State Rep. Grossberg steps down from Kentucky's Anti-Semitism Task Force, Kentucky's firefighters tell lawmakers their state retirement and healthcare plans aren't working for them, a state lawmaker's response to a satircal social media post, and a Kentucky university hosts a space conference.
Lexington sees a spike in overdoses, see who will be Kentucky's newest chief justice, Kentucky's only historically black college us under new leadership, Congressman Comer's criticism of the Democratic candidate for V.P., a ceremony honoring POW/MIA, and record-breaking crowds for the world's largest bourbon and music festival in Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear joins a growing chorus on calling for a state lawmaker to resign, new details about a Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge, conclusive evidence confirms the identity of a body found in Laurel County, why some say too many Kentucky parents are serving time behind bars, another police training academy in the state, and how a group of seniors are aging gracefully through dance.
A 12-day manhunt for the suspect accused of shooting at vehicles along I75 in Laurel County appears to be over after Kentucky State Police announce a body was found near the scene, Kentucky native and sexual abuse survivor Hadley Duvall is featured in a new campaign ad from Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and, there's a new and reimagined "Kentucky Show" at the Frazier History Museum.
Gov. Beshear signs an executive order banning conversion therapy, the Family Foundation calls the move unlawful, Sen. McConnell says a partial government shutdown would hurt fellow Republicans, celebrating Farmer Appreciation Day, the Isaiah House celebrates its largest graduation in history, new mammography requirements by the FDA, and a program that's putting barbers in public schools.
A sheriff's deputy is shot and killed in Russell County, police are scaling back their manhunt for the I-75 shooting suspect, university presidents discuss DEI with lawmakers, critics and supporters of Amendment 2 debate the issue, a voter registration drive on national voter registration day, and 57 recent honorees prove age is just a number.
State Sen. Johnnie Turner is critically injured in a mowing accident, Kentucky's two U.S. Senators react to news of an apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump, LMPD has its sixth police chief in four years, UK breaks enrollment records, a conversation with KCTCS President Ryan Quarles, and the Sundance Film Festival takes Kentucky off its list of potential host cities.
Groups both for and against Amendment 2 are working overtime in Kentucky, KCTCS President Ryan Quarles discusses DEI, a childcare organization in Northern Kentucky serving kindergartners through college students, a discussion with the president of LINK NKY, and a look at the history of Northern Kentucky.
A national group launches a campaign ad in Kentucky in support of a constitutional amendment, Gov. Beshear provides an update on the victims injured in a mass shooting as the manhunt continues, a one-on-one interview with NKU's president, how different regions of NKY feel about the state's medical marijuana program, and why Covington is a national model for creating a vibrant public art scene.
Firefighters and other first responders gathered in Louisville to remember the more than 3,000 people killed 23 years ago in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Northern Kentucky University students give their perspective on Tuesday night’s presidential debate between former Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and, how immigrants helped shape Northern Kentucky.
Kentucky's Attorney General is requesting $3.6 million from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission for a new anti-drug campaign, the LRC votes to move forward with its investigation into a state lawmaker, a new Kentucky Teacher of the Year is named, a look at the past and present of the Northern Kentucky region, and an effort to protect Kentucky citizens from fallen victim to scams.
Police give an update on the search for man wanted after shooting five people along I-75 in Laurel County, A.G. Coleman wants to spend millions on a new statewide opioid prevention program, how CVG is helping NKY take flight, why visitors flock to Newport on the Levee, and a German staple that's been passed down through generations is still going strong in Covington.
The Republican Party of Kentucky breaks ground on a new headquarters, Congressman Barr files paperwork to get former President Donald Trump on the November ballot in Kentucky, more calls for a state lawmaker to resign, Gov. Beshear says legalized betting exceeded expectations in the first year of it becoming legal in Kentucky, and a push to roll up your sleeves as Kentucky faces a blood shortage.
Kentucky's A.G. greenlights crackdown of so-called "risk-free" games, Gov. Beshear says applications for KY's medical marijuana program exceeded expectations, two post-secondary institutions team up to help students overcome a financial barrier to getting a four-year degree, big news for a hospital in Louisville's West End, and how farmers are handling dry conditions ahead of the fall harvest.
A judge is pushing the Beshear administration and Auditor Ball's office to work out a disagreement themselves, a Kentucky-based spirits maker ends its DEI policies, enrollment swells for KCTCS, Sen. McConell gives advice ahead of the next presidential debate, teens looking to get their driver's license have new options, and a Kentuckian shines for Team USA in the Paralympics.
The application window for businesses applying for a licenses to participate in Kentucky's medical cannabis program closed Friday after receiving more than 2,600 applications, Rep. Kulkarni is selected to be the Democratic nominee in a special election, KY is helping western states fight wildfires, how a program helps recruit and train community health workers to fill gaps in underserved areas, and a look at some of the events that happened This Week in Kentucky History.
The attorney general is weighing in again on who can and can't campaign for constitutional amendments on Kentucky's ballot, but this time with a different opinion, another university is shuttering its office related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and, the National Corvette Museum celebrates a milestone.
Both sides of the school choice issue weigh in as Kentuckians get set to decide this November whether public money can be used for private schools, findings from a new report on school safety in Kentucky and, a University of Kentucky entomologist explains why the risk of getting mosquito-borne viruses could be greater this year.
A legislative task force considering how the state could overhaul Jefferson County Public Schools hears directly from students, teachers and parents, Dolly Parton makes a stop in Kentucky to celebrate a major milestone for the Imagination Library and, a Louisville program that's making ballet accessible to all.
Debate continues over the design of bathroom stalls in a new Kentucky school, a lawmaker applauds Auditor Ball's lawsuit targeting Gov. Beshear, a closer look at the Safe at Home Act, a state representative is arrested for a second DUI, Philip Morris expands its footprint in KY, and a competition that's inspiring seniors to go for gold in their golden years.
Members of Kentucky's legislative task force on housing got an update on the housing needs facing the state and, as lawmakers found out, those needs are different depending on where you are in the state, Kentucky’s auditor is taking the governor to court over access to a state database and, firefighters from around the world gather in Lexington to compete in the Firefighter Challenge Classic.
Lawmakers press election officials about the possibility of non-citizens casting votes in Kentucky elections, posters to promote Safe Haven Baby Boxes to be displayed at Kentucky high schools and, program offers those with special needs the opportunity to experience what it’s like to show an animal at the Kentucky State Fair
Joe and Kelly Craft nabbed the prized ham for the fourth year in a row, shelling out $10.5 million at the annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair. New, high-tech equipment designed to reduce wrong-way crashes will soon be put to the test in Kentucky and, a pediatrician with Norton Healthcare debunks a few common myths about head lice.
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto tells UK community it’s time to make changes following announcement the Office for Institutional Diversity was being dissolved. Kentucky is on track to make another cut to state income taxes. Finding art and culture at the Kentucky State Fair.
Governor Andy Beshear was among dozens of speakers who shared the stage on the first night of the Democratic Nation Convention in Chicago. Some state lawmakers say bathroom designs for a new Fayette County middle school defy state law. Researchers at the University of Louisville using virtual reality to treat patients with eating disorders.
Police say a man killed two people and injured a third in a shooting outside a Hardin Co. courthouse, lawmakers continue to discuss the future of JCPS, it's move-in day on UK's campus, how Metcalfe County is helping freshman make the jump to high school, and how a newly approved device is helping treat opioid disorders in Kentucky.
State Representative Daniel Grossberg is asking for the complaint against him to be dismissed, calling the investigation "baseless,” "meritless" and a "travesty." Senator Rand Paul's State Office is officially up and running in its new location. Sights and sounds from the 120th Kentucky State Fair.
A state representative accused of inappropriate interactions with women loses his committee assignments, Gov. Beshear answers a question about a cabinet post if Kamala Harris wins, the Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments in an open-records case, a look back at two former slaves who started a construction company, horses help train mental health professionals, and the Kentucky State Fair.
More than 41,000 students in Kentucky's second-largest district return to the classroom, a Southern Kentucky district deletes a social media post opposing a constitutional amendment, Kentucky is home to a new Joint Force Headquarters in Frankfort, meet the volunteers who are helping repair wheelchairs in Louisville, and why a Lexington dance group is on a mission to make dance more inclusive.
Kentucky’s attorney general discusses a new state law outlawing A.I. generated child pornography and the possession of child sex dolls. A Google representative speaks to members of Kentucky’s General Assembly about artificial intelligence. How one eastern Kentucky city is using a new system to track potential flood dangers.
