A new state program designed to protect victims of domestic violence sees a 460% increase one year after becoming law, Gov. Beshear releases his tax return, Kentucky Edition goes on the road to hear from state lawmakers at NCSL, the Director of the CDC visits a vaccine clinic in Louisville, and a former Wildcat goes for gold in Paris.

A forced marriage survivor discusses Kentucky's child marriage laws at NCSL, attendees create their own Derby hat, a new caucus is formed in the Kentucky General Assembly, recognizing the Eighth of August, and it's back to school for the state's largest school district.

State lawmakers at the National Conference of State Legislatures heard from U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and an advisor to President Joe Biden. A Kentucky political expert explains if Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will make a difference in November. Electric vehicle owners have two new recharging options in the state.

Even though Gov. Beshear will not be the Democratic nominee for vice president, he is praising Kamala Harris for picking Gov. Tim Walzf ofMinnesota as her running mate. The 50th anniversary of National Conference of State Legislatures kicks off in Louisville, with sessions on technology, education, the economy, and more. One Kentucky county says “no” to letting businesses sell medical cannabis.

Thousands pour into Louisville for the National Conference of State Legislatures, which brings together legislators and their staff from around the country and abroad. Highlights from the 2024 Fancy Farm Picnic. The musical greats whose song lyrics put western Kentucky on the map are now taking center stage in Central City.

Gov. Andy Beshear cancels some events as Vice President Harris is reportedly close to choosing a running mate, a look at who will and won't be at this year's Fancy Farm picnic, a new way to learn about the contributions of influential Black Kentuckians, and one-on-one with Miss Kentucky 2024.

The Kentucky Lantern reports a Shelby County judge ruled Democratic Representative Richard Henderson is disqualified from appearing on the November ballot because of incorrect paperwork. Political speaking organizer Steven Elder talks about why the Fancy Farm Picnic is still relevant. The growing popularity of the University of Kentucky's Meat Cutting School. 

The Herald-Leader newspaper reports Representative Daniel Grossberg, (D) Louisville, is being investigated for "inappropriate interactions with women." Kentucky's distillers lobby state lawmakers to open the market for pre-made cocktails. New emergency room for people experiencing mental and behavioral health issues is the first of its kind in Kentucky.

A Cabinet for Health and Family Services leader tells lawmakers he doesn't have the funding to carry out legislation they passed to better protect children and vulnerable adults. Lexington lands a $500,000 grant for program focused on disrupting gun violence in the city. How a coalition is making sure future generations have access to a key part of bourbon making – white oak trees.

Local county leaders tell lawmakers what the housing shortage looks like in their communities. Former Attorney General Daniel Cameron is set to speak on behalf of former President Donald Trump's campaign at Fancy Farm. A Lexington native is once again bringing home the gold for Team USA.