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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 4, 2024 - KY Sees Massive Turnout for Early Voting

Nearly 800,000 Kentuckians cast their vote before Election Day, a look at who could replace Sen. McConnell as the GOP's Senate leader, the first conviction of a LMPD officer involved in the Breonna Taylor raid, and a look inside the Frazier History Museum.

Nov 06, 202428 min

November 1, 2024 - KY Politicians Debate the Electoral College

Gov. Beshear bashes the Electoral College and sparks a backlash from Republican leaders, Sec. Adams says early voting numbers are unprecedented, a new campaign to help Kentuckians improve their health, and the toll of turning back the clocks.

Nov 04, 202428 min

October 31, 2024 - Turnout for Early Voting Exceeds Some Expectations

Turnout for early voting exceeds expectations, Gov. Beshear makes a plea to elect more Democrats in state government, Black faith leaders discuss their opposition to amendment 2, Kentucky plans two lotteries for medical cannabis despensaries, and Lexington's mayor speaks out against a proposed solar panel farm.

Nov 01, 202428 min

October 30, 2024 - How Fayette Co. is Preparing for Election Day

How Fayette County is prepairing for Election Day, will Americans accept the results of the 2024 election, a jury is again in charge of Brett Hankison's fate, celebrating Access Soup Kitchen, and the Louisville Orchestra teams up with rapper Jack Harlow.

Oct 31, 202428 min

October 28, 2024 - Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program Takes Another Step Forward

A lottery is held to determine which businesses will be allowed to cultivate and process medical marijuana, another sign that turnout could be high for Kentucky's General Election, a new federal prison is approved in Eastern Kentucky, a partnership to bring health clinics to various parts of the state, and why the owner of a cabin in the Red River Gorge says it's haunted.

Oct 29, 202428 min

October 24, 2024 - Death Penalty Remains on Hold in Kentucky

The Kentucky Supreme Court rules to allow the state's ban on the death penalty to remain in place, Gov. Tim Walz brings the presidential campaign to Kentucky, Sen. McConnell distances himself from certain Trump policies, debating the merits of fluoride in drinking water, and discussing Kentucky's medical cannabis program.

Oct 25, 202428 min

October 23, 2024 - State. Sen. Johnnie Turner Dies

State Sen. Johnnie Turner dies weeks after a mowing accident, what an early indicator could mean for election turnout, a forum focused on the so-called school choice amendment, Sen. McConnell reflects on his legacy, UK and Toyota celebrate a 30-year partnership, and a new history exhibit focused on the Black community in Berea.

Oct 24, 202428 min

October 22, 2024 - Tim Walz Coming to Kentucky

Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, will be in Louisville Wednesday, to speak at a campaign reception on behalf of the Harris Victory fund, Kentucky Opioid Symposium highlights the work being done to fight Kentucky's opioid epidemic, and new partnership is bringing mental health services to some of Clark County’s youngest students.

Oct 23, 202428 min

October 21, 2024 - Understanding Kentucky's Housing Crisis

What a legislative task force is learning about the reaons for Kentucky's housing crisis, what lawmakers are learning from an audit of JCPS, why a mother with Kentucky ties says school choice is working for her family, takeaways from the annual SOAR Summit, and how to get more young women into aviation.

Oct 22, 202428 min

October 17, 2024 - League of Women Voters Working to Mobilize Young Voters

The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is working to mobilize the youth vote, a group of health organizations argue a constitutional amendment is bad for student health, where Sen. Paul says he disagrees with former President Trump, a major road project may be completed ahead of schedule, and a large addiction recovery program closes more centers.

Oct 18, 202428 min

October 16, 2024 - Young Relatives of KY Supreme Court Justice Candidate Killed

The granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Judge Pamela Goodwine die in a car crash, Republicans in Bowling Green discuss local politics, lawmakers discuss school test scores, when a new area code will be needed in Kentucky, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and an emphasis on supporint street art in Lexington.

Oct 17, 202428 min

October 11, 2024 - TikTok's Internal Documents Uncovered

A Kentucky journalist uncovers substantial internal concerns about TikTok's harms on underage youth, a Kentucky-based agriculture company uses drones to help hurricane survivors, a look at some key state house races, and Lexington is preparing for its 250th birthday.

Oct 14, 202428 min

October 10, 2024 - Family Court Judge Discusses New State Truancy Law

A family court judge discusses Kentucky's new state truancy law, the Attorney General's office is launching a new office in Louisville, new affordable housing in Lexington, more than $18 million is going to several cities for infrastructure projects, and a Grammy-winning artist is donating her life's work to a Kentucky college.

Oct 11, 202428 min

October 9, 2024 - Kentucky Sues TikTok, Claiming it's Designed to be Addictive to Kids

Kentucky sues TikTok and claims the app is harming the mental health of kids, a state lawmaker wants to make parents liable if their child causes gun violence, Lexington is a step closer to declaring gun violence a public health threat, an update from KYTC on making roads ready for driverless vehicles, and a trip to Paducah where the works of Helen LaFrance are on display.

Oct 10, 202428 min

October 7, 2024 - How Utility Workers from Kentucky are Helping Other States Rebound from a Major Hurricane

Utility workers deployed out-of-state are helping communities hit hardest by Helene, Kentuckians mark one year since Hamas attacked Israel, lawmakers view data showing how JCPS graduates fare after high school, Kentucky's Secretary of State launches a campaign to increase early voting, and go inside a testing lab that was the first in the state to get a medical cannabis business license.

Oct 08, 202428 min

October 2, 2024 - Kentucky Utilities Responds to Rumor of Manpower Shortage

Kentucky Utilities responds to a rumored claim that the power company sent workers out of state to storm-raged areas and weren't left with the sufficient manpower to deal with the electric outages in Kentucky, the honor Time magazine is giving to one Kentucky politician and, the excitement of the Summer Olympics in Paris, France is on display in Paris, Kentucky.

Oct 03, 202428 min

October 1, 2024 - Kentucky is Sending Help to States Hit Hard by Hurricane Helene

Kentucky's Air National Guard is deployed to North Carolina to help in the wake of Hurricane Helene, new details in the case of a Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a local judge, why masks could soon be banned again in Louisville, and a group continues to help school districts in Eastern Kentucky impacted by the 2022 flooding.

Oct 02, 202428 min

September 27, 2024 - Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall in Florida and Causes Damage in Kentucky

A powerful hurricane makes landfall in Florida and causes damage across Kentucky, the superintendent of the state's largest school district announces his resignation, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle praise a new multi-million dollar center in Louisivlle, Kentucky sues Express Scripts, liquor distributors ask Kentucky lawmakers to regulate Delta-infused drinks similar to the way alcohol is regulated, and a first of its kind in college basketball.

Sep 30, 202428 min

September 26, 2024 - A Powerful Hurricane is Expected to Bring Heavy Rain to Kentucky

Bracing for the remnants of Hurriane Helene, a new program to help keep hearing-impaired Kentuckians safe during severe weather, a look at Kentucky's glaring workforce shortage in the healthcare industry, the first license is issued for the state's medical cannabis program, and federal legislation to help ensure the bourbon industry continues to thrive.

Sep 27, 202428 min

September 25, 2024 - Groups Both For and Against Amendment 2 Make Their Case to Voters

Groups for and against a constitutional amendment lay out their arguments for voters, Gov. Beshear's ultimatum for a Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge, new calls for a state lawmaker to resign, an injured state senator is improving, a new mental health professional arrives in the Bluegrass, and bringing Louisville's rich heritage of gospel music to the forefront.

Sep 26, 202428 min
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