Four different tornados touched down in Kentucky on Wednesday, an Eastern Kentucky IGA reopens its doors nine months after the floods, a state senate leader praises lawmakers’ work during the 2023 session, and see what’s new and improved at the Louisville Slugger museum.
A Kentucky nature preserve loses a legal battle over a proposed natural gas pipeline, Kentucky’s only private historically black college responds to the Department of Justice’s report about Louisville police misconduct, one Kentucky university is making the transition from military to civilian life a little easier for some of its students, and a non-profit is turning bourbon barrels into bowties.
Another severe weather event hits Western Kentucky causing damage to one city’s downtown area, a domestic violence center in Louisville is looking to hire, one program in Louisville is giving small business owners the “Power to Prosper”, and an Eastern Kentucky native is receiving one of county music’s highest honors.
The military says weather is slowing the investigation into a crash involving two Black Hawk helicopters that killed nine servicemembers, Gov. Beshear signs the medical marijuana bill and the sports betting bill into law, and why educators are turning to D&D in the classroom.
Nine servicemembers stationed at Fort Campbell were killed in a helicopter crash, lawmakers send bills legalizing medical marijuana and sports betting to the governor's desk, the Senate holds an impeachment hearing and trial for the first time in 135 years, and a Lexington chef is honored in a big way.
Lawmakers override Gov. Beshear's veto making SB 150 law, a lawmaker calls for Kentucky's Education Commissioner to be removed, the maker of "skill games" sues Kentucky over a bill banning the machines, and the FDA approves an over-the-counter version of Narcan.
Bills continue to become law without Gov. Beshear's signature, flags are lowered to half staff in honor of the victims of a school shooting in Nashville, a new study looks at why some children are more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension, and a program that's getting older adults active.
Gov. Beshear signs three bills into law aimed at helping protect children from abuse, a law that would make hazing a felony is signed into law, why Beshear says he vetoed a different bill, new radio ads call for people to oppose SB 150, and some Kentucky students put their spellings skills to the test.
Gov. Beshear vetoes a bill banning gender-transitioning medical care for trans youth, the number of registered voters declines in most Kentucky counties, Kentucky veterans and their families have a new housing option in Lexington, and Richmond celebrates Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.
A drag show scheduled in Prestonsburg was cancelled after threats of violence, Sen. Paul wants to get rid of the job once held by Dr. Fauci, Kelly Craft releases a new campaign ad, Dr. Aaron Thompson discusses KSU, and more distillery news for central Kentucky.
A state audit into Kentucky State University finds sloppy record keeping and millions in spending that can’t be explained, Kentucky’s Secretary of State is pushing for more people to vote in the May primary, there’s good news about the Health of America’s racehorses, and we talk to the couple behind Wood and Clay.
A look at some of the bills with a chance to head to the governor's desk next week, SB 150 is debated on Kentucky Tonight, a Senate impeachment committee hears evidence against a former commonwealth's attorney, and a program where students become the teachers.
A bill designed to inject federal funding into Kentucky hospitals is signed into law, a look at some of the high profile bills waiting for action by the governor, Kentucky's education commissioner speaks out against "anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation," and the impact former president Jimmy Carter made on a Kentucky woman's life.
A bill affecting transgender youth clears the Kentucky legislature, a bill to legalize medical marijuana hangs in the balance, how Kentucky colleges are addressing the teacher shortage, and how a partnership is helping one police department fight hunger.
A controversial bill impacting the LGBTQ community gets hung up in Frankfort, a bill that would make hazing a felony is a step closer to becoming law, a bill allowing guns on college campuses appears dead, and it looks like Kentucky will have to wait before giving a green light to autonomous vehicles.
A historic advancement on a bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky, a bill to ban so-called gray machines is headed to the governor's desk, a bill to approve sports betting in Kentucky moves forward, some GOP senators say a new version of a bill preventing gender transition services for minors goes too far, and highlighting bourbon's importance in Kentucky.
Marking three years since the death of Breonna Taylor, legislation that would give parents greater ability to challenge school materials advances, a bill that provides a tax break on the bourbon industry clears two big hurdles, and seniors in Bowling Green show off their take on this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The first negative political ad by a GOP gubernatorial candidate is out, the Senate passes a bill meant to stop adult performances in public spaces, a bill that would let nurse practitioners prescribe controlled substances is headed to the governor's desk, and why one sleep expert says it would be a mistake to make daylight saving permanent.
Sen. McConnell is hospitalized with a concussion, a bill putting a new process in place for teacher misconduct allegations moves forward, Kentucky is a step closer from not having to enforce federal firearms bans, an interview with Rep. Timoney who wants to ban gray machines, and how students are helping Kentuckians who are still without power.
The DOJ releases its report regarding LMPD practices, a sports betting bill is heard in Frankfort, a bill to outlaw gray machines is revived, Sen. McConnell distances himself from a Fox News host, and power continues to be restored following a major wind storm.
Kentucky continues to clean up after last Friday's storms and high winds, a bill that removes the ability of a postsecondary education institution to restrict a gun owners' ability to carry firearms on campus passes out of committee, and the Kentucky Senate moves two bills that seek to improve the state’s juvenile justice facilities.
Severe weather leads to damage and power outages across Kentucky, legislation to ban so-called gray machines is derailed, and why you're paying more at the pump.
The Kentucky General Assembly moved two controversial bills that opponents say put transgender people at risk, debate may soon begin on a medical marijuana bill, the newest member of the Kentucky State Senate is sworn in, Louisville's mayor announces several investments in the police department, and an update on confirmed cases of measles in Kentucky.
A bill to reorganize Kentucky's DJJ clears a senate committee, hundreds gather in support of the CROWN Act, fentanyl test strips would not be considered drug paraphernalia under a newly proposed bill, the Safe at Home Act clears the full Senate, and how anti-hunger advocates are battling food insecurity in Kentucky.
Sweeping changes to Kentucky's juvenile justice system are gaining momentum, details on a bill that would set standards for teacher misconduct allegations, local leaders debate the impact of a proposed tax break for the bourbon industry, a Republican candidate for governor says he's for medical marijuana, and the history behind the American Printing House for the Blind.
A third confirmed case of the measles is reported in Kentucky, U.S. Congressman James Comer is launching another investigation into the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, KSP has begun training its largest class of cadets in nearly a decade, and a Lexington educator is finding creative ways to incorporate Chat GPT into his classroom while also promoting the importance of integrity.
A bill that would let nurse practitioners prescribe controlled substances passes the Senate, a new poll suggests a majority of Kentuckians oppose at least one part of a bill dealing with transgender students, marking one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a celebration in Frankfort of Kentucky's largest industry.
Another bill that would give parents more say over the education system passes a Senate committee, Governor Andy Beshear says efforts to solve Kentucky's teacher shortage problem won't work unless teachers get raises, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams says it's time to mask more than voting rolls of victims of domestic violence, some exceptions to Kentucky's near-total ban on abortions could become law under a newly filed bill, and AARP state leadership rallies for lowering prescription ...
Students from a school in Louisville walked out of class in protest of Senate Bill 150, doctors rally at the state capitol to support a bill which reforms the "prior authorization" process, a new bill would restore abortion access in Kentucky, Cassie Chambers Armstrong wins a special election in the 19th Senate District, and an introduction to the Women's Club of Louisville.
A state lawmaker discusses why slot-like gaming machines should be banned in Kentucky, a bill that could determine the makeup of the Kentucky Board of Education advances, meet a new state Senator representing part of Central Kentucky, how a group is getting small produce farmers back on their feet, and why thousands of people are flocking to Asbury University.
