Kentucky Edition

Lawmakers look to make changes to the state's largest public school district, debating the pros and cons of alternative sentencing for caregivers, Southern Kentucky counties are slowly seeing power restored following the winter storm, and the mayors of Kentucky's two largest cities talk about what's next for their communities.

The number of power outages is trending down and road conditions are improving across Kentucky, lawmakers file two new priority bills in the General Assembly, Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the situation in Minneapolis, and a group is working to rescue free-roaming horses in Eastern Kentucky.

Governor Beshear says at least three deaths may be tied to winter storm, Kentucky getting support from outside to help restore power to thousands, Northern Kentucky sets another snowfall record, and Republican congressman James Comer of Kentucky says it might be time for ICE to leave Minneapolis.

Kentucky braces for a powerful winter storm, a bill extending concealed carry rights to young adults clears the state House, a committee considers the impeachment of a state Supreme Court justice, and Kentucky's Attorney General is looking into mail-order abortion pills.

Lawmakers consider changing a 2025 law that sought to protect students by creating boundaries for communication, U.S. Senator Paul visits Frankfort to applaud efforts to reduce the income tax rate, Gov. Beshear is critical of President Trump's comments on Greenland, and all eyes are on the weather. 

Lawmakers unveil their top legislative priority for the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, debate over lowering the legal conceal carry age, and a bill cracking down on distracted driving speeds through the legislator.

The world's richest person gets involved in Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, Gov. Beshear is in Davos for the World Economic Forum, a bill aimed at making transfering college credits gets sent back to the drawing board, and a physician talks about the Dry January trend.

A look at the history of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday, meet a civil rights activist from Kentucky who marched with Dr. King, and learn about a statewide food drive honoring Dr. King's legacy of community service.

A bill to address driver's licensing accelerates through the state Senate chambers. Kentucky's first medical cannabis processor opens. The Champ gets a stamp.

A bill looks to pay high school students to become teachers, education advocates call on lawmakers to prioritize funding public schools, JCPS announces a major budget reduction plan, and federal funding for recovery programs is restored.

Boeing says it warned about part failure at center of UPS crash in Louisville, bills cracking down on distracting driving and addressing driver's license renewels clear a committee, and an interview with congressional candidate State Rep. Ryan Dotson.

Debating the merits of universal pre-K in Kentucky, a lawmaker files a bill to return driver's license renewals to county officials, lawmakers discuss bills to help with the state's housing shortage, and the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a case about transgender athletes.

The number of candidates vying to replace Kentucky's retiring U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell grows to 19, Louisville Public Media journalist Joe Sonka talks about why so many Republicans will be unchallenged this election year and how a new state law that went into effect January 1st aims to lower the number of colorectal cancer deaths in Kentucky.

A local abortion case fires up both sides of the debate in Frankfort, highlights from Kentucky Chamber Day, why Kentucky's Attorney General is suing a chatbot company, another possible measles exposure case in the state, and a look inside Central Kentucky's first medical marijuana dispensary.

A Bowling Green group is growing healthy food for their neighbors, but other lessons are taking root. It comes with a meaningful reminder about growing potential and community, making these gardeners the cream of the crop.

Governor Beshear delivers his 2026 State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address, a look at some of the early bills filed in the Kentucky General Assembly, Cameron makes his entry into the U.S. Senate race official, and details on the state's first digital ID platform.

The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly kicks off in a new and temporary building, Senate Democrats in Frankfort lay out their priorities for the new session, meet Kentucky's newest state senator, a warning about a measles outbreak in Northern Kentucky, and a rise in the number of whooping cough cases.

Lawmakers from Kentucky react to the capture of Venezuela's president, a look at new state laws on the books for 2026, why one community is concerned about license plate readers, and Congressman Barr campaigns on coal in Harlan.

Earlier this year, KET brought back our Education Matters series, focusing on different topics in the world of education for parents, teachers and students. This special episode of Kentucky Edition highlights some of those discussions.

On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we're spotlighting agriculture and farming in Kentucky.

On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we're highlighting some of the artists and crafts people around Kentucky.

A program showcasing the programs and pathways that are building tomorrow's workforce today.

A program focused on scams and why older Americans are often most at risk.

Stories about the medical innovations, research studies, and approaches happening in Kentucky that are improving lives and health outcomes.

A look at what parents and students should know about how to prepare for life after high school.

This show is a highlight of KET's ongoing aging series called The Next Chapter, which explores the rewards and challenges of growing older.

Tourism is big business in Kentucky. In 2024, tourism had a record $14.3 billion economic impact on the state. This show looks at some of the ways the Appalachian region is bringing in tourists and delighting the locals in Eastern Kentucky.

A look back at cities in Kentucky that are growing stronger economies and vibrant communities in this segment we call Mondays on Main.

Congressman Massie lays out how he expects Friday's deadline to release the Epstein files will go, Bob Babbage and Trey Grayson go Inside Kentucky Politics with Renee Shaw, and a toy drive in Eastern Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear discusses his plan to cut state spending to balance the budget, the state's highest court overturns a state law it previously said was constitutional, and tips for avoiding scams during the holiday season.

Gov. Beshear talks about the state's budget shortfall, Democrats hold onto a seat in the Kentucky senate, Kentucky's Make America Healthy Again Task Force submits its policy recommendations, and a community theatre group in Barren County celebrates a big milestone.

Kentucky's newest state senator will be selected in a special election, a case of bird flu is detected in a backyard flock in Central Kentucky, and learn about what's being called a roadmap for increasing jobs and improving the quality of life in nine Kentucky counties.

Kentucky continues to recommend Hepatitis B vaccines for infants, a new overdose alert system is launched, bird flu is detected in a backyard flock in Central Kentucky, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses hemp legislation and the U.S. government's role in Syria.

Efforts to keep the heat on in Kentucky households this winter, Kentucky Youth Advocates releases its report on the wellbeing of children in Kentucky, small dairy farms turning to holiday agritourism to stay profitable, and Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day gets his own space at the Kentucky Derby Museum.

Ford Motor Company and SK On are ending their electric vehicle battery venture that included two battery plants in Kentucky, state leaders join a campaign to fight hunger in two Kentucky counties, and Eastern Kentucky University's president talks about enrollment, special programs and working with Frankfort and Washington, D.C.

Authorities have identified the suspect and the victim in Tuesday's fatal shooting on the campus of Kentucky State University, lawmakers discuss banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in K through 12 schools in Kentucky, and advice for lottery winners from the president of the Kentucky Lottery.

Lawmakers debate ending DEI initiatives at K-12 schools, two federal lawmakers team up to push for a nationwide ban on no-knock warrants, Kentucky is seeing a surge in enrollment in health-related programs, and the outgoing CEO and President of the Kentucky Lottery talks about record-breaking sales in the face of greater gaming competition.

State Rep. Deanna Frazier Gordon ends her race for Congress, Beshear gives an update on the state's medical marijuana program, U.K. partners with Microsoft to collaborate on A.I., and how high schools are helping prepare students for college or a career.

How judges and school staff in Louisville created one of the first truancy diversion programs in the country, a state senator makes history in Kentucky, and Renee Shaw visits Pikeville to see what the region is doing to become a major tourism destination.

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.