How the housing crisis in Eastern Kentucky was made worse by historic flooding; a new poll shows Attorney General Daniel Cameron leading the Republican field for governor; Sen. McConnell discusses the decision to send tanks to Ukraine; Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg wants the city to spend more than $30 million to fight homelessness; reporter Sarah Ladd discusses a new federal policy that could help veterans get mental healthcare; and meet Ethan Almighty.
Jan 27, 2023•28 min
Looking at the ongoing recovery in Eastern Kentucky six-months after historic flooding; fallout continues from a recent presentation in Bowling Green; breaking down this week's political news regarding juvenile justice detention centers and the upcoming special election in Senate District 19 with reporter Ryland Barton; Sen. Rand Paul discusses the debt ceiling negotiations; and why a Northern Kentucky town is changing its name temporarily.
Jan 26, 2023•28 min
Another attack inside a Kentucky juvenile justice detention center on the same night as lawmakers discuss the issue on Kentucky Tonight; a group of students from across Kentucky says one way to make schools safer is by supporting gun control legislation; members of Moms for Liberty say they plan to submit reviews of books in public schools in Boone County; and a new basketball team is coming to Louisville.
Jan 25, 2023•28 min
How a community is marking five years since a deadly school shooting in Marshall County; a criminal defense attorney discusses Gov. Beshear's response to the reported riots and assaults in Kentucky's juvenile detention centers; meet some of the new members of the Kentucky General Assembly; and a look at some of the interesting moments that happened this week in Kentucky history.
Jan 24, 2023•28 min
Inflation is making many things more expensive, and that includes construction on the new Bowling Green Veterans Center; Gov. Beshear says a fund created during the pandemic to help prevent evictions in Kentucky will stop taking applicants after this week; Kentucky Republicans are demanding to see behind-the-scenes correspondence between Governor Andy Beasher and his inner circle about school closings at the height of the COVID pandemic; and meet the students taking part in Kentucky's first-ever...
Jan 23, 2023•28 min
Governor Andy Beshear announced more pay and more defensive equipment for workers in juvenile justice centers; more fallout from a Republican Party event in Bowling Green featuring former Louisville police sergeant Johnathon Mattingly; Attorney General Daniel Cameron says his office is cracking down on human trafficking at illicit massage businesses; and Kentucky's connection to popcorn.
Jan 20, 2023•28 min
Meet some of the new members of the Kentucky General Assembly; community members gather in Lexington for a discussion about the growing number of opioid overdoses within the Black community; and learn about an educational program that's giving students a first-hand look at everything equine.
Jan 19, 2023•28 min
A bipartisan group of Kentucky lawmakers have filed a bill to abolish the death penalty; Agriculture Commissioner and GOP candidate for governor Ryan Quarles explains why he postponed an appearance; Congressman Hal Rogers is picked to chair a committee in Washington, D.C.; and Jamie Lucke talks with Renee Shaw about the launch of a new nonprofit network of journalists working in Kentucky.
Jan 18, 2023•28 min
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023•27 min
More tornadoes are confirmed following severe weather that swept through the Commonwealth on Thursday; Kentucky bans some state employees from using TikTok on state-owned devices; a new poll shows Governor Beshear among the most popular governors in Kentucky; and part two of our interview with LMPD's Interim police chief.
Jan 17, 2023•28 min
Tornadoes lead to damage in several Kentucky communities; leaders from Fayette County Public Schools met with local advocates to announce a new push to improve early childhood education; Renee Shaw talks with Attorney General Daniel Cameron about his relationship with former President Donald Trump and his handling of the Breonna Taylor case; Kelsey Starks sits down with the new interim police chief for LMPD after a violent start to the new year; and how researchers at the University of Kentucky ...
Jan 13, 2023•28 min
A look at why recruitment and retention is a challenge for police departments around Kentucky; part two of our conversation with Attorney General Daniel Cameron; Louisville's new mayor and interim police chief discuss steps to curb gun violence after ten homicides in ten days; doctors discuss a new COVID-19 variant that's spreading across the country; and how a Kentucky artist is collaborating with Dolly Parton.
Jan 12, 2023•28 min
State lawmakers discuss whether to give state employees another pay raise; Renee Shaw talks with Attorney General Daniel Cameron about his gubernatorial bid; a prosecutor facing impeachment resigns; the Kentucky Department of Education is sued over charter schools; a students at a Kentucky high school are honored by Congress for developing a new app.
Jan 11, 2023•27 min
The search continues for a victim missing since the late July floods; a new chief justice is sworn in for the Kentucky Supreme Court; Rep. Lisa Willner files a bill to increase the state income tax for some; Rep. Savannah Maddox files a bill that would make it easier for people to carry concealed guns in schools; and a look at the growth of the secondhand apparel market in Kentucky.
Jan 10, 2023•28 min
After calling a news conference hours before the filing deadline, former Gov. Matt Bevin chooses not to run for a third time; a state senator is pushing for a legislative working group to address juvenile justice reform; a state house committee is considering whether or not to impeach two Kentucky attorneys; and what General Electric is doing to grow the number of minority-owned suppliers in the Louisville area.
Jan 09, 2023•28 min
Reaction to Gov. Beshear's State of the Commonwealth Address.; an income tax reduction bill clears the House on day 3 of the General Assembly; and President Biden travels to Northern Kentucky to discuss the federal infrastructure bill that will help create a companion bridge to the Brent Spence Bridge.
Jan 06, 2023•27 min
President Biden visits Kentucky to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will allow for work to begin on a companion bridge to the Brent Spence Bridge in Northern Kentucky; Secretary of State Michael Adams tells lawmakers about the election law changes he's proposing; details on a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban slavery in Kentucky; and a Kentucky couple learns they're both dealing with the same life-changing diagnosis.
Jan 06, 2023•28 min
Lawmakers gavel in for the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly; advocates gather at the capitol to ask lawmakers not to reduce the state's income tax; advocates for decriminalizing marijuana also rallied in the rotunda in support of new draft legislation regarding cannabis; and President Joe Biden is preparing for a visit to Kentucky to discuss the Brent Spence Bridge project.
Jan 04, 2023•28 min
A look at the stories that highlighted 2022 in Kentucky.
Jan 03, 2023•27 min
Each week on Kentucky Edition, we bring you arts and culture stories from around Kentucky in a segment we call Tapestry.
Dec 31, 2022•49 min
From what could be a life-saving drug to new ways of fighting brain cancer, we look back at some of the amazing work taking place in hospitals and science labs right here in Kentucky.
Dec 30, 2022•28 min
From a lack of teachers in the classroom to some of the unique programs helping students learn, we'll look back at some of the success stories from around the state.
Dec 29, 2022•28 min
Kentucky has a variety of strengths that make it the best place to do business in the U.S. We will highlight a few cities where years of planning is beginning to pay off.
Dec 28, 2022•28 min
A look at some of the new AgTech projects coming to Kentucky, as well as some of the lingering issues impacting Kentucky farmers.
Dec 27, 2022•28 min
Highlighting the next generation of young people on a special episode of Kentucky Edition.
Dec 26, 2022•26 min
Gov. Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring bitterly cold temperatures. An act named for the late wife of Congressman Andy Barr is signed into law. Walmart agrees to pay Kentucky $53 million as part of an opioid addiction settlement. A substance abuse center focuses on gambling addiction in the state.
Dec 22, 2022•28 min
Gov. Beshear discusses rebuilding efforts in Eastern Kentucky; a state lawmaker who lost his re-election bid in November announces a new campaign; LG&E details its plan to retire some coal-fired power plants in Kentucky; and a look inside UPS Worldport in Louisville where it's the busiest time of the year.
Dec 21, 2022•28 min
Kentucky sets record for pediatric flu deaths; Gov. Beshear announces more than $15 million toward eviction relief in Lexington; plans to bring new life to a coal-fired power plant in Western KY; KET News Quiz host Kelsey Starks pays a visit to Mayfield Elementary School; KY Supreme Court justice is helping people gain free access to legal information.
Dec 20, 2022•28 min
How low water levels on the Mississippi River are impacting Kentuckians. State House Democrats announce their new leadership team. Bob Babbage and Trey Grayson preview the 2023 legislative session on Inside Kentucky Politics.
Dec 20, 2022•28 min
The Kentucky Supreme Court rules the state's school choice program is unconstitutional; and state lawmakers ask for updates following a riot at a youth detention center.
Dec 20, 2022•27 min
