Kentucky Edition

A group of moms tell state lawmakers that not all fentanyl ODs are intentional, the state has more SROs than ever before, a KY district becomes the example for teaching a new reading curriculum, and it's now clear where Kentuckians will soon be able to place a sports wager.

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.