Kentucky Edition

The Fayette County school board chair sues over a new law that would bar him from serving, Republican lawmakers criticize Governor Andy Beshear’s gas‑tax freeze, expanded medical‑marijuana eligibility opens new pain‑management options for Kentuckians, and Congress looks to Kentucky as it works to set national rules for consumer‑data collection.

Hundreds pack a town hall to discuss a proposed data center in northeastern Kentucky, LMPD moves to fire an officer after a fatal police shooting, Governor Beshear expands access for medical marijuana, President Trump makes good on his promise to nominate Nate Morris to an ambasadorship, and why rural Kentucky is seeing higher numbers of sleep disorders.

A busy stretch of I-65 in Louisville officially closes for the summer, several Kentucky counties hit hard by January’s winter storm are approved for federal funding, Governor Beshear says he hasn’t talked to his family about running for president, a second arrest warrant for former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin is dropped, and our Monday’s on Main spotlights the city of Madisonville.

How cuts to Meals on Wheels could impact thousands of Kentucky seniors, Congressman James Comer's House Oversight Committee questions former Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Epstein case behind closed doors, and a man convicted of killing the daughter of a former state lawmaker is sentenced.

How a new state law is helping preserve swinging bridges in rural Kentucky, what drivers need to know before I-65 in Louisville is closed for two months, the results of a recanvass in a state primary race, a discussion about data centers across Kentucky with The Courier-Journal's Connor Giffin, and how Kentucky's official tree is playing a part in celebration of America's roots.

Senator McConnell and Congressman Guthrie announce millions in funding for upgrades to a Kentucky county's water system, Congressman McGarvey proposes guaranteeing income for young adults, dozens paddle the Ohio River to highlight its recreational opportunities and restoration needs, and meet two Kentuckians participating in the Transplant Games of America.

Congressman Massie files to run for federal office less than a week after losing his GOP primary, Renee Shaw talks with KCTCS President Ryan Quarles about how colleges are meeting workforce demands, and a program that's giving students with disabilities a chance to build job-ready skills.

On this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we spotlight agriculture and farming in Kentucky. Addressing mental health concerns among farmers, increasing the number of meat processing plants across the state, and a community-wide effort providing hands-on lessons on how our food gets from the farm to the table are some of stories we're highlighting from our "Rooted" segment.

Renee goes Inside Kentucky Politics to talk about Kentucky's primary election results, Sen. McConnell blasts the Trump administration's "slush fund to pay people who assault cops," another lawsuit over a bill to revamp KSU, a new exhibit celebrates women in aviation, and how to protect yourself from scams that are popular during the summer months.

Kentucky's Speaker of the House on the primary election, the state earns national recognition for getting students back on track in reading and math, leaders attend ceremony for UK's new agricultural sciences building, layoffs loom for Kentucky's court system, the BBB talks about scams to watch out for, and a summit gives Kentuckians an opportunity to learn about lifelong brain health.

The stage is set of November after a historic primary eleciton in Kentucky. Kentucky Edition looks at how U.S. Senate and U.S. House races went down and why more than a dozen of local officials were defeated in counties across the state.

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.