Kentucky Edition

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul voices support for delaying a proposed federal hemp ban as Congress considers a short-term government funding bill, Congressman Andy Barr discusses housing affordability during a visit to Bowling Green, a Louisville institution is about to get a facelift, and a data center developer says its planned northeastern Kentucky operation could be twice as big as previously planned.

Louisville's mayor calls for the federal government to restore SNAP benefits to their previous levels, the U.S. Senate makes a move that could have an impact on Kentucky's $330 million hemp industry, a major drop in blood donations leaves one of the state's biggest blood suppliers unable to fill all of its hospital orders, and a new documentary looks back on the crash of Comair Flight 5191.

State lawmakers get first look at technology that could cut down on injuries to inmates and officers, Kentucky State University leaders discuss a new law changing the school to a polytechnic institution and the challenges it's presenting, and a new monitoring network that is tracking conditions that can trigger landslides in eastern Kentucky.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell's office says he's back home after being discharged from a rehabilitation center, Governor Andy Beshear signs an executive order involving data centers, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is decertifying an organ procurement organization serving Kentucky, and a judge rules on Kentucky's Medicaid work requirements.

Education leaders share findings from a new report showing Kentucky schools are recovering from Covid-19 learning loss, lawmakers discuss whether delivery robots can  operate on Kentucky sidewalks and roadways, Louisville sees a drop in homicide rates, the number of reported Cyclosporiasis cases jumps to more than 600 in Kentucky, and the new tool that's helping forecasters keep Kentuckians safe.

Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul plans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, lawmakers hear from Warren County Public Schools leadership on success of district's preschool instruction, new report shows specialized technical graduates leaving Kentucky at much higher rates than other graduates, and Louisville's mayor calls on city council to pass moratorium on new data centers.

Secretary of State Michael Adams tells the Fancy Farm crowd he's not running for governor and is endorsing Congressman James Comer. We hear from attendees about the candidates they support. Another sign Gov. Andy Beshear may run for president in 2028. A new report shows a record number of Kentuckians face food insecurity. Christmas comes early in Rockcastle County.

Go Inside Kentucky Politics on the eve of Fancy Farm 2026, Lexington's city council takes a step toward limiting data centers, how an education model is equipping students with career-ready skills, and a look back at Renee Shaw's nearly 30-year career at KET as she signs off for the final time.

The DOE unveils plans for a massive AI data center and energy project in Paducah, Congressman McGarvey's push to have a woman detained by ICE released from jail for medical treatment, and a look at the history of Fancy Farm.

Sen. Paul says he'll push for a contempt of Congress vote in the Senate after Dr. Fauci repeatedly pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a Wednesday hearing, the U.S. Department of Energy announces a $100 billion data center project in Paducah, how an Eastern Kentucky community is preparing for future floods, and a school resource officer goes the extra mile to collect schools supplies.

Gov. Beshear asks Sen. McConnell to provide more information or resign. Another name joins the Fancy Farm roster. Former Gov. Matt Bevin again misses a mandatory court hearing. The PSC holds a public hearing in Hancock County on a proposed data center. I-65 reopens in Louisville ahead of schedule. Young golfers are learning from female golf legends in Central Kentucky.

Sen. McConnell says he'll miss Fancy Farm as his recovery continues, a rumored GOP candidate for KY governor says he's not running, Congressman Massie is proposing anti-Flock legislation, and a trip to the bourbon capital of the world.

A federal judge tosses a DOJ suit seeking Kentucky voters' sensitive personal data, Congressman Comer pushes for a bill to hold PBMs accountable, and a group looks to increase Louisville's accessible housing supply.

A family receiving a Michelle P. waiver discusses Medicaid cuts.

Governor Beshear announces he'll use money from the state's budget surplus to fund Medicaid, Rocky Adkins holds his first official campaign event after announcing he's running for governor, Kentucky congressman Andy Barr introduces the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, and a meteorologist with the National Weather Service explains why Monday's severe weather across the Commonwealth was an unusual event. 

Rocky Adkins makes his gubernatorial campaign official and talks with Renee Shaw about how his views on abortion have evolved, lawmakers review a new report as they work to find ways to keep Kentucky children safe, what a federal housing law means for Kentuckians, and learn about a self-guided farm tour in Campbell County.

Sen. McConnell is facing growing calls to release more details about this health, Rocky Adkins files paperwork to run for governor in 2027, a Kentucky city ends a pilot program with Flock following an outcry from the community, and a Kentucky community finds a way to encourage a love of books.

Gov. Beshear's former senior advisor plans to make an announcement about his future, lawmakers hear from a man who wants to make medical cannabis accessible in hospitals, Kentucky is one of five states at the center of a health scare, and how a 17-member planning body is evaluating Kentucky's energy needs.

Kentucky's Attorney General gets involved in the FCPS case, Gov. Beshear discusses the death penalty, Congressman Massie on Epstein Files Transparency Act 2.0, how changes to Daylight Saving Time could impact your health and wallet, and protestors against a data center interrupt a news conference in Louisville.

A look at some of the new laws now in effect in Kentucky, several constitutional officers ask Kentucky's Supreme Court to rehear a case, Gov. Beshear discusses his expansion of a pre-K pilot program, and the U.S. House passes a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.

How a tip from a voter led to an election audit in Louisville, Kentucky has a budget surplus despite predictions otherwise, Senate President Stivers on the importance of having SLC in Kentucky, and Gov. Beshear expands the state's pre-K pilot program.

Sen. McConnell explains the reason for his lengthy hospital stay and comments on the death of his colleague from South Carolina, Rocky Adkins steps down from his role in the Beshear administration, a look at the lineup for this year's Fancy Farm picnic, and a Kentucky soft drink celebrates its centennial birthday. 

London Mayor Randall Weddle resigns, new calls for information regarding the health of Sen. McConnell, a town hall in Newport regarding Flock cameras, and how KSU is using aquaponics to support sustainability. 

Kentucky's Congressional and statehouse Democrats are pushing back on a proposed data center, a man at the center of a high-profile killing is being released from prison for a second time, how a program is benefiting rural communities in need of childcare, and tracking a parasite that's causing more illnesses than normal.

Gov. Beshear asks for more information on Sen. McConnell's health, McConnell's wife releases a statement about her trip to China days after her husband was hospitalized, candidates for Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District participate in their first candidate forum, and Kentucky launches a dashboard to track how counties and cities are using opioid settlement dollars.

Two more storm-related deaths are confirmed following last week's flooding, new details regarding Sen. McConnell, state lawmakers discuss NIL, the state's two largest cities see crime rates drop, and items belonging to Colonel Harland Sanders will soon be up for auction.

Lawmakers hear from teachers who say their students want more instruction from teachers and less from tech, a major AI company now has a stake in a Kentucky data center, why the FBI arrested a former UK basketball player, and a campaign focused on reducing the use of plastic.

Celebrating America's 250th birthday and Kentucky's past within that history.

State lawmakers raise concerns about Kentucky's medical cannabis program, candidates looking to succeed Sen. McConnell discuss his medical absence, Congressman Guthrie discusses his approach to federal regulation regarding data centers, changes at the State Fair Board, and a new distillery with a unique backstory opens in Somerset.

New reporting regarding the hospitalization of U.S. Sen. McConnell, Kentucky's education commissioner explains how the KDE is adopting to new legislation, why Jefferson County is undergoing a county-wide election audit, and see how Kentuckians are helping earthquake victims in Venezuela.

Kentucky reacts to a big day of decisions from the nation's highest court, a report looks at how cities and counties have spent opioid abatement dollars, what to expect on the roads during the Fourth of July weekend, and an aptly named Kentucky community is planning a special celebration in honor of America's 250th birthday. 

Flooding kills three people in Madison County, plus a look at the damage caused in several other Kentucky counties ahead of a major heat wave, the Trump administration signals support for Kentucky's hemp industry, and a new center opens its doors for Kentuckians with mobility and communication needs.

Congressman James Comer of Kentucky issues two new subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, Congressman McGarvey pens a letter about changes in state abortion laws, Kentucky's Attorney General launches his reelection campaign, part of I-65 in Louisville is reopening ahead of schedule, and the unbelievable story of the Roebling Suspension Bridge in Northern Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear announces a short-term fix for funding the Lee Specialty Clinic. The Trump administration sues Kentucky over prediction market regulation. Two Kentucky Congressmen react to a pair of U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Learn about the decline of mussels in Kentucky. Meet some teenagers who are spending their summer break working on home projects for those in need.

Advocates of Louisville's Lee Specialty Clinic hope they won't have to discharge more than 1,000 patients, law enforcement officials tell lawmakers about their challenges to attract and retain officers, an embattled Kentucky mayor won't be on the ballot in November, and Sen. Paul talks about the Iran war during a virtual town hall.

Sen. Paul issues a subpoena to Dr. Fauci to testify to Congress about the origin of COVID-19. Congressman Guthrie announces a bipartisan deal to protect children online. FCPS provides an update on the district's financial health. The challenges cities and counties are facing when it comes to recruiting and retaining officers. Meet the newly crowned Miss Kentucky.

Candidates move toward unity at the annual statewide GOP Lincoln Day Dinner, Kentucky's Attorney General sues prediction market platforms, the city of Radcliff's flood mitigation efforts are paying off, and a group of students is spending part of their summer learning about a variety of career options in the STEM fields through hands-on learning activities.

From the traditions we honor to the histories we're still uncovering, this special episode of Kentucky Edition focuses on stories that represent the heart of Kentucky culture.

Severe weather causes damage across Kentucky, the mayors of Florence and Maysville discuss the damage assessments taking place in their communities, a data center company holds a town hall to address concerns in Northeastern Kentucky, and police chiefs for Kentucky's three largest cities discuss their approach to community policing.

Kentucky sues prediction market giants Kalshi and Polymarket, plans appear to be hon hold for a data center company looking to operate in Lexington, an environmental public interest group is helping local governments craft ordinances for data centers, and Louisville celebrates affordable housing projects funded by the American Rescue Plan.

Extreme drought leads a Kentucky city to declare a state of emergency, a new Kentucky law that taxes prediction markets is being challenged in court, meet the acting superintendent of FCPS, an update on Sen. McConnell's health, and Louisville-based Yum! Brands sells off a slice of its portfolio. 

Sen. McConnell is hospitalized and it's not clear why, Sen. Paul discusses a tentative deal to end the U.S.-Iran war, Congressman Guthrie says China may be behind some anti-data center campaigns in the U.S., what degree programs will and won't be offered at KSU going forward, and leaders break ground on a new law and medical campus in Northern Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear says he's moving money around to fund social service programs, an ethics commission dimisses a complaint against a state senator, a new housing fund hopes to speed up construction in Northern Kentucky, and meet a Kentucky farmer embracing technology with the use of a driverless tractor.

FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is placed on paid administrative leave after a confusing couple of days, Gov. Beshear says the gas tax will likely return for all Kentucky communities, data centers are being debated in more Kentucky cities, how high school students are learning about career opportunities during the summer, and U.S. Rep. McGarvey goes 4/4 in the Congressional baseball game.

Uncertainty surrounding the future of FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins, the city of Lexington hosts a job fair to help employees laid off by FCPS, construction on I-65 is on schedule, and two members of Kentucky's federal delegation have different reactions to a $70 billion bill to fund I.C.E.

Governor Beshear extends Kentucky's gas tax suspension for a couple dozen cities and counties, a state lawmaker says Beshear's executive order to expand Kentucky's medical marijuana program is illegal, several Kentucky Democrats turn out to stump for Zach Dembo in the state's 6th Congressional district, and Kentucky farmers prepare for a growing concern that could threaten their livestock.