How communities are dealing with the heat, the search begins for a new KDE commissioner, Congressman McGarvey asks for federal help with JCPS bus driver shortage, an update on the state's so-called baby box law, and meet a graduate student who is providing therapy for horses.

A week-long heat wave begins gripping the commonwealth, a county is taking special measures to keep the peace at youth sports games, what's leading to a decline in youth officials, UK starts a new season with record enrollment, and taking in the sights and sounds of the Kentucky State Fair.

A former commonwealth's attorney is arrested by the FBI, praise for a group fighting drug addiction from Sen. McConnell, a major policy change for LMPD, and taking advantage of numerous health screenings at the state fair.

A deeper look into the bus issue at JCPS, what a new survey says about access to childcare, why one tradition at the state fair isn't happening this year, an update on sports betting, and details on a new eco-tourism business in Central Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear announces his education proposal, students return to school in the state's second-largest district, the state supreme court hears arguments regarding a new state law, and how alpacas are helping support cancer research at the state's flagship university.

Cameron releases his education plan and picks up a key endorsement, JCPS announces when students can return to school, a focus on health at this year's state fair, and a pay-what-you-can cafe that's helping transform a community.

Candidate for governor agree to several debates, UK welcomes a record freshman class, the Kentucky National Guard holds a ceremonial sendoff, a Kentucky researcher is recognized nationally, and a piece of history returns to Mammoth Cave National Park.

When JCPS students may return to school after a disastrous first day with new bus routes, Kentucky has more SROs than ever before, and an extension for the PACT Act.

Renewed debate about a controversial new law has both candidates for governor reacting, on progress report on construction of two battery plants for EVs, why the first day of school for JCPS was a "disaster," and details about newly proposed regulation to protect coal miners.

Beshear releases his law enforcement budget plan, Cameron talks about his own law enforcement policies, why an JROTC program is being put on hold, details on expanding the Mountain Parkway, and how the Smithsonian is reaching Main Street in Kentucky.