Lawmakers look to make changes to the state's largest public school district, debating the pros and cons of alternative sentencing for caregivers, Southern Kentucky counties are slowly seeing power restored following the winter storm, and the mayors of Kentucky's two largest cities talk about what's next for their communities.
The number of power outages is trending down and road conditions are improving across Kentucky, lawmakers file two new priority bills in the General Assembly, Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the situation in Minneapolis, and a group is working to rescue free-roaming horses in Eastern Kentucky.
Governor Beshear says at least three deaths may be tied to winter storm, Kentucky getting support from outside to help restore power to thousands, Northern Kentucky sets another snowfall record, and Republican congressman James Comer of Kentucky says it might be time for ICE to leave Minneapolis.
Kentucky braces for a powerful winter storm, a bill extending concealed carry rights to young adults clears the state House, a committee considers the impeachment of a state Supreme Court justice, and Kentucky's Attorney General is looking into mail-order abortion pills.
Lawmakers consider changing a 2025 law that sought to protect students by creating boundaries for communication, U.S. Senator Paul visits Frankfort to applaud efforts to reduce the income tax rate, Gov. Beshear is critical of President Trump's comments on Greenland, and all eyes are on the weather.
Lawmakers unveil their top legislative priority for the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, debate over lowering the legal conceal carry age, and a bill cracking down on distracted driving speeds through the legislator.
The world's richest person gets involved in Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, Gov. Beshear is in Davos for the World Economic Forum, a bill aimed at making transfering college credits gets sent back to the drawing board, and a physician talks about the Dry January trend.
A look at the history of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday, meet a civil rights activist from Kentucky who marched with Dr. King, and learn about a statewide food drive honoring Dr. King's legacy of community service.
A bill to address driver's licensing accelerates through the state Senate chambers. Kentucky’s first medical cannabis processor opens. The Champ gets a stamp.
A bill looks to pay high school students to become teachers, education advocates call on lawmakers to prioritize funding public schools, JCPS announces a major budget reduction plan, and federal funding for recovery programs is restored.
Boeing says it warned about part failure at center of UPS crash in Louisville, bills cracking down on distracting driving and addressing driver's license renewels clear a committee, and an interview with congressional candidate State Rep. Ryan Dotson.
Debating the merits of universal pre-K in Kentucky, a lawmaker files a bill to return driver's license renewals to county officials, lawmakers discuss bills to help with the state's housing shortage, and the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a case about transgender athletes.
The number of candidates vying to replace Kentucky's retiring U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell grows to 19, Louisville Public Media journalist Joe Sonka talks about why so many Republicans will be unchallenged this election year and how a new state law that went into effect January 1st aims to lower the number of colorectal cancer deaths in Kentucky.
A local abortion case fires up both sides of the debate in Frankfort, highlights from Kentucky Chamber Day, why Kentucky's Attorney General is suing a chatbot company, another possible measles exposure case in the state, and a look inside Central Kentucky's first medical marijuana dispensary.
A Bowling Green group is growing healthy food for their neighbors, but other lessons are taking root. It comes with a meaningful reminder about growing potential and community, making these gardeners the cream of the crop.
Governor Beshear delivers his 2026 State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address, a look at some of the early bills filed in the Kentucky General Assembly, Cameron makes his entry into the U.S. Senate race official, and details on the state's first digital ID platform.
The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly kicks off in a new and temporary building, Senate Democrats in Frankfort lay out their priorities for the new session, meet Kentucky's newest state senator, a warning about a measles outbreak in Northern Kentucky, and a rise in the number of whooping cough cases.
Lawmakers from Kentucky react to the capture of Venezuela's president, a look at new state laws on the books for 2026, why one community is concerned about license plate readers, and Congressman Barr campaigns on coal in Harlan.
Earlier this year, KET brought back our Education Matters series, focusing on different topics in the world of education for parents, teachers and students. This special episode of Kentucky Edition highlights some of those discussions.
On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we're spotlighting agriculture and farming in Kentucky.
On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we're highlighting some of the artists and crafts people around Kentucky.
A program showcasing the programs and pathways that are building tomorrow's workforce today.
A program focused on scams and why older Americans are often most at risk.
Stories about the medical innovations, research studies, and approaches happening in Kentucky that are improving lives and health outcomes.
A look at what parents and students should know about how to prepare for life after high school.
This show is a highlight of KET's ongoing aging series called The Next Chapter, which explores the rewards and challenges of growing older.
Tourism is big business in Kentucky. In 2024, tourism had a record $14.3 billion economic impact on the state. This show looks at some of the ways the Appalachian region is bringing in tourists and delighting the locals in Eastern Kentucky.
A look back at cities in Kentucky that are growing stronger economies and vibrant communities in this segment we call Mondays on Main.
Congressman Massie lays out how he expects Friday's deadline to release the Epstein files will go, Bob Babbage and Trey Grayson go Inside Kentucky Politics with Renee Shaw, and a toy drive in Eastern Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear discusses his plan to cut state spending to balance the budget, the state's highest court overturns a state law it previously said was constitutional, and tips for avoiding scams during the holiday season.
