Judge dismisses charges against former KY Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, a firefighter is recovering from serious burns suffered while battling a wildfire, Quiltweek draws a crowd to Western Kentucky, and the history of the Belle of Louisville.
Kentucky's incoming education commissioner discusses his vision for the Commonwealth, leaders in Louisville celebrate state budget, Lex Count releases numbers on homelessness in Lexington, what to know about recent pertussis cases, and how two emerging broods of cicadas might impact Kentucky.
University of Kentucky Healthcare announces it is acquiring Saint Claire Healthcare, and Eastern Kentucky University will start accepting SNAP benefits on campus.
Glitches and delays with FAFSA holding up college plans for some high school seniors, ‘State of the Air' report shows air quality in Louisville is getting worse, and New cancer center breaks ground at University of Kentucky.
Senator Mitch McConnell on U.S. Senate passing $95 billion in foreign aid, why University of Kentucky expert says killing non-compete agreements could hurt technology and science innovation, and a group creates space for older people in Lexington experiencing chronic loneliness.
Rally in Louisville against anti-crime bill banning homeless from public camping, Kentucky State University at odds with Kentucky State University Foundation, and woman continues her efforts to clean up Kentucky, one bag of trash at a time.
Advocates for the homeless rally against a new law in Kentucky as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors, and a recovery center for women and children expands in Southern Kentucky.
Congress seems on the verge of agreeing to more aid for Israel and Ukraine, despite outspoken opposition from some members of Kentucky's congressional delegation, and Kentucky's Senate President reacts to a big piece of legislation that didn't pass.
Districts across the state are having trouble getting kids to show up for school, Governor Beshear discusses bills signed this week, Daniel Cameron has formed a Politcal Action Committee called the 'All 120 Pac', a former Kentucky state auditor has passed away, and the city of Bowling Green is being recognized nationally for economic development.
Lawsuit filed over new vaping regulations passed by legislature and signed into law by governor, LMPD officers will see a pay raise under two collective bargaining agreements, and Covington man helps local and international artists get their music heard by putting it on cassette tape.
Senate Republican leaders talk about what they see as the big accomplishments this year, while Democrats say Republican colleagues did more harm than good this legislative session.
Safer Kentucky Act is signed into law after legislature overrides governor’s veto, bill outlining who can grow and sell medical marijuana heading to governor’s desk, and fans pack Rupp Arena to welcome new Universty of Kentucky men’s basketball coach, Mark Pope.
Lawmakers override vetoes from Governor Beshear on last two days of the session, General Assembly takes another step toward making medical marijuana accessible in state, and former University of Kentucky player Mark Pope picked to replace John Calipari.
Louisville Democrat’s push to get exemptions added to Kentucky’s abortion ban, Governor Beshear on why he signed, and vetoed, some of the bills passed by the General Assembly, University of Kentucky researchers’ possible solution to plastic pollution.
Coach John Calipari reportedly leaving the Wildcats for the Razorbacks, a NASA Solar System Ambassador from Kentucky is educating others about the total solar eclipse, and a Louisville nonprofit researching stem cells in space.
Governor Andy Beshear vetoes House Bill 5, the so-called Safer Kentucky Act, and a ceremony held in Louisville on one-year anniversary of the Old National Bank shooting.
Coach John Calipari officially announces he’s leaving UK, honoring organ donors and recipients during National Donate Life Month, and three Kentucky state parks are in the national spotlight.
Cleanup and damage assessment continues after 11 tornadoes hit Kentucky, Governor Beshear announces which bills passed by the legislature he either signed or vetoed, the factors that could dampen Monday’s solar eclipse experience.
The governor's office says Kentucky had 11 confirmed tornadoes on Tuesday, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Shelby County where he continued to make the case for U.S. support of Ukraine, and Paducah is rolling out the red carpet for starry-eyed travelers who want to watch the total solar eclipse.
Congress sets aside more money for a new federal prison in Eastern Kentucky but not everyone is thrilled, federal investigators close their case on a Louisville mass shooting, and Mondays on Main visits Paducah.
Lawmakers approve almost $3 billion in one-time expenditures from budget reserve fund, bill moves charitable gaming under independent horse racing and gaming corporation, Renee Shaw takes us Inside Kentucky Politics for a quick review of what passed, what's dead and what could be resurrected when lawmakers return in two weeks.
Kentucky General Assembly passes biennial budget worth more than $100 billion, a massive anti-crime bill known as the Safer Kentucky Act is on its way to the governor's desk, if a House measure becomes law, Kentuckians would have fewer options when they try to buy vapes or e-cigarettes, and hundreds gather at Western Kentucky University to protest a guest speaker.
Schools would have to beef up their background checks before hiring a teacher under bill, parents assured access to their child's medical records under bill passed in the Senate, some want to slow down a bill that would change Kentucky's gambling regulations, and Louisville is getting third preschool founded by former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
A contentious school safety bill that could place armed guards in schools is advancing, Senate committee discusses ways to keep students in school, and a push to create the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
A bill funding research at Kentucky's public universities is closer to final passage, the U.S. Department of Energy agrees to invest nearly a billion dollars into Kentucky, and a new report by the Alzheimer's Association reveals the top stressors for caregivers.
Panel considers whether parents should have total control over child's medical records, bill allowing pharmacists to vaccinate children 5 and older passes the General Assembly, lives saved thanks to Louisville family advocacy for treatment of extremely rare disease.
The KBE announces it choice for the next education commissioner, a UK senior testifies in favor of a bill to help protect students, Gov. Beshear announces a first-of-its-kind energy project in Kentucky, and a school system's innovative step to solve two growing issues.
A bill passed in the Senate and heading to the House would crack down on teens with guns.
A bill that some say targets drag performances clears another hurdle, cursive could soon be another requirment for Kentucky school children, and nearing a decision on the search for the state's next education commissioner.
The debate over school choice is moving from the statehouse to the ballot box after both chambers of the general assembly passed House Bill 2 last week. The ballot measure will ask voters if they want future lawmakers to explore school choice or put the whole idea to rest.
