Nov 04 Watch 6:08 Why pro-Trump Kentucky is facing such a competitive governor’s race By William Brangham The Kentucky governor’s race is one of three gubernatorial contests that will serve as key tests of Republican strength ahead of the 2020 presidential election. President Trump is campaigning there Monday for the incumbent, Matt Bevin, who’s facing a very… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 8:03 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what’s at stake for Trump in 3 key governor’s races NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the release of transcripts from the impeachment inquiry, what three upcoming gubernatorial races say about President Trump’s support, early… Continue watching
Nov 04 WATCH: Trump holds rally in Kentucky on the eve of elections By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Monday evening rally at Rupp Arena in Lexington will reinforce one of Gov. Mat Bevin's main themes throughout the bitter campaign — his alliance with Trump, whose popularity eclipses the governor's in the bluegrass state. Watch live here at… Continue reading
Aug 16 McConnell undergoes surgery to repair shoulder fracture By Associated Press The sixth-term senator suffered a shoulder fracture in a fall earlier this month when he tripped on his outdoor patio at his Louisville home. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 3:24 A Kentucky organization that makes perfect birthday cakes for kids with imperfect lives By Brandon Turner and Chelsea Gorham, KET Sweet Blessings, based in Lexington, Kentucky, believes every child should feel special on his or her birthday. The organization bakes and decorates extraordinary birthday cakes for children who might need a treat made with love, just for them. Chelsea Gorham… Continue watching
May 22 Gov. Bevin to face Beshear in Kentucky gubernatorial showdown By Bruce Schreiner The grudge match will have national political experts watching for signs that a Republican incumbent closely aligned with the president might be more vulnerable than expected. Continue reading
Jan 24 Native American activist says he forgives boys in videos By Associated Press Native American activist Nathan Phillips says he's prayed about what happened at the Lincoln Memorial last week and now he has good feelings in his heart for all the people who have been mean to him. Continue reading
Dec 28 Art is a lifeline for this Appalachian community hit hard by opioids By Laura Santhanam This music workshop helps to keep two things alive -- the region’s arts and culture and residents' ability to recover from addiction. Continue reading
Oct 31 Suspect in Kentucky grocery store shootings indicted on murder charges By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The suspect was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of murder, one count of criminal attempted murder and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment stemming from the attack at a Kroger store in suburban Louisville last week. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 3:38 A ruling against Kentucky’s Medicaid work requirements could affect other states By PBS News Hour A federal judge recently ruled against Kentucky’s work requirement for Medicaid recipients after it became the first state to impose the policy. The judge called the mandate “arbitrary and capricious” in a decision that could have an impact on other… Continue watching