Walmart says prices are expected to go up because of tariffs, how tariffs are impacting Kentucky retailers, Kentucky's Auditor sues the Beshear administration over 2024 legislation, more rounds of severe weather are expected in Kentucky, and catch up with actor and Lexington-native Josh Hopkins.
A group of Kentucky students say the education system has failed them and want a judge to allow their lawsuit against the state to continue, a lawsuit against a new vaping law in Kentucky is dismissed, JCPS adopts a policy banning cell phones, and three Kentucky teens are honored for their heroic actions.
Former Democratic House leader Cherlynn Stevenson launches her campaign for Kentucky's 6th Congressional Distirct, a Kentucky Congressman is leading the committee looking at making changes to Medicaid, Sen. Rand Paul says it would be a mistake for the President to accept a plane as a gift from Qatar, and some Lexington high school students are awarded scholarships to study ways of addressing the root causes of gun violence.
The U.S. and China agree to a 90-day truce in their trade war, Sen. Rand Paul discusses tariffs with business leaders in Louisville, two earthquakes were felt over the weekend in Kentucky, and a state historic site is recognized as a National Historical Landmark.
A new report says 2025 is so far the wettest year on record for the state of Kentucky, why Mammoth Cave National Park could soon get bigger, and who Gov. Beshear is reportedly encouraging to run for Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District.
The state sees another drop in the number of people killed on Kentucky highways, an American is elected as the new pope, Kentucky's Congressman discusses what's next for Medicaid, a special graduation ceremony for some UK students, and a new youth Poet Laureate in Lexington.
A state lawmaker talks about potential new legislation after her Facebook pictures were uploaded to a porn site, Kentucky's legislative leaders discuss how federal trends could impact next year's state budget, state leaders honor those who helped reduce fatal overdoses, and a new report says Kentucky teachers are compensated nearly $100,000 a year.
What air travelers without a REAL ID can expect, Kentucky celebrates a decline in overdose deaths, a new hospital focused on cancer care for rural Kentucky, a Kentuckian in need of a kidney finds a living donor in his neighborhood, the emcee for Fancy Farm is announced, and why there won't be a Triple Crown winner this year.
A non-profit is helping parents talk to their kids about substance use, Gov. Beshear says he's working to improve efficiency at the state's regional driver licensing offices, Murray State University has a new president, vaccine rates fall in Kentucky, a Boone County mother is speaking out after her teenage daughter died by suicide, and the newest KSP graduates are celebrated.
We look at the history of Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby, teach you some of the common ways to bet on horse races, and take you to a bakery for some Derby Pie.
Kentucky sees a 30% drop in fatal drug overdoses, Gov. Beshear discusses Medicaid funding on Fox News, Congressman Barr picks up more endorsements, a report says Kentucky has slipped when it comes to teacher pay, a Louisville communications strategist and Air Force veteran recollects 9/11, and sampling dishes to better understand how your local food system works.
What Scott Jennings is saying about a run for U.S. Senate, a look at how much money Congressman Barr is raising for his Senate campaign, Sen. Paul discusses his bill to curb presidential powers regarding tariffs, a students learn about the Vietnam War from veterans.
A look at what it takes to get a REAL ID ahead of next week's enforcement date, Kentucky's federal delegates comment on President Trump's 100 days in office, why tariffs could hurt Kentucky more than other states, UPS plans to cut 20,000 jobs, a new law enforcement training facility opens in Richmond, and a look at the future of Churchill Downs.
President Trump approves disaster declarations for 13 counties, a state senator asks the federal government to delay the REAL ID Act, how Eastern Kentucky is looking to promote young entrepreneurs, Dr. Nora Volkow discusses what could be next in public policy and research when it comes to drug abuse, Kentucky Marine Corps veterans honor a legendary serviceman, and why NKU is turning to actors to help students prepare for life after college.
McConnell talks Trump's tariff policy, what's being learned at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, state lawmakers discuss the future of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, and we hear from Kentucky's new Poet Laureate.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recounts his heroin addiction during annual drug summit in Nashville, FEMA denies Kentucky's request for certain flood aid, a soybean farmer discusses impact of Trump's tariff policies, Churchill Downs pauses a major renovation project because of tariffs, and a state representative announces a run for Congress.
The head of Kentucky's Office of Drug Control Policy talks about the progress being made to curb overdose deaths, Kentucky's top cop is taking a new approach on drug prevention, Congressman Barr announces he's running for U.S. Senate, and state lawmakers ask the federal government to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act.
Members of Kentucky's federal delegation are in Nashville to discuss drug abuse and prevention, Congressman Guthrie talks about the future of Medicaid, Congressman Comer says tariffs could help fight the illegal drug problem in the U.S., and a financial literacy workshop is coming to Central Kentucky.
Tributes pour in for Pope Francis, cleanup from flood damage continues in Central Kentucky, honoring Kentucky teens for their safe driving habits, and some tips to improve your pickleball game.
Frankfort's mayor says he's optimistic a federal disaster declaration will be signed to help with flood cleanup, the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU opens a new weather station, Justice Pamela Goodwine makes history with the Kentucky Supreme Court, and a new program is working to get high school students plugged in to jobs for electricians.
Auditor Allison Ball launches an investigation into the state's medical cannabis program, Gov. Beshear talks about the flood response, an increase in calls to the state's gambling hotline, helping low-income Kentuckians go on to college, and Kentucky has a new poet laureate.
The Ohio River in Owensboro crested at its highest peak in nearly 30 years, Louisville rolls out a new plan to combat violent crime, the Kentucky Department of Education says it will comply with a federal order banning DEI, how the Disabled American Veterans is helping veteran entrepreneurs, and God's Pantry Food Bank opens a new facility.
Louisville's mayor says flooding cleanup is on track ahead of the Kentucky Derby Festival, Buffalo Trace Distillery reopens to visitors on a limited basis, Kentucky's Senate President praises Trump's executive orders related to coal, a ceremonial swearing-in for Kentucky first woman to lead to the state supreme court, and some young Kentuckians are bucking the trend by choosing to stay on the farm.
The American Red Cross works to coordinate disaster relief, a recovery center opens in Warren County, the rivertown of Lockport begins cleanup efforts, several rivers in Western Kentucky have yet to crest, and Covington creates a time capsule with help from the community.
The American Red Cross begins sending teams of volunteers to go to homes to assess flood damage, Buffalo Trace Distillery slowly getting back to business after historic floooding, and Louisville boy talks about life after being the first in the U.S. to receive a new type of cochlear implant.
Governor Andy Beshear on what Kentucky can expect from the federal government after flood disaster, people in one riverside neighborhood staying behind, even as their homes are surrounded by water, and a project that’s making gardening more accessible to the masses.
Flood victims question whether they will get the help they need once the water recedes, historic Buffalo Trace Distillery hoping to reopen soon after floodwaters pour into its Frankfort facility, and Lexington exhibit bringing a new understanding to the concept of Nation Building.
The state's death toll is now four after floods and storms hit Kentucky last week, officials with the city of Burgin in Mercer County are asking visitors to stop coming to the city to see the flooding devastation, and customers of a Lexington business owner show their support after she loses her home to flooding.
Officials say even though the floodwaters in Frankfort are starting to go down, conditions in the city remain dangerous, Versailles Municipal Utilities shuts down intake from the Kentucky River due to flooding and safety concerns, and a USDA program that helped get fresh, local food into Kentucky school cafeterias will soon come to an end.
A child dies after being swept away by floodwaters on his way to the bus stop in Franklin County, state leaders urge everyone to use caution as more rounds of rain are on the way, a state lawmaker criticizes the governor's latest veto relating to school safety officers, and Mark Green with The Lane Report talks about some of the economic trends in the state.
