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Kentucky Edition

KET presents a new weeknight series that features reporting from across Kentucky examining complex regional and statewide issues in relevant, meaningful ways.

From education to the economy, agriculture to healthcare, business to the arts, Kentucky Edition, hosted by Renee Shaw, will summarize the day's major developments and explore Kentucky's fascinating people, places and events.
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Episodes

November 9, 2023 - More Than 60 Wildfires Are Burning In Southeastern Kentucky

More than 60 wildfires are burning in southeastern Kentucky, Gov. Beshear is asked about future political aspirations after winning a second term, Congressman McGarvy launches his reelection bid, how the USDA is trying to correct decades of loan discrimination, & new guidelines for lung cancer screening.

Nov 13, 202328 min

November 7, 2023 - Recap Of What State Office Candidates Said On Campaign Trail

It's Election Day. We catch up with the candiates for governor on their last day of campaigning and recap what all 14 candidates for statewide office had to say on the campaign trail, a state of emergency declared in Harlan County as several wildfires burn in the area, Franklin County middle school students start the Kind Line to spread positivity.

Nov 08, 202328 min

November 6th, 2023 - The Candidates Make A Final Pitch To Voters

The candidates make a final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day, the challenges facing Kentucky's courts, bus driver woes continue in the state's largest school district, books removed from school libraries in one district are returned, and helping families have food on the table for Thanksgivng.

Nov 07, 202328 min

November 3, 2023 - What A New Poll Says About Kentucky's Governor's Race

What a new poll says about Kentucky's governor's race, we catch up with the candidates on the campaign trail, a look at the down ballot races, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean talks about her commitment to a Kentucky city, and a reminder to "fall back" this Sunday.

Nov 07, 202328 min

November 2, 2023 - Early Voting Gets Underway In Kentucky

Early voting gets underway in Kentucky, a local rapper tags along with a gubernatorial candidate's campaign, a political media consultant discusses how campaign ads are planned and tracked, a Kentucky man is sentenced for his role in the riots on Jan. 6, and universities explain how they'd like to spend state funds.

Nov 03, 202328 min

November 1, 2023 - KDE Releases The 2023 School Report Card

KDE releases the 2023 school report card, we hear from voters in what could be a key county in the governor's race, a Kentucky law could go before the U.S. Supreme Court, and a collapse and old coal plant kills one and traps another.

Nov 02, 202328 min

October 30, 2023 - Gubernatorial Candidates Tour The State On Bus

Gubernatorial candidates launch a bus tour in the final days of the campaign, survivors of a mass shooting in Louisville are planning to sue a gun maker, the federal trial begins for a former officer involved in the Breonna Taylor shooting, and rain can't stop one Halloween tradition.

Nov 02, 202328 min

October 25, 2023 - The Gubernatorial Candidates Meet For Their Final Debate

The gubernatorial candidates meet for their final debate, the U.S. finally has a Speaker of the House, Kentucky journalism loses a legend and pioneer, how a shortage of doctors and nurses is impacting small regions of the state, and how students are gaining a better understanding of where their food comes from.

Oct 27, 202328 min

October 23, 2023 - Candidates For Governor Meet For A Third Debate

Candidates for governor meet for a third debate, a symposium focused on gun violence, the state's highest court hears a case about ballistics analysis, how one county is keeping recidivism down, a UAW strike expansion, and a check of how sports wagering in Kentucky is going.

Oct 25, 202328 min

October 17, 2023 - The Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off Again

Kentucky's gubernatorial candidates square off in another debate, Ford is calling on autoworkers to end a month-long strike, the FTC is investigating a company that's installing high-tech weapon detection systems in KY, and a Congressman from Kentucky is floated to be the next Speaker of the House.

Oct 18, 202328 min

October 12, 2023 - The UAW Strike Expands To Louisville

The UAW strike expands to Louisville, the candidates for governor meet for a debate, new details about the state's youth detention centers, a non-profit teaching food-related skills to students, and news of another eclipse.

Oct 13, 202328 min

October 11, 2023 - Daniel Cameron Answers Questions About Race

Daniel Cameron answers questions about race as it relates to his bid for governor, the KBE releases its list of legislative priorities, good news for a group of Kentuckians stuck in Israel, marking the end of an era at the Blue Grass Army Depot, and a Spanish teacher turned artist discusses her recent award.

Oct 12, 202328 min

October 9. 2023 - Local Reaction To Yet Another War In The Middle East

Local reaction to yet another war in the Middle East, some Kentuckians are thankful to get out of Israel after the conflict started, the deadline to register to vote draws near, two new programs hope to address Kentucky's health care worker shortage, and a Kentucky folk artist hopes to inspire others.

Oct 10, 202328 min

October 5, 2023 - Results Of A New Poll In Kentucky's Governor's Race

Results of a new poll in Kentucky's governor's race, abortion is now being discussed in down-ballot races, sports betting is off to a big start in Kentucky, UK is launching a new research center, a program that's teach teenagers relationship guidance and safety, and a big honor for a Lexington author.

Oct 06, 202328 min

October 3, 2023 - Governor Andy Beshear Announces His New Infrastructure Proposal

Governor Andy Beshear announces his new infrastructure proposal, nearly 14-million dollars are being awarded to help address the opioid epidemic, jailers meet in Western Kentucky to discuss problems they face running the state’s jails, the U.S. House has ousted Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, and the start of fall also means the start of flu season.

Oct 04, 202327 min

September 29, 2023 - A Ruling And A New Lawsuit Complicate A New KY Law

A ruling and a new lawsuit complicate a new and controversial KY law, Daniel Cameron discusses his stance on the state's abortion ban, Ryan Quarles has a new job, Sen. McConnell reacts to the death of Sen. Feinstein, and WKU is working with NASA on an app to help us learn about the sun.

Oct 02, 202328 min
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