Kentucky Edition

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.

Why senior centers in Kentucky will have to scale back meal programs, lawmakers discuss horse racing and gambling in Kentucky, what Congressman McGarvey is reportedly saying about his vote on a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, and taking steps to increase accuracy when it comes to monitoring Kentucky's weather.

U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Congressman Thomas discuss the possibility of a government shutdown and a possible U.S. Senate run for  Massie at a community forum in Maysville, Governor Andy Beshear weighs in on the Trump administration's claims there's a link between Tylenol use and autism, and dozens of people who recently became naturalized U.S. citizens are recognized in Bowling Green.

Congressman Thomas Massie talked about his work to release the Epstein files, as he and U.S. Senator Rand Paul made stops in Kentucky for Massie's re-election campaign, county officials head to Frankfort to ask lawmakers, once again, for help funding their local jails, and Warren County Public Schools speaks to legislative panel about ways the state could better accommodate multi-lingual students.

New calls for a change in leadership at FCPS, could a fund used to help Kentuckians rent and own homes being doing more, learning way to reduce falling risks, a unique music festival moves to Kentucky, and a Kentuckian is on her way to becoming a NASA astronaut.

A growing number of state lawmakers are calling for the immediate resignation of Fayette County Public Schools' Superintendent Demetrus Liggins and Board Chair Tyler Murphy,  a high-ranking Kentucky lawmaker is proposing to make handgun "conversion devices" illegal at the state level, and  more cases of West Nile virus are now confirmed in Central Kentucky.

Why some lawmakers oppose a bill preventing utility companies from cutting off services during extreme weather, honoring POW/MIA Recognition Day, and we go Inside Kentucky Politics to discuss the U.S. Senate race in the state.

A legislative task force discusses ways to improve child nutrition, the state's highest court overturns a local ordinance on no-knock warrants, Sen. Paul questions the need for newborns to get a hepatitis B vaccine, and what advancements in the fight against Alzheimer's means for Kentucky families.

The director of the University of Kentucky's Cannabis Center tells lawmakers the university could soon open an indoor cannabis-growing facility, Kentucky's Senate President says lawmakers are taking note of the impact tariffs are having on the state's bourbon industry, and hundreds of groups come together in Lexington to collaborate and educate themselves on preventing child abuse.

The superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools, Demetrus Liggins, is questioned by a panel of state lawmakers about the district's $16 million budget shortfall, another Democrat is running for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky in 2026, and why horse and livestock owners could find hay in shorter supply this winter.

Teacher unions and superintendents ask for $718 million more in education spending, but some policy groups say more money alone won't improve education outcomes, judge dismisses lawsuit by state auditor against Beshear administration, and how Kentuckians stand to benefit from a new life sciences lab.

U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky speaks about the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Kentucky's A.I.  taskforce hears from business leaders and a representative of large-scale data center companies about whether Kentucky could be the next data center destination, and regional leaders cut the ribbon on the One NKY Center.

Governor Beshear says we need to think about the political atmosphere in America today after fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie, the Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments that will help them decide the fate of charter schools in the state, and farmers and scientists from around the world attending 5th International Pawpaw conference at Kentucky State University. 

Kentucy politicians comment on the shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, the Kentucky Supreme Court takes up an open records case, what a new poll says about the race for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, and Gov. Beshear appears on late night television.

A panel discussed what's behind Kentucky's housing shortage and why home prices are so high, public education advocates will ask lawmakers for $700 million more than what they got in the last budget, and a Kentucky distillery is making sure blind, deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors can get a taste of the bourbon industry.

Senator Rand Paul talks about government spending and a potential run for the White House, Congressman Thomas Massie says he's confident the House will vote to get the Jeffery Epstein files released, and supporters and survivors of substance abuse gather for the annual Recovery Rally in Frankfort.  

More Kentuckians are expressing concerns over Medicaid cuts, students in Louisville protest a recent shooting at a Minneapolis school, and Congressman Massie plans new action to push to make the Epstein files public.

Nearly 40 counties are under a burn ban despite recent rain, Gov. Beshear says state government could face a financial shortfall, the new J.B. Speed School opens at the University of Louisville, and a reporter on Kentucky's bourbon beat talks about challenges facing the industry.

Two Kentucky Congressmen say they're brining transparency to the Epstein case, another candidate enters Kentucky's 6th district congressional race, state lawmakers are briefed about a federal investigation into Kentucky's juvenile detention centers, and how educators are working to improve the health of students.

New industries, like artificial intelligence and nuclear energy, and how Eastern Kentucky can get involved were big topics at this year's SOAR Summit, a state lawmaker, who's served more than 20 years in Frankfort, announces his current term will be his last, and a prominent city mayor says he's not seeking re-election.

Labor Day is a celebration of the American labor force. This episode highlights some of the programs in Kentucky that are preparing the next generation of American workers.

Congressman Barr hears from veterans in Richmond, Gov. Beshear addresses redistricting Kentucky's congressional maps, Damon Thayer talks Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, and FCPS pulls back on plans to increase occupational tax.

Questions linger after a union vote at Kentucky's BlueOval SK Battery Park, Gov. Beshear discusses school security following a mass shooting in Minneapolis, a former state lawmaker shares his thoughts about Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, combating chronic absenteeism, and changes to Medicaid.

A state lawmaker wants Ibogaine to be studied for treating addiction, the Trump administartion could withhold $1.4 million from Kentucky if certain gender ideology content isn't removed from curriculum, Sen. Paul says Kentucky's business community is concerned about tariffs, and a traveling Smithsonian exhibit debuts in Western Kentucky.

Lawmakers express bipartisan support for restoring voting rights in Kentucky, Congressman Comer subpoenas the Epstein estate, a union vote is underway at BlueOval SK, another Kentucky cooperage announces layoffs, and Auditor Allison Ball discusses her office's audit of KDE.

State lawmakers and housing leaders discuss how to increase the state's housing supply, what we know about the rising number of COVID cases in Kentucky, meet a man who reentered the workforce in his 60s as we focus on older workers, and what a new study says about a sweet opportunity for the state's economy in Eastern Kentucky.