Kentucky Focus

A Kentucky lawmaker is pushing a measure inspired by tragedy that could help prevent child abuse before it escalates. On this episode of Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald, State Representative Susan Witten explains Kyan’s Law, legislation that would train animal control officers to recognize signs of child abuse and neglect — strengthening early intervention efforts across the Commonwealth.

Also this week, vehicle safety expert Lonny Haschel from the National Safety Council discusses a surprising statistic: nearly one in five vehicles on the road has an unrepaired safety recall. Many drivers don’t even know it. He explains how recalls work, why repairs are always free, and how drivers can check their vehicles in seconds.

Is Kentucky’s housing market heating up — or cooling off? This week on Kentucky Focus, Scott Fitzgerald breaks down the latest statewide data from Kentucky REALTORS®, including sales trends, home prices, inventory levels, and what it all means for buyers and sellers heading into spring. Then, what happens after you get the keys? When winter weather strikes and something breaks, repairs can’t wait. We talk with a home warranty expert about how coverage works, how it differs from homeowners insurance, and how new virtual repair support is helping homeowners solve problems faster. Whether you're house hunting, selling, or simply protecting your biggest investment, practical insight goes a long way

On this edition of Kentucky Focus, Scott Fitzgerlad tackles two issues that could have a major impact on households across the Commonwealth. First, a closer look at the ongoing debate surrounding child care — what’s being proposed, why it matters, and how it could affect families and providers statewide. Then, we turn to Kentucky’s evolving workforce, with new insights on how workers age 50-plus are navigating today’s job market — and what role emerging technology could play in the future of hiring.

Scott Fitzgerald brings you a headline-making development in one global industry and new momentum in one of Kentucky’s signature sectors both raise bigger questions about influence, growth, and long-term stability. We explore what’s underneath it all on this edition of "Kentucky Focus with Scott Fitzgerald"

This week on Kentucky Focus, conversations that could impact the way we think about the future of our state and the health of our communities. We’ll hear from a local leader with a unique perspective on Kentucky’s role in shaping innovation and policy. Later, we hear from someone whose work could make a life-saving difference for many people right here at home!

What makes something stand out? What pushes people to choose one thing over another? This week on Kentucky Focus, Scott Fitzgerald takes a look at what's shaping our decisions &  attention in today’s marketplace with two guests who are well in the know into what we're thinking.

This week on "Kentucky Focus", Scott Fitzgerald takes you inside the conversations shaping Kentucky’s future—where policy, people, and progress collide.  In this episode, we pull back the curtain on complex issues that affect everyday life, from how communities manage growing challenges, to how technology is quietly reshaping the workplace, to what changes ahead could mean for your wallet this year and beyond. Kentucky Focus doesn’t just ask what’s happening—it asks why it matters.

Health, money, and the decisions that shape everyday life — this week Scott Fitzgerald draws together timely conversations that matter right now. From understanding who faces higher risks during respiratory illness season, to why financial stress persists even when incomes rise, to the growing push to teach money skills earlier in life, we get insight, clarity, and perspective on issues impacting families today.

This week it's about getting our health right in the new year as we take a closer look at topics shaping daily life, including pediatric health advances, physical wellness and injury prevention.  Always an important topic, we provide an update on law enforcement safety and service across the country.

A single year. Countless unforgettable moments. Join Scott Fitzgerald on this Kentucky Focus for a sweeping look back at 2025 in Kentucky — from devastating loss to inspiring resilience, iconic traditions to championship triumphs. This is the year that tested the Commonwealth — and reminded us who we are.