Gov. Beshear talks about the state's budget shortfall, Democrats hold onto a seat in the Kentucky senate, Kentucky's Make America Healthy Again Task Force submits its policy recommendations, and a community theatre group in Barren County celebrates a big milestone.
Dec 18, 2025•27 min
Kentucky's newest state senator will be selected in a special election, a case of bird flu is detected in a backyard flock in Central Kentucky, and learn about what's being called a roadmap for increasing jobs and improving the quality of life in nine Kentucky counties.
Dec 17, 2025•27 min
Kentucky continues to recommend Hepatitis B vaccines for infants, a new overdose alert system is launched, bird flu is detected in a backyard flock in Central Kentucky, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses hemp legislation and the U.S. government's role in Syria.
Dec 16, 2025•27 min
Efforts to keep the heat on in Kentucky households this winter, Kentucky Youth Advocates releases its report on the wellbeing of children in Kentucky, small dairy farms turning to holiday agritourism to stay profitable, and Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day gets his own space at the Kentucky Derby Museum.
Dec 15, 2025•27 min
Ford Motor Company and SK On are ending their electric vehicle battery venture that included two battery plants in Kentucky, state leaders join a campaign to fight hunger in two Kentucky counties, and Eastern Kentucky University's president talks about enrollment, special programs and working with Frankfort and Washington, D.C.
Dec 12, 2025•27 min
Authorities have identified the suspect and the victim in Tuesday’s fatal shooting on the campus of Kentucky State University, lawmakers discuss banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in K through 12 schools in Kentucky, and advice for lottery winners from the president of the Kentucky Lottery.
Dec 11, 2025•27 min
Lawmakers debate ending DEI initiatives at K-12 schools, two federal lawmakers team up to push for a nationwide ban on no-knock warrants, Kentucky is seeing a surge in enrollment in health-related programs, and the outgoing CEO and President of the Kentucky Lottery talks about record-breaking sales in the face of greater gaming competition.
Dec 10, 2025•27 min
State Rep. Deanna Frazier Gordon ends her race for Congress, Beshear gives an update on the state's medical marijuana program, U.K. partners with Microsoft to collaborate on A.I., and how high schools are helping prepare students for college or a career.
Dec 10, 2025•27 min
How judges and school staff in Louisville created one of the first truancy diversion programs in the country, a state senator makes history in Kentucky, and Renee Shaw visits Pikeville to see what the region is doing to become a major tourism destination.
Dec 10, 2025•27 min
How a truancy diversion program is working in a Kentucky middle school, what's next in the case against State Rep. Daniel Grossberg, how a Kentucky couple is navigating the demands of caregiving for a loved one, and a look at one Eastern Kentucky county's efforts to attract visitors.
Dec 05, 2025•26 min
Charles Booker joins a crowded field in the 2026 race for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, Sen. Paul criticizes Sec. Hegseth over the bombing of boats, Republican state lawmakers discuss the upcoming legislative session, and Kentucky Chief Justice Debra Lambert discusses her work on mental and behavioral health.
Dec 04, 2025•27 min
Northern Kentucky sees record-breaking snowfall to start December, how a new flu strain could impact Kentucky, UK receives its largest donation in history, and a Kentucky native is the new football coach at Kentucky.
Dec 03, 2025•27 min
A winter weather storm takes aim at Kentucky, a local company is enlisted to help VP Vance during his visit to Fort Campbell, how a Northern Kentucky resource center is helping Kentuckians with disabilities, and UK fires head football coach Mark Stoops after being shutout at UofL in the Governor's Cup.
Dec 02, 2025•27 min
Kentucky's Housing Task Force releases its final recommendations for state lawmakers, Auditor Ball says changes by Beshear administration don't solve juvenile justice issues, organizations hand out thousands of food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving, and how Bell County is capitalizing on adventure tourism.
Nov 26, 2025•27 min
Firefighters in Kentucky ask state lawmakers to expand benefits for line of duty deaths, a third infant dies of whooping cough, how a Kentucky school district is helping kids grow from preschool to profession, and how cruises are added a new wave to the busy holiday travel season.
Nov 26, 2025•27 min
A Kentucky lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would compel local police and sheriff departments to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Kentucky Parole Board orders Ronald Exantus to serve out prison sentence, and the state's largest public school district proposes closing and consolidating certain schools to help with its budget deficit.
Nov 24, 2025•27 min
What a preliminary report by the NTSB says about the deadly UPS plane crash at the Louisville airport, GE awards $40 million to suppliers in Kentucky, how state lawmakers plan to attract more tourists to historical sites in Eastern Kentucky, and why a Kentucky food bank says the need is even greater this year.
Nov 21, 2025•27 min
A new report shows students in Kentucky are performing better academically, Lexington is once again considering a plan to move city hall, all six members of Kentucky's federal House delegation join in a moment of silence on the House floor, and how KET is giving students across the state a chance to showcase their creativity.
Nov 20, 2025•27 min
The U.S. House votes overwhelmingly to force the release of the Epstein files, the NTSB wraps up its on-site investigation of the UPS plane crash in Louisville, thousands of people in Lexington are having their medical debt erased, and a look at some of the resources available for students after high school.
Nov 19, 2025•27 min
Congressman Thomas Massie talks about Republicans who could join Democrats to vote for the Epstein files' release and responds to President Donald Trumps criticism of his recent wedding, a community conversation about the Bowling Green’s growth goes nationwide, and we pay a visit to the most populated city in Eastern Kentucky that’s also in the running for the "best cityscape" in the nation.
Nov 18, 2025•27 min
The A.I. Task Force lays out its policy recommendations, a new report says lawmakers in Frankfort are using tactics that discourage voter participation in the legislative process, and the possible political fallout of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Nov 17, 2025•27 min
How hemp advocates are reacting to the bill that reopened the federal government, a state legislator steps down from his leadership role, what's in a proposed omnibus bill that's already stirring up tension in Frankfort, and a preview of the upcoming session from lawmakers from Louisville.
Nov 14, 2025•27 min
A discharge petition co-sponsored by Congressman Thomas Massie gets its 218th signature, Sen. Paul explains why he opposes a bill designed to crack down on hemp products, leaders at two military bases in Kentucky tell state lawmakers some of the problems they're facing, and all 14 victims of the deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville are identified.
Nov 13, 2025•27 min
A special Veterans Day edition looks at the programs that are improving the lives of veterans.
Nov 13, 2025•26 min
Kentucky lawmakers react to a proposed deal that could end America’s longest government shutdown, UPS and FedEx ground their fleets of MD-11 planes following last week’s deadly UPS plane crash, and the U.S Supreme Court rejects former Rowan County Clerk request to revisit landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Nov 12, 2025•27 min
What the NTSB says the cockpit voice recorder is revealing about the seconds leading up to Tuesday’s deadly UPS plane crash, Congressman Andy Barr officially files to run for the U.S. Senate, and Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey on his first year heading up the department and what's next.
Nov 12, 2025•27 min
UPS releases the names of three crew members killed in Tuesday’s fiery plane crash in Louisville, union representing UPS pilots weighs in on the investigation into the deadly UPS crash, fewer flights will be coming into Louisville airport after FAA announces it's reducing air traffic at 40 airports because of the government shutdown, and new database launched to track evictions in Kentucky.
Nov 12, 2025•27 min
The death toll is now up to 11 including a child after Tuesday's fiery crash of a UPS plane at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, trauma surgeon at UofL Hospital talks about treating those injured following the UPS plane crash, and how one county is stepping in to help federal workers impacted by the government shutdown.
Nov 12, 2025•27 min
Governor Andy Beshear's "Pre-K for All" initiative is drawing support from some leaders across the state, an outgoing state lawmaker makes distracted driving his priority, and Kentucky leaders react to the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Nov 05, 2025•27 min
A look back at the legacy of Kentucky's only female governor, the Trump administration says it will partially fund SNAP, how communities are stepping up to help feed Kentuckians, and Congressman Massie remarries.
Nov 04, 2025•27 min