Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recounts his heroin addiction during annual drug summit in Nashville, FEMA denies Kentucky's request for certain flood aid, a soybean farmer discusses impact of Trump's tariff policies, Churchill Downs pauses a major renovation project because of tariffs, and a state representative announces a run for Congress.

The head of Kentucky's Office of Drug Control Policy talks about the progress being made to curb overdose deaths, Kentucky's top cop is taking a new approach on drug prevention, Congressman Barr announces he's running for U.S. Senate, and state lawmakers ask the federal government to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act.

Members of Kentucky's federal delegation are in Nashville to discuss drug abuse and prevention, Congressman Guthrie talks about the future of Medicaid, Congressman Comer says tariffs could help fight the illegal drug problem in the U.S., and a financial literacy workshop is coming to Central Kentucky.

Tributes pour in for Pope Francis, cleanup from flood damage continues in Central Kentucky, honoring Kentucky teens for their safe driving habits, and some tips to improve your pickleball game.

Frankfort's mayor says he's optimistic a federal disaster declaration will be signed to help with flood cleanup, the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU opens a new weather station, Justice Pamela Goodwine makes history with the Kentucky Supreme Court, and a new program is working to get high school students plugged in to jobs for electricians.

Auditor Allison Ball launches an investigation into the state's medical cannabis program, Gov. Beshear talks about the flood response, an increase in calls to the state's gambling hotline, helping low-income Kentuckians go on to college, and Kentucky has a new poet laureate. 

The Ohio River in Owensboro crested at its highest peak in nearly 30 years, Louisville rolls out a new plan to combat violent crime, the Kentucky Department of Education says it will comply with a federal order banning DEI, how the Disabled American Veterans is helping veteran entrepreneurs, and God's Pantry Food Bank opens a new facility.

Louisville's mayor says flooding cleanup is on track ahead of the Kentucky Derby Festival, Buffalo Trace Distillery reopens to visitors on a limited basis, Kentucky's Senate President praises Trump's executive orders related to coal, a ceremonial swearing-in for Kentucky first woman to lead to the state supreme court, and some young Kentuckians are bucking the trend by choosing to stay on the farm.

The American Red Cross works to coordinate disaster relief, a recovery center opens in Warren County, the rivertown of Lockport begins cleanup efforts, several rivers in Western Kentucky have yet to crest, and Covington creates a time capsule with help from the community.

The American Red Cross begins sending teams of volunteers to go to homes to assess flood damage, Buffalo Trace Distillery slowly getting back to business after historic floooding, and Louisville boy talks about life after being the first in the U.S. to receive a new type of cochlear implant.