Jun 04 Family of Kentucky man killed by police amid protests demands answers By Bruce Schreiner, Claire Galofaro, Associated Press The family of a popular barbecue chef killed in a clash with law enforcement said he was protecting his restaurant amid chaos caused when officers began pelting people with pepper balls. Continue reading
Apr 14 Kentucky lawmakers override veto of voter ID measure By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have swept aside the Democratic governor's veto of a bill to require people to show a government-issued photo ID in order to vote. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Kentucky governor gives novel coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:04 Kentucky governor calls COVID-19 response ‘a test of our humanity’ Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky is one of the many leaders across the U.S. competing with the federal government and with other states to secure critical medical equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the sacrifices… Continue watching
Mar 17 WATCH: Kentucky governor gives coronavirus update By Joshua Barajas Beshear is expected to speak at 4 p.m. ET today. Watch the governor's remarks here. Continue reading
Jan 29 Kentucky lawmaker promotes measure to restore felon voting rights By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The proposed constitutional amendment would be a permanent and broader follow-up to an executive order previously signed by Gov. Andy Beshear. Continue reading
Jan 02 Kentucky attorney general asks FBI to probe former Gov. Bevin’s pardons By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press The pardons have drawn criticism from both sides of the political aisle after media reports highlighted some that went to convicts who had wealthy or politically connected families. Continue reading
Dec 27 Amy McGrath files to challenge Mitch McConnell in Senate race By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press As the most powerful Republican in Congress, McConnell enters the race as a strong favorite in his pursuit of a seventh Senate term in 2020. Continue reading
Dec 20 Critics attack Matt Bevin’s pardon of man convicted of child rape By Associated Press Micah Schoettle was in the second year of a 23-year prison sentence when the now former governor pardoned him of rape, sodomy and other sexual crimes last week. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 7:10 What Trump’s refugee policies could mean for places like Bowling Green, Kentucky For the year that began in October, President Trump has capped the number of refugees who may enter the U.S. at 18,000 -- the lowest level since 1980. The policy is having a significant effect in what may seem like… Continue watching