A ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court limits what's subject to the state's open records laws, UK's Athletics Director is walking away from a new and controversial position, a candidate in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is up with his first ad, and what you need to know about new guidelines aimed at lowering cholesterol.
Apr 27, 2026•27 min
More reaction to Gov. Beshear's comment about losing confidence in UK's leadership, candidates for U.S. Senate explain what sets them apart from their competition, how legislation could advance research of psychedelics in Kentucky, and students are learning practical living skills at a South Central Kentucky high school.
Apr 23, 2026•27 min
Governor Beshear says he's losing confidence in the University of Kentucky, candidates looking to replace Sen. McConnell appear on KET, Sen. Paul puts forward a bill he says could save Kentucky's hemp industry, and Churchill Downs is buying a famed leg of racing's Triple Crown.
Apr 23, 2026•27 min
Kentucky's Lt. Gov. announces she's running for governor, Gov. Beshear gives his advice for how Democrats could connect with voters ahead of the midterms, President Trump signs an executive order that could speed up access to psychedelic drugs as potential treatments, and a former shopping mall is turned into a place hosting tech entrepreneurs and creative start-up companies in South Central Kentucky.
Apr 21, 2026•27 min
Lexington city leaders tout new affordable housing project for seniors, resources are expanding in Southern Kentucky for adults with special needs, and a Hall of Fame jockey discusses his legendary career.
Apr 20, 2026•27 min
Lawmakers vote to censure a Kentucky Supreme Court Justice, why a housing bill didn't make it across the finish line, Democrats in the legislature discuss what they consider to be the big wins and missed opportunities of the legislative session, and the 2028 Olympic gymnastic trials are coming to Louisville.
Apr 20, 2026•27 min
Senate committee postpones impeachment trial for Fayette Circuit Court Judge Julie Goodman, lawmakers finalize budget for Kentucky's Judicial Branch but say an increase in filing fees is needed to offset a projected shortfall, Governor Andy Beshear weighs in on the 2026 legislative session, and Kentucky's state auditor testifies before Congressional panel on Medicaid fraud.
Apr 16, 2026•27 min
Lawmakers override Gov. Beshear's line-item vetoes of the state's two-year budget bill, priority education legislation and the General Assembly's attempt to cut costs and implement federal changes to Medicaid. Also, what's next for the Senate impeachment trail of a Fayette County judge.
Apr 16, 2026•27 min
Sen. Paul discusses the war in Iran and Trump's comments about the Pope, Kentucky's Auditor is headed to Washington, D.C., Beshear drops another hint about a potential presidential campaign, and a look at NASA's historic Artemis II mission.
Apr 14, 2026•27 min
A community gets set to say goodbye to a Kentucky Air Force sergeant who died during Operation Epic Fury, Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie, a longtime advocate for more action on the Jeffrey Epstein case, reacts to the First Lady's call for victims to testify before Congress, and why visitors to Buffalo Trace Distillery will see few traces of last year's devasting flood.
Apr 13, 2026•27 min
New polling is out on the Republican race for Congress in Kentucky's 4th District, a University of Kentucky diplomacy expert weighs in on the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and whether a peace agreement is realistic, and how a Kentucky city is rebuilding one year after being hit by an EF3 tornado.
Apr 10, 2026•27 min
Kentucky’s Senate president says an impeachment trial for a circuit court judge will move forward in the senate despite a State Supreme Court ruling, halting the proceedings, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate parts ways with his campaign manager over posts about President Trump, and a look at a program that is giving young, aspiring attorneys their day in court.
Apr 10, 2026•27 min
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell reacts to President Donald Trump’s warning that ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ unless Iran reaches a deal, the Kentucky Democratic Party calls for an investigation into a Republican state senator, and the support Morehead State University students are providing to the historic Artemis II mission.
Apr 10, 2026•27 min
The Kentucky Supreme Court blocks the General Assembly from continuing its impeachment proceedings against a Fayette County circuit judge, Kentucky political leaders react to the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, a look back at one of the most destructive spring weather events in Kentucky’s history, and meet the only ATF accelerant detection K-9 in the state of Kentucky.
Apr 10, 2026•27 min
Governor Beshear signs Logan's Law into law and vetoes two gun-related bills, Renee Shaw recaps the legislative session with Kentucky Lantern's McKenna Horsley, Sen. McConnell is asked about his successor, and hear about an idea for a tunnel under Louisville for driverless cars.
Apr 06, 2026•27 min
Lawmakers send their two-year budgets to the governor, several education-related bills are now on the governor's desk, Sen. McConnell says he supports the U.S. war with Iran, and a new poll looks at the U.S. Senate race in Kentucky.
Apr 06, 2026•27 min
Highlights from new two-year state spending plan, sweeping bill addressing housing shortage in Kentucky moves forward, plan to restructure Kentucky State University being called a “reset for success,” and the superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools says he’s withdrawn from consideration for a job to head up school district in Missouri.
Apr 06, 2026•27 min
State lawmakers advance a bill that attempts to cut costs and implement federal changes to Medicaid, a sweeping elections bill moves forward, an overhaul of Kentucky's child care center regulations passes the Senate, London Mayor Randall Weddle is indicted, and a judge says the impeachment of a Lexington judge is null and void.
Apr 01, 2026•27 min
Funeral arrangments are announced for a second Kentucky servicemember, hundreds turn out for a No Kings rally in Lexington, how the war with Iran is impacting Kentucky farmers, Sen. Paul says he's 50/50 on whether to run for president, Nate Morris is endorsed by CPAC, and state lawmakers announce an agreement on the state budget.
Mar 31, 2026•27 min
Lawmakers advance a bill that amends a 2025 bill regarding private communication between school staff and students, a bill regarding hiring and firing at public universities advances, an omnibus elections bill passes the Senate along party lines, why an arrest warrant for former Gov. Bevin is no longer active, and big economic news for Western Kentucky.
Mar 31, 2026•27 min
Lawmakers move to strengthen Kentucky’s child-marriage laws, limit a governor’s pardoning powers, and support the state’s only publicly-funded HBCU. Bills on student violence against school staff and on advancing nuclear energy win final passage. Plus, the first TV ad airs in Kentucky’s Sixth District race for U.S. House.
Mar 27, 2026•27 min
Lawmakers advance legislation aimed at strengthening Kentucky's only publicly-funded HBCU, a bill limiting how an administration spends and hires in the days before new officers take over clears a committee, ignoring a school bus stop arm could soon come with a $300 penalty, and a local program is keeping the tradition of Kentucky Country Ham alive.
Mar 27, 2026•27 min
A judge sentences former Gov. Matt Bevin to 60 days in jail, lawmakers look to end Kentucky's "orphan tax," a new report from Kentucky's Auditor is critical of the executive branch, Gov. Beshear says it would be "dangerous" for Vice President J.D. Vance to run for President, and a life science research space in Northern Kentucky welcomes its first international company.
Mar 27, 2026•27 min
A Kentucky soldier killed in the war with Iran is laid to rest, state lawmakers advance a bill that could overhaul the school boards of Kentucky's two largest districts, how a partial government shutdown is impacting Kentucky airports, Toyota makes another big investment in Kentucky, and how Lexington is working to help pay off medical debt for many in the community.
Mar 24, 2026•27 min
The House votes to impeach a sitting Fayette County judge, a judge finds former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in contempt of court, a bill that could shield pesticide manufactures from certain lawsuits is headed to the governor's desk, and federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against two officers involved in the deadly police shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Mar 23, 2026•27 min
The Bardstown community remembers a Kentucky soldier killed in Operation Epic Fury, a bill allowing adults under 21 to conceal carry advances, an omnibus betting bill clears the House with a bipartisan floor admendment despite the objections of the bill's sponsor, and Gov. Beshear offers his take on the Senate's version of the two-year state budget.
Mar 20, 2026•27 min
The Kentucky Senate passes its version of the state's two-year budget, lawmakers agree to issue articles of impeachment against a Fayette Circuit Court judge, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul outlines why he can't support Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS, and four Democrats running for Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat square off in their first debate.
Mar 20, 2026•27 min
Funeral plans are set for a Kentuckian killed as part of the U.S. fighting Iran, state lawmakers considering changes that could kick 47,000 Kentuckians off SNAP, a Paducah Republican is urging Kentucky to develop a nuclear energy pilot program, and the Senate votes to override the governor's veto of House Bill 1.
Mar 18, 2026•26 min
A second soldier from Kentucky dies in Operation Epic Furry, a Fayette Circuit Judge testifies in her impeachment hearing, a Kentucky mother asks state lawmakers to consider a change to Medicaid waivers, the House votes to override another of the governor's vetoes, and March is full of Madness in both sports and Kentucky weather.
Mar 17, 2026•27 min
A bill setting up a framework for researching Ibogaine clears the Kentucky Senate, lawmakers look to regulate crypto currency kiosks, Renee Shaw sits down with the chair of the Kentucky Public Service Commission, and a 1925 time capsule is uncovered during construction of a new apartment complex for thoes at risk of homelessness in Louisville.
Mar 16, 2026•26 min