The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly kicks off in a new and temporary building, Senate Democrats in Frankfort lay out their priorities for the new session, meet Kentucky's newest state senator, a warning about a measles outbreak in Northern Kentucky, and a rise in the number of whooping cough cases.
Lawmakers from Kentucky react to the capture of Venezuela's president, a look at new state laws on the books for 2026, why one community is concerned about license plate readers, and Congressman Barr campaigns on coal in Harlan.
Earlier this year, KET brought back our Education Matters series, focusing on different topics in the world of education for parents, teachers and students. This special episode of Kentucky Edition highlights some of those discussions.
On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we're spotlighting agriculture and farming in Kentucky.
On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we're highlighting some of the artists and crafts people around Kentucky.
A program showcasing the programs and pathways that are building tomorrow's workforce today.
A program focused on scams and why older Americans are often most at risk.
Stories about the medical innovations, research studies, and approaches happening in Kentucky that are improving lives and health outcomes.
A look at what parents and students should know about how to prepare for life after high school.
This show is a highlight of KET's ongoing aging series called The Next Chapter, which explores the rewards and challenges of growing older.
Tourism is big business in Kentucky. In 2024, tourism had a record $14.3 billion economic impact on the state. This show looks at some of the ways the Appalachian region is bringing in tourists and delighting the locals in Eastern Kentucky.
A look back at cities in Kentucky that are growing stronger economies and vibrant communities in this segment we call Mondays on Main.
Congressman Massie lays out how he expects Friday's deadline to release the Epstein files will go, Bob Babbage and Trey Grayson go Inside Kentucky Politics with Renee Shaw, and a toy drive in Eastern Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear discusses his plan to cut state spending to balance the budget, the state's highest court overturns a state law it previously said was constitutional, and tips for avoiding scams during the holiday season.
Gov. Beshear talks about the state's budget shortfall, Democrats hold onto a seat in the Kentucky senate, Kentucky's Make America Healthy Again Task Force submits its policy recommendations, and a community theatre group in Barren County celebrates a big milestone.
Kentucky's newest state senator will be selected in a special election, a case of bird flu is detected in a backyard flock in Central Kentucky, and learn about what's being called a roadmap for increasing jobs and improving the quality of life in nine Kentucky counties.
Kentucky continues to recommend Hepatitis B vaccines for infants, a new overdose alert system is launched, bird flu is detected in a backyard flock in Central Kentucky, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses hemp legislation and the U.S. government's role in Syria.
Efforts to keep the heat on in Kentucky households this winter, Kentucky Youth Advocates releases its report on the wellbeing of children in Kentucky, small dairy farms turning to holiday agritourism to stay profitable, and Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day gets his own space at the Kentucky Derby Museum.
Ford Motor Company and SK On are ending their electric vehicle battery venture that included two battery plants in Kentucky, state leaders join a campaign to fight hunger in two Kentucky counties, and Eastern Kentucky University's president talks about enrollment, special programs and working with Frankfort and Washington, D.C.
Authorities have identified the suspect and the victim in Tuesday’s fatal shooting on the campus of Kentucky State University, lawmakers discuss banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in K through 12 schools in Kentucky, and advice for lottery winners from the president of the Kentucky Lottery.
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.
