Kentucky Edition

Tributes pour in for famed Kentucky author Wendell Berry, state lawmakers are urged to support a Kentucky Center for Science Education, Congressman Massie pushes another Epstein discharge petition, another phase of the Mountain Parkway widening project is complete, and a look at a rare pediatric cancer that's being diagnosed at higher rates than normal.

Republican Ralph Alavardo announces FOP endorsement, democratic candidates rally in Frankfort, Congressman Barr discusses affordable housing, President Trump's comments on data centers draws bipartisan criticism from state lawmakers, and learn about a group helping victims of domestic violence in south-central Kentucky.

Some Kentucky lawmakers suggest the state should roll back certain tax incentives for data center projects, Congressman Comer says he's looking to make an announcement in November, visit a site that's benefited from Brownfield cleanup dollars, and an expert talks about putting safety first in the Red River Gorge.

Farming and politics collide at the annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair, a winning ham is auctioned off for $10 million, two Kentucky Congressmen discuss President Trump's plan to import foreign beef, and Kentucky's top doctor says this is the worst year for measles in the Commonwealth in more than 35 years. 

Kentucky is one of 29 states to reach a multi-billion dollar proposed settlement with Meta, a look at the impact country music icon Dolly Parton had in Kentucky, and how Frankfort has become a model for other cities when it comes to using the EPA's Brownfield program to revitalize its downtown area.

Reaction to gun violence near a bus stop in Louisville, remembering Dolly Parton, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District Democratic nominee outlines his so-called "anti-corruption" plan, how Kentuckians are helping battle wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, and a look at the growing number of scams tied to online shopping popping up in Kentucky.

President Donald Trump announces plan to cut beef prices for consumers but some Kentucky cattle producers are not happy with the news, two young mothers die in a shooting at a housing complex for single parents pursuing a college degree, a measles outbreak grows in Kentucky, and reaction to a report showing Black Lung disease in long-term coal miners is at the highest rate in nearly fifty years.

Congressman Brett Guthrie and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hold a roundtable discussion on how to address Kentucky's housing shortage, the Kentucky Supreme Court denies the state attorney general's attempt to end a death penalty lawsuit, Inside Kentucky Politics looks at the pushback on Flock cameras, and a summer tradition returns as the Kentucky State Fair kicks off in Louisville.

Congressman Morgan McGarvey holds a roundtable discussion on Medicaid cuts and how Kentuckians will be affected, an online gaming platform responds to a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Northern Kentucky teen, and the new program allowing Kentuckians with disabilities to save for the future while maintaining the benefits they depend on.

U.S. Senator Rand Paul says he thinks we will see Mitch McConnell back on the Senate floor soon, state lawmakers demand action to save rural healthcare in Kentucky, President Trump nominates a federal judge for Eastern Kentucky, a University of Kentucky diplomacy expert discusses where the U.S. stands as the war with Iran nears the six-month mark.

A measles outbreak hits five Kentucky counties and health officials say it's likely to spread, lawmakers hear from county clerks about a new statewide mapping system they say has some people confused about where to vote, a Kentucky school district is restricting the amount of instructional screen time for students, and what a new poll is revealing about support for data centers in the state.

Police make an arrest in weekend mass shooting in Lexington, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Governor Andy Beshear and other Kentucky Democrats at the party's Forward Together Dinner, a Covington man is sentenced to federal prison for threatening Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, and a new center focused on career pathways opens its doors to more than 1,000 Warren County students.

A member of the Trump administration visits the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington to talk upgrades and improvements, Louisville Metro Council votes to block new data centers in the city, state lawmakers debate whether Medicaid fraud is as bad as some critics say, the Food is Medicine movement continues to gain momentum in Kentucky, and Harrison County's newest tool to fight drug overdoses.

Electric shock gloves made by Kentucky company could end up in the hands of ICE, Kentucky's agriculture commissioner discusses data centers and land use, a new program that's giving more Kentuckians a better shot at buying their first home, and why one doctor says the Trump Administration's order on childhood vaccines is unlikely to have an impact.

Severe storms cause widespread damage and cause some Kentucky school districts to delay the first day of school, Louisville holds its final public meeting on proposed data center regulations, Senator Rand Paul gives his timeline for Senator Mitch McConnell's return to Congress, and cyclospora cases has more people turning to Kentucky farmers markets for their produce.

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.