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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

December 21, 2023 - Another Longtime Lawmaker is Hanging It Up

Another longtime lawmaker is hanging it up, part three of our series on sports betting, a new bourbon project's coming to Lexington, a cancer experts discusses Lt. Coleman's recent surgery, and capturing the stories of those who survived a catastrophic weather event.

Dec 22, 202328 min

December 19, 2023 - Reaction to Gov. Beshear's Budget Address

Reaction to Gov. Beshear's budget address, how new leadership could impact Kentucky's ibogaine research, a state lawmaker looks to elevate her title, Rupp Arena's flooring woes, and scams to be on the lookout for this holiday season.

Dec 20, 202328 min

December 18, 2023 - A State Senator is Recovering from a Serious Injury

A State Senator is recovering from a serious injury, a lawsuit surrounding abortion in Kentucky has been dropped, a KY Congressman endorses Trump while another finds himself in the middle of the debate, and a city records its first flu-related death of the season as cases keep rising.

Dec 19, 202328 min

December 14, 2023 - The State's Highest Court Upholds a Redistricting Case

The state's highest court upholds a redistricting case, a mass shooting survivor discusses her efforts to push for gun reform, lawmakers discuss how to handle the state's record rainy day fund, a former KY governor will lie in state, and mother nature adds to he holiday lights this week.

Dec 19, 202328 min

December 11, 2023 - Remembering Former Gov. Julian Carroll

Remembering former Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll, a historian discusses some of the significance of Inauguration Day, a former state lawmakers wants his old job back, could passenger rail service be coming to Kentucky, and why decking the halls makes your spirits bright.

Dec 12, 202328 min

December 7, 2023 - Kentucky’s Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey is Resigning

Kentucky’s justice and public safety cabinet secretary Kerry Harvey is resigning, Governor Beshear reacts to the state auditor’s conclusions about the Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, Jacqueline Coleman shares her view about expanding school choice options, Kentucky’s teacher shortage is getting worse, and Russell Webber will resign from his House seat to become deputy treasurer.

Dec 08, 202327 min

December 4, 2023 - Why You May Want to Reconsider Putting Off Your Flu Shot

Why you may want to reconsider putting off your flu shot, testimonials about the power of Ibogaine were shared at a Kentucky summit, an appeals court rules the state legislature acted unconstitutionally, what kind of weather can we expect this winter, and the history of GE in Louisville.

Dec 05, 202328 min

November 27, 2023 - Another Lawmaker Says They Won't Seek Re-Election

Another lawmaker says they won't seek re-election, cause of train derailment released, a re-elected Republican says his party is making a mistake, could state employees get another pay raise, a new effort to save lives during the harsh winter weather, and why families are relocating to Kentucky.

Nov 29, 202327 min

November 24, 2023 - Focusing On Literacy

The 2023 Kentucky School Report Card and a recent report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress both showed more than half of Kentucky students are not proficient readers.

Nov 25, 202328 min

November 20, 2023 - Recounting Rosalynn Carter's Trip To Eastern Kentucky

Recounting Rosalynn Carter's trip to Eastern Kentucky, lawmakers question if Kentucky's energy grid can meet winter demands, why the state is encouraging Kentuckians to avoid going to county clerk offices in early January, and taking you inside the Kentucky Performing Arts.

Nov 21, 202328 min

November 17, 2023 - New Scholarships Are Coming For UK’s Rural Physician Leadership Program

New scholarships are coming for UK’s Rural Physician Leadership Program to address the doctor shortage in small towns and rural parts of Kentucky, the Kentucky Hospital Association has formed partnerships to combat the critical workforce challenges they are facing, and federal prosecutors haven’t decided whether they will retry Brett Hankison for his role in the Breonna Taylor case.

Nov 20, 202328 min

November 16, 2023 - 2023 Kids Count Date Book Analyzes The Wellbeing of Kentucky Kids

The 2023 Kids Count Date Book is out, which analyzes the wellbeing of Kentucky kids, there’s a hung jury in the Brett Hankison case, the crews fighting the eastern Kentucky wildfires are getting more outside assistance, the U.S. Senate approved the proposed spending plan, and Louisville’s Metro Council passed an “anti-displacement” ordinance to fight Gentrification.

Nov 17, 202328 min

November 15, 2023 - Group Will Spend Millions To Help Democrats Win Back Seats In Kentucky

A national Democratic group will spend millions to help Kentucky Democrats running for the General Assembly in 2024, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell responds to threats and violence happening within the U.S. Capitol, Hal Rogers files to run again for the U.S. House, Bullitt County is the future home of 500 new jobs, and Kentuckians react to loan payments starting back up after 3 years.

Nov 16, 202328 min

November 14, 2023 - A Veteran Member Of The State Senate Says He Won't Run Again

A veteran member of the State Senate says he won't run again, Republican leaders say they're open to discussing exceptions to the state's abortion ban, a jury starts deliberations in the case against Brett Hankison, and where KY stands when it comes to kindergartners opting out from school vaccination requirements.

Nov 15, 202327 min

November 13, 2023 - Kentucky's Wildfire Crisis Takes A Deadly Turn

Kentucky's wildfire crisis takes a deadly turn, five soldiers based at Fort Campbell die in a helicopter crash, why Kentucky veterans may not always be getting the care they deserve, how you can help Kentucky beat Tennessee, and a push to end "source of income" discrimination in Lexington.

Nov 15, 202328 min
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