Kentucky Edition

The man accused of fatally shooting a Kentucky State Police trooper makes his first court appearance, which Kentucky industries could benefit from the temporary tariff truce between the United States and China, a Kentucky congressman visits an adult day center to raise concerns about proposed cuts to Medicaid and veterans' benefits, and a Northern Kentucky radio station marks its 80th year.

A Kentucky GOP congressman is among those speaking out against a new taxpayer-funded ad from President Donald Trump, it’s politics, pickles and more at the event known as the ‘Fancy Farm of Northern Kentucky,’ a new tool in the battle against an invasive species in Kentucky’s waterways, and how a near-death experience on a farm has first responders preparing for the next one.

Leaders of ONE Lexington give state lawmakers an update on what's driving the progress in reducing youth violence in the city and where challenges remain, a Republican congressman from Kentucky says his party is headed for a November 3rd disaster, Kentucky joins other states in the fight against robocalls, and one Kentucky native pays tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton on “9-2-5 Day.”

State lawmakers continue to wrangle with how to reduce the cost of Kentucky's Medicaid program, the Kentucky Supreme Court rejects a push by the attorney general to bring back the death penalty, senate majority floor leader Max Wise on increasing the number of school resource officers around the state and the impact its having on school safety, and how the state treasury is helping Kentuckians claim what’s theirs.

A consensus forecasting group delivers good news on the financial state of Kentucky’s state government, a new state law that would have kept the chair of the Fayette County School Board from running for re-election is struck down, Hollywood shines a spotlight on Kentucky's senate president, and University of Kentucky researchers offer a new nutrition guide to help those with Alpha-gal syndrome.  

Harlan County is hit with more than four inches of rain in less than two hours, Kentucky’s state auditor introduces new tool to track benefits program spending by executive branch, Kentucky’s governor is now an author, the program that’s bringing the farm to classrooms around the state, and we introduce you to Kentucky’s new Teacher of the Year.

How higher gas prices are impacting more than just the price you pay at the pump, Gov. Beshear discusses what he thinks the Democratic party should focus on ahead of the midterms, Sen. Paul cautions against taking extreme action to control A.I., and how legislation is setting the stage for more movies to be made in Kentucky.

The U.S. Department of Justice launches an investigation into Kentucky's secretary of state and others for not turning over sensitive voter information, the democratic candidate for the 6th congressional district, Zach Dembo, announces his plan to lower healthcare costs, and new training aims to create more successful interactions between first responders and autistic people.

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin is released from jail, lawmakers get an update on the housing outlook in the state, getting Kentucky teens workforce-ready, the doors open on a new center focused on helping Kentuckians grow better food, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s largest bourbon, food and music festival.

Charles Booker tells crowd he’s gaining ground in the U.S. Senate race against Andy Barr, Mitch McConnell appears at the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee as Congress gets set to vote on the 2026 Farm Bill, Kentucky Republican Congressman James Comer decides not seek another term as chair of the House Oversight Committee, and the state hits its highest number of measles cases in 35 years.