Kentucky Edition

Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul plans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, lawmakers hear from Warren County Public Schools leadership on success of district’s preschool instruction, new report shows specialized technical graduates leaving Kentucky at much higher rates than other graduates, and Louisville's mayor calls on city council to pass moratorium on new data centers.

Secretary of State Michael Adams tells the Fancy Farm crowd he's not running for governor and is endorsing Congressman James Comer. We hear from attendees about the candidates they support. Another sign Gov. Andy Beshear may run for president in 2028. A new report shows a record number of Kentuckians face food insecurity. Christmas comes early in Rockcastle County.

Go Inside Kentucky Politics on the eve of Fancy Farm 2026, Lexington's city council takes a step toward limiting data centers, how an education model is equipping students with career-ready skills, and a look back at Renee Shaw's nearly 30-year career at KET as she signs off for the final time.

The DOE unveils plans for a massive AI data center and energy project in Paducah, Congressman McGarvey's push to have a woman detained by ICE released from jail for medical treatment, and a look at the history of Fancy Farm.

Sen. Paul says he'll push for a contempt of Congress vote in the Senate after Dr. Fauci repeatedly pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a Wednesday hearing, the U.S. Department of Energy announces a $100 billion data center project in Paducah, how an Eastern Kentucky community is preparing for future floods, and a school resource officer goes the extra mile to collect schools supplies.

Gov. Beshear asks Sen. McConnell to provide more information or resign. Another name joins the Fancy Farm roster. Former Gov. Matt Bevin again misses a mandatory court hearing. The PSC holds a public hearing in Hancock County on a proposed data center. I-65 reopens in Louisville ahead of schedule. Young golfers are learning from female golf legends in Central Kentucky.

Sen. McConnell says he'll miss Fancy Farm as his recovery continues, a rumored GOP candidate for KY governor says he's not running, Congressman Massie is proposing anti-Flock legislation, and a trip to the bourbon capital of the world.

A federal judge tosses a DOJ suit seeking Kentucky voters' sensitive personal data, Congressman Comer pushes for a bill to hold PBMs accountable, and a group looks to increase Louisville's accessible housing supply.

A family receiving a Michelle P. waiver discusses Medicaid cuts.

Governor Beshear announces he’ll use money from the state’s budget surplus to fund Medicaid, Rocky Adkins holds his first official campaign event after announcing he’s running for governor, Kentucky congressman Andy Barr introduces the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, and a meteorologist with the National Weather Service explains why Monday’s severe weather across the Commonwealth was an unusual event.