Kentucky Edition

It's election day in Kentucky's 2026 primary.

A candidate in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District gets a visit from a Trump administration official, U.S. Senate candidates are crisscrossing the state in the final hours before elction day, and Kentucky's Secretary of State gives his prediction for voter turnout.

Republican U.S. Senate candidates Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron make last‑minute campaign stops across Kentucky as the primary approaches, Louisville city leaders detail plans for nearly $1 billion in new state funding, a longtime member of the Kentucky General Assembly passes away, and a Laurel County neighborhood devastated by last year's deadly tornado continues its path toward recovery.

Early voting begins in Kentucky's 2026 primary election, a state House candidate drops out after a video surfaces, Congressman Massie denies hush money allegations, Sen. Paul's son apologies for an alleged drunken anti-Semitic rant, and a look at the progress a Kentucky community is making one year since a deadly tornado outbreak.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

Highlights from new two-year state spending plan, sweeping bill addressing housing shortage in Kentucky moves forward, plan to restructure Kentucky State University being called a “reset for success,” and the superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools says he's withdrawn from consideration for a job to head up school district in Missouri.

State lawmakers advance a bill that attempts to cut costs and implement federal changes to Medicaid, a sweeping elections bill moves forward, an overhaul of Kentucky's child care center regulations passes the Senate, London Mayor Randall Weddle is indicted, and a judge says the impeachment of a Lexington judge is null and void.

Funeral arrangments are announced for a second Kentucky servicemember, hundreds turn out for a No Kings rally in Lexington, how the war with Iran is impacting Kentucky farmers, Sen. Paul says he's 50/50 on whether to run for president, Nate Morris is endorsed by CPAC, and state lawmakers announce an agreement on the state budget.

Lawmakers advance a bill that amends a 2025 bill regarding private communication between school staff and students, a bill regarding hiring and firing at public universities advances, an omnibus elections bill passes the Senate along party lines, why an arrest warrant for former Gov. Bevin is no longer active, and big economic news for Western Kentucky.

Lawmakers move to strengthen Kentucky's child-marriage laws, limit a governor's pardoning powers, and support the state's only publicly-funded HBCU. Bills on student violence against school staff and on advancing nuclear energy win final passage. Plus, the first TV ad airs in Kentucky's Sixth District race for U.S. House.

Lawmakers advance legislation aimed at strengthening Kentucky's only publicly-funded HBCU, a bill limiting how an administration spends and hires in the days before new officers take over clears a committee, ignoring a school bus stop arm could soon come with a $300 penalty, and a local program is keeping the tradition of Kentucky Country Ham alive.

A judge sentences former Gov. Matt Bevin to 60 days in jail, lawmakers look to end Kentucky's "orphan tax," a new report from Kentucky's Auditor is critical of the executive branch, Gov. Beshear says it would be "dangerous" for Vice President J.D. Vance to run for President, and a life science research space in Northern Kentucky welcomes its first international company.

A Kentucky soldier killed in the war with Iran is laid to rest, state lawmakers advance a bill that could overhaul the school boards of Kentucky's two largest districts, how a partial government shutdown is impacting Kentucky airports, Toyota makes another big investment in Kentucky, and how Lexington is working to help pay off medical debt for many in the community.

The House votes to impeach a sitting Fayette County judge, a judge finds former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in contempt of court, a bill that could shield pesticide manufactures from certain lawsuits is headed to the governor's desk, and federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against two officers involved in the deadly police shooting of Breonna Taylor.

The Bardstown community remembers a Kentucky soldier killed in Operation Epic Fury, a bill allowing adults under 21 to conceal carry advances, an omnibus betting bill clears the House with a bipartisan floor admendment despite the objections of the bill's sponsor, and Gov. Beshear offers his take on the Senate's version of the two-year state budget.

The Kentucky Senate passes its version of the state's two-year budget, lawmakers agree to issue articles of impeachment against a Fayette Circuit Court judge, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul outlines why he can't support Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS, and four Democrats running for Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat square off in their first debate.

Funeral plans are set for a Kentuckian killed as part of the U.S. fighting Iran, state lawmakers considering changes that could kick 47,000 Kentuckians off SNAP, a Paducah Republican is urging Kentucky to develop a nuclear energy pilot program, and the Senate votes to override the governor's veto of House Bill 1.