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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 10, 2024 - Western Kentucky Marks Three Years Since Deadly Tornadoes Hit

Remembrance ceremony and dedication of eight new homes help mark three-year anniversary of deadly tornado outbreak in Western Kentucky, President-elect Donald Trump backs Kentuckian K.C. Crosbie to become co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and Olympic champion and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School graduate Lee Keifer receives the Andy Beshear Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dec 11, 202428 min

December 9, 2024 - Sen. McConnell Delivers a Warning to Members of His Own Party

Sen. McConnell delivers a speech that's seemingly critical of President-elect Trump, outgoing State Sen. Majority Leader describes what he'll focus on in retirement, remembering the first wife of former KY Governor John Y. Brown, and a Kentucky university working to make sure students on campus don't go hungry.

Dec 10, 202428 min

December 4, 2024 - SCOTUS Hears Case Involving Ban on Transgender Care for Minors

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors, the U.S. Dept. of Education is pushing states to set policies for cell phones in schools, a former employee accusses KCTCS of violating a state whistleblower law, and how you can help comfort a child during a crisis.

Dec 05, 202427 min

December 3, 2024 - State Task Force Asks for More Time to Examine JCPS

A state task force looking to overhaul JCPS asks for more time to complete its work, how one of the youngest incoming lawmakers in Kentucky is making a name for himself, how LMPD is investing in their own, more help for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and how you can help keep a child safe and warm this winter.

Dec 04, 202427 min

December 2, 2024 - Bob Gable, 'Titanic Figure' in KY GOP, Dies

Politicians react to the death of a longtime leader of the Republican Party of Kentucky, a former official with the KY FOP is reportedly under investigation, Kentucky State Parks launch a special craft beer, the state sets a record for apprenticeship participation rates, and coping with holiday grief.

Dec 03, 202427 min

November 26, 2024 - KY Town Votes to Dissolve its City Government

What's next for Bonnieville community after residents voted to dissolve their city government, why former KY Attorney General Daniel Cameron is praising Walmart's latest move, why people in nearly two dozen communities are being asked to hoard their recycling, and the state's first-ever confiscated alcohol auction.

Dec 02, 202428 min

November 22, 2024 - New Leadership for State House Democrats

State House Democrats vote for a new leadership team, Secretary of State Michael Adams pushes for mandatory civics classes in Kentucky public schools, and a Thanksgiving byproduct that would normally end up down the drain or in a landfill is getting a second life, thanks to researchers at the University of Kentucky.

Dec 02, 202428 min

November 19, 2024 - Lamakers, Students Push for Tougher Rules for Vape Sales

Lawmakers and students say the state needs to do more to crack down on underage vape sales, a task force looking to overhaul JCPS has no plans of winding down, recognizing family friendly schools, a KY county is losing hundreds of coal jobs, and visiting an art gallery that doubles as a speakeasy.

Nov 20, 202428 min
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