GOP candidates for U.S. Senate are crisscrossings Kentucky in the final days before the primary election, a new poll shows a Trump-backed candidate leading an incumbent in a Kentucky Congressional race, Sen. Paul brings in a CIA officer who testified about a COVID cover-up, and two spirits giants in Kentucky won't merge after all.
May 14, 2026•27 min
The type of plane involved in a deadly crash at Louisville's airport last year are back in operation, a report looks at the lottery process used to award medical cannabis licenses, how money from the state is helping to hook up more communities to wastewater services, and a program that's providing joy to children with disabilities.
May 13, 2026•27 min
A federal lawsuit challenges a new state law designed to restructure KSU, Kentucky's Secretary of State signs House Bill 1 into law, how a significant drought is impacting an Eastern Kentucky city, a program providing cancer screenings to firefighters, and a graduating Kentucky senior because a school's first student to win a major award.
May 12, 2026•27 min
Federal and state leaders break ground on the Brent Spence Bridge project, state lawmakers react to Gov. Beshear's Pre-K for All pilot program, a look at a key state Senate race ahead of the May 19 primary, and how one district is working to grow and inspire the next generation of teachers.
May 11, 2026•27 min
Gov. Beshear launches a Pre-K for All pilot program, renewed calls for State Rep. Grossberg to resign, Sen. Paul weighs in on the race to replace Sen. McConnell, a record amount of unclaimed property is returned to Kentuckians, and a conversation with Kentucky-born journalist Michael Collins.
May 11, 2026•27 min
Beshear signs order to suspend Kentucky's gas tax, a judge rules Kentucky's ban on camping in public spaces is unconstitutional, UK's decision to end a contract leads to 900 layoffs, and an international conference focused on coal ash comes to Kentucky.
May 11, 2026•27 min
Daniel Cameron announces a statewide tour after President Trump endorsed his challenger in Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, Congressman Massie criticizes his opponent for not participating in debates, Beshear declares a state of emergency to combat high gas prices, and details on a major traffic project that will impact downtown Louisville for months.
May 06, 2026•27 min
President Trump makes an endorsement in Kentucky's U.S. Senate and 6th Congressional district races, some candidates in Kentucky's State House are getting support from an unexpected source, and recapping a historic Kentucky Derby.
May 06, 2026•27 min
GOP candidates turn out in Northern Kentucky ahead of the May 19 primary, how removing a tariff on Scotch is expected to boost Kentucky's bourbon industry, details on a deadly shooting during a bank robbery in Madison County, and a big change for the Kentucky Oaks.
May 06, 2026•27 min
Overdose deaths in Kentucky fall for a fourth year in a row, which candidate is President Trump reportedly leaning toward endorsing in Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, reaction to the SCOTUS ruling that weakens the 1965 Civil Rights Voting Act, and how one Kentucky city is marking America's 250th birthday with a special keepsake.
May 06, 2026•27 min
Lexington civil rights icon P.G. Peeples dies, two Congressman from Kentucky discuss Saturday's threat at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, a look at two candidates running to replace Kentucky's House Minority Floor Leader, why layoffs are coming to Kentucky's second-largest public school district, and a WWII veteran from Kentucky celebrates more than a century of life.
Apr 30, 2026•27 min
Republican and Democratic candidates in Kentucky's 6th District race appear on Kentucky Tonight, Congressman Massie wants a provision that would sheild pesticide companies from lawsuits stripped from the U.S. farm bill, KCTCS and NKU team up to make transfering easier on students, and more doors are opening for those recovering from addiction in Eastern Kentucky.
Apr 29, 2026•27 min
Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to Saturday's political violence in Washington, D.C., Daniel Cameron discusses data centers during a campaign stop in Maysville, remembering former State Rep. Jesse Crenshaw, why 2026 started with fewer people working in Kentucky, and what you need to know about tick season.
Apr 28, 2026•27 min
Three Republican candidates in Kentucky's U.S. Senate race turn out in Warren County, Congressman Barr discusses new legislation regarding hemp, Congressman McGarvey calls for the federal government to ground all MD11 aircrafts, and Mayor Greenberg outlines his budget proposal for the Derby City.
Apr 27, 2026•26 min
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