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.