's conversation with Congressman Andy Barr.
Kentucky braces for a winter storm days after historic flooding, a state lawmaker shares stories of flooding in his district, a lenghty debate in the state Senate about transgender care for inmates, professors protest a bill they argue would make it easier for them to be fired, and Congressman Andy Barr discusses his future political aspirations.
At least 11 dead and more than 1,000 people rescued after widespread flooding in Kentucky, Congressman Andy Barr responds to President Trump's argument to eliminate the department that responds to natural disasters as the state deals with more destruction, and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee and celebrated artist, Elmer Lucille Allen, talks about growing up in segregated Louisville.
Governor Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency ahead of expected flooding this weekend, Kentucky lawmakers wade into a debate on state standards on water quality, coal and jobs, and meet a Grayson County couple who have teamed up to clean up other people’s junk.
A bill to ban hormone treatment and elective gender reassignment surgery for inmates clears a Senate committee, looking at ways of improving the state's youth detention centers, a Democratic leader in the House introduces two bills to expand abortion access in Kentucky, Gov. Beshear releases additional money to fund SEEK, and a Western Kentucky school district is removing barriers to healthcare.
A bill to require certain students to repeat kindergarten advances in Frankfort, lawmakers advance a measure that some say could help protect victims from violent partners, the full Senate passes a bill aimed at what the FBI says is the fastest growing crimes against children, and a medical student wins first place in a contest that combines science and art.
State auditor and secretary for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services speak to lawmakers about report on foster kids sleeping in state office buildings, Congressman Andy Barr’s camp responds to reports he’s planning to run for Senator Mitch McConnell's seat, and Louisville’s chamber of commerce unveils its five-year strategic plan to create new jobs and attract new people to the region.
Pregnant women in Kentucky may soon have another option when it comes to labor and delivery, a Kentucky doctor talks about the potential impact of a newly-approved non-opioid pain medication, and a recovery center prepares people to work in one of the Commonwealth's signature industries.
A bill to limit a governor's pardon powers is a step closer to being on a future ballot, Gov. Beshear makes website showing the cost of proposed legislation, what an education group wants to see in Kentucky, and a program that's teaching young girls to code.
Gov. Beshear signs the income tax cut bill into law, a bill to protect the custody rights of parents with disabilities gains traction, lawmakers introduce a bill to ban funding certain gender-affirming care for state inmate, the loophole in campaign law a lawmaker hopes to close, and the pitch Murray State University is making to lawmakers this year.
New concerns about the health of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell after he reportedly suffered two falls on Wednesday, hundreds gather in Frankfort to protest against President Trump's recent actions, lawmakers consider a bill that would increase penalties for speeding, a Northern Kentucky lawmaker wants to put parameters around a governor's pardon powers, and a new art gallery showcasing Kentucky artwork in Frankfort.
The Kentucky General Assembly passes a bill to further lower the state income tax, House Democrats unveil their legislative priorities, lawmakers discuss if state workers should be required to return to the office, why a Kentucky Congressman wants to elminate the U.S. Department of Education, responding to threats of tariffs on bourbon, and a Northern Kentucky distillery is putting what it calls a "New Riff" on an old tradition.
Kentuckians express concern about newly proposed tariffs targeting bourbon, Sen. McConnell discusses his strategy now that he's no longer in leadership, a new name is in the mix as a possible candidate for McConnell's Senate seat, meet another new state lawmakers, and learn about legislation filed in Kentucky to protect foster families with disabilities.
KY lawyers debate President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, Louisville's mayor gives his state of the city address, which U.S. Representative is considering running for governor in Kentucky, and a Central Kentucky church is helping address a shortage in senior housing.
Sixty seven people were killed when an American Airlines jet and a Blackhawk helicopter crashed near D.C., Gov. Beshear responds to questions about whether he would allow state resources to help with immigration raids, meet one of the newest members of the Kentucky General Assembly, and a lawmaker from Bowling Green discusses some of his proposed legislation.
Kentucky politicians react to news that the White House has rescinded a memo about freezing federal grants and loans, a preliminary report examines the extent to which foster children are sleeping in state office buildings, and an investigation is underway following an act of vandalism at a national park in Kentucky.
Kentuckians react to the latest news coming from the White House, the state's attorney general criticizes Costco's DEI policy, a push to remove a slavery exception clause from Kentucky's constitution, a Kentucky city hires a geologist to help with sinkholes, and helping young people learn about drones.
Sen. McConnell votes against a key Trump nominee, Fort Campbell soldiers are deploying to the southern border, how artists and educators are remembering the Holocaust, visiting the Central Kentucuky city of Versailles, and a student wins the grand prize in a Derby art contest.
Kentuckians join thousands of activists for the annual March of Life, a former state lawmaker is on the forefront of helping Kentucky businesses working with medical marijuana, former Keeneland president Ted Bassett dies, and young women are competing in a welding competition in Louisville.
Why a deal between LMPD and the DOJ could be in jeopardy now that President Trump is in office, Gov. Beshear touts Kentucky's economic success on a world stage, Sec. Adams launches a campaign to combat human trafficking, and a new state senator discusses how she's spending her time during the legislative interim.
Why Kentucky schools are projecting a $40 million shortfall, the state's largest power companies ask customers to scale back on their energy consumption, the Kentucky connection to an American released by the Taliban, an uptick in viral infections, and UK is working with NASA on a mission to space.
How Kentuckians are reacting to President Trump's second inauguration, outgoing President Joe Biden pardons a Kentucky political heavyweight, there's new leadership for Kentucky's House Democrats, and what a report reveals about corporal punishment in Kentucky.
A look at some of the Kentuckians who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how their work is being remembered.
Volunteers from Kentucky are helping battle wildfires in California, a Kentucky native reflects on his activism alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., meet another new member of the Kentucky General Assembly, an a new after-school program that's working to close achievement gaps.
KY's Attorney General releases a new manual aimed at strengthening enforcement of Kentucky's strangulation law, Gov. Beshear says the recent winter storm is to blame for six deaths, new legislation helps attract a major data center to the Derby City, meet one of the newest members of the KY State Senate, and learn about a program that's handing out free gun locks.
Student group sues Kentucky over lack of "adequate and equitable" education, and why some fiscal conservatives says more funding isn't the secret ingredient to solve the state's education issues.
The largest maker of American whiskey is laying off hundreds of people at its Louisville headquarters, what the news means for the future of Kentucky's bourbon industry, the case for higher teacher salaries in the Commonwealth, and a conversation about how we treat Kentuckians with serious mental illnesses.
Why more winter weather can't be ruled out, meet a new state lawmaker who is also a veteran, repairs continue on a bridge connecting Kentucky and Ohio, why the nation's top doctor is warning about alcohol, and how winter weather is impacting blood donations.
Another winter storm takes aim at Kentucky, a recap of the first week of the Kentucky General Assembly, Kentuckians discuss their personal connections to the late Jimmy Carter, Kentucky's Attorney General announces a major opioid settlement, and a youth hockey team in Kentucky is Canada-bound.
