Kentucky Edition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

A special Veterans Day edition looks at the programs that are improving the lives of veterans.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Two federal judges order the Trump administration to fund SNAP, Gov. Beshear on SNAP and ACA concerns, a former Republican state lawmaker calls on his party to  stop defending 'garbage,' and a Kentucky author talks about ways to get parents more involved in reading.

Gov. Beshear addresses SNAP crisis, KY soybean farmers react to new trade deal with China, lawmakers call for action in the Ronald Exantus case, and why a certain generation is skipping a once-common bedtime ritural with thier children.

Congressman Brett Guthrie talks with community leaders in Radcliff about the  impact of the government shutdown, Christian County plans a resource fair to help civilian workers at Fort Campbell, and new law banning drones for fishing and hunting in the state takes effect.

Kentucky joins several states in suing the Trump administration over SNAP benefits, Sen. Paul says he welcomes a compromise on healthcare policy, and a state lawmaker wants to draft a bill to help first responders injured in the line of duty.

How the government shutdown could impact Kentucky food banks, Governor Beshear makes another appearance on a late-night talk show, and the Hardin County Republican Party faces backlash for sharing a video depicting the Obama's as apes. 

A Medicare expert discusses the changes to coverage this year and what seniors should look out for, four Kentuckians are honored for their response before a deadly mass shooting. and some state lawmakers  try their hand at showing swine during Pork Month proclamation in Frankfort.

Changes to public assistance programs are impacting thousands of Kentuckians, Auditor Ball is again calling on the governor to fund SB 151, a Kentuckian is confirmed as a federal judge, Congressman Massie has a beef with President Trump's comment about beef, and meet a group working to save lives across Louisville.

A primary challenger to Congressman Thomas Massie enters the race. Lawmakers hear an update on the state's medical cannabis program. Could affordable housing projects in Lexington and northern Kentucky provide lessons for other communities? A less common form of breast cancer is on the rise. The first phase of Louisville's Community Care Campus opens to homeless families.

Learn how the government shutdown is impacting Kentucky's Caveland region, legislative leaders focus on the housing shortage, a lawmaker will introduce fluoride legislation for a ninth time, groundbreaking advancements in breast cancer care, and a celebration of a big bat in Louisville.

President Trump endorses a potential candidate to challenge Congressman Massie in the GOP Primary, Sen. Rand Paul discusses the government shutdown and his plan to increase tourism in Eastern Kentucky, and thousands turn out across Kentucky for "No King" rallies.

Congressman Barr wants to require driving tests for CDLs be in English, Kentucky is helping relocate hundreds of families from flood-prone areas, how the government shutdown could impact a UofL basketball game, and a community-wide effort that's providing a hands-on lesson in how our food gets from farm to table.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell said to be “all good” after video of him falling appears on social media, a look at new fundraising totals in the Kentucky U.S. Senate race, a progress report on efforts to make Kentucky healthier, and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging in Lexington hits a milestone.

Hundreds of dignitaries and business leaders gather to honor the legacy of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, a state lawmaker wants new rules for criminals found legally insane, and why rural Kentucky has seen a growth in population over the last four years.

How federal changes could impact Kentucky schools, how the government shutdown is impacting Kentucky, why a state lawmaker wants to abolish an inmate reentry program, and lessons a high school counselor learned about paying for college when it was time to send her own child off to school.

Lifelong Kentucky farmer expresses his concern amid the United States' trade dispute with China, Kentuckians working on the front lines of drug treatment, harm reduction, and prevention convene in Louisville, and some Kentucky high school students are getting a course on how to cover the cost of college.

A professor discusses the legality of federal workers being fired amid a government shutdown, a state lawmaker says she wants to stop school districts from hiring lobbyists, another public school district denies a religious organization's application for "moral instruction" classes, and what to know about changes coming to the student loan process.

A conservative Christian firm wants more social media guardrails to protect Kentucky kids, a Kentucky court backs a state law keeping convicted felons from having guns, KSP continues to investigate threats made to the Kentucky Parole Board, Amy McGrath discusses why she's running again for U.S. Senate, and a soybean farmer pleads for the U.S> to reach a trade deal with China.

State police investigate death threats made against members of the Kentucky Parole Board following the release of Ronald Exantus, Amy McGrath talks about preparing for her third campaign, and a panel of lawmakers hear potential solutions for tackling truancy issues in Kentucky schools. 

Kentucky's attorney general sues a popular gaming platform for children, Kentucky's current congressional delegation reacts to the second anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel, and a University of Kentucky constitutional law professor talks about a conversion therapy case before the United States Supreme Court and how he thinks the justices will rule.

Amy McGrath officially launches her second Kentucky Senate bid for Senator Mitch McConnell's seat, the Kentucky criminal case that has caught the attention of the White house, and the growing crisis for Kentucky soybean farmers. 

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announces he is appointing State Senator and Senate Minority Whip, David Yates, as interim Jefferson County clerk, conference in Lexington explores ways to prevent human trafficking and other forms of domestic abuse, and infectious disease expert talks about rise in West Nile Virus cases in Kentucky.

Governor Andy Beshear says Kentucky is doing all it can to cope with the continuing federal government shutdown that started at midnight Wednesday, a look at the protections and limitations of free speech on university campuses, and preventing seniors from becoming the target of scammers.

Kentuckians react as the federal government shuts down after Congress and the White House fail to reach a budget agreement, Kentucky's top doctor speaks out on the Trump administration associating Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, and the search for answers in a Civil War massacre leads archaeologists and historians to a Shelby County farm.

London's impeached mayor resumed his duties after a judge ruled the city council did not present sufficient grounds to remove him from office, four Kentucky congressmen ask House leadership to block language that would ban certain hemp-derived products, and a WKU student is living campus life to the fullest while shattering stereotypes.

Legislative panel hears from Medicaid experts about potential ways for the state to save on Medicaid costs while still getting Kentuckians the healthcare they need, U.S. Senator Rand Paul explains why he opposed both the Republican and Democratic budget plans to avoid government shutdown, and a program that's getting local nutritious fare into an urban food desert.