February 8, 2023
Frankfort lawmakers debate an income tax cut and send a plan to the governor. Hundreds rally at the capitol on behalf of Kentucky children. Why one lawmaker says she's getting behind a bill to eliminate the so-called pink tax.
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Kentucky Tonight
Kentucky Tonight episodes focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Kentucky’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Health, Legal and Voting Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Reopening Kentucky’s Economy
- COVID-19 Impact on Primary Voting and Local Governments
- Debating Steps to Reopen the Economy
- Reopening Rules for Restaurants and Retail
- Reopening Kentucky Schools
- COVID-19’s Impact on Higher Education in Kentucky
- COVID-19’s Impact Kentucky Tourism
- Challenges and Benefits of Remote Learning in Kentucky
- Special Education, Student Mental Health and COVID-19
- COVID-19’s Impact on Kentucky’s Health Care System
- Reopening Kentucky Classrooms During a Coronavirus Surge
Coronavirus: A Kentucky Update
Dr. Wayne Tuckson provides updates on coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, in Kentucky.
- What Kentuckians Can Do to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
- Help with Unemployment and Public Health Advice
- Preparing for the COVID-19 Surge and Viewer Questions
- Accessing Kentucky’s Benefits and Viewer Questions
- The Need for Testing and Helping Food Banks
- Kentucky’s Path to Reopening and Mental Health Assistance
- Health Care in the COVID-19 Era and a Testing Update
- COVID-19’s Impact on Long-Term Care Facilities
- Phases for Reopening and Rural Patients’ Needs
- Hot Spots, COVID-19’s Impact on Teens, and Recovery Stories
- Tracking Cases, Mental Health, and More Stories of Recovery
February 7, 2023
Kentucky's General Assembly reconvenes with a look at our teacher shortage, the Coalition to Sustain the Education Profession has recommendations for the teacher shortfall, legislation could help with healthcare shortages, a House impeachment committee makes its recommendation, the Frazier History Museum brings history to life, and a farm for retired race horses celebrates 20 years of service.
February 3, 2023
Tens of thousands of Kentuckians still lack access to public water. Louisville's new mayor says the state of the city is strong. Why state police will be stationed at certain juvenile justice detention centers. Al Cross talks with Renee Shaw about Kelly Craft's gubernatorial campaign. An eastern Kentucky man is exploring an untapped resource in the region.
February 2, 2023
A group of Republican lawmakers today demanded change to Kentucky's juvenile justice system, including a change in leadership; a Kentucky family who lost their son to a cardiac arrest is working to make sure AEDs are available at every school sporting event; and part three of Renee Shaw's conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles.
February 1, 2023
Congressman Brett Guthrie pushes legislation to end the federal COVID-19 emergency declarations. Congressman James Comer discusses pandemic-related fraud at the first House Oversight Committee meeting. Ryan Quarles shares his plans to win the GOP primary for governor despite trailing in fundraising. Ryland Barton previews the General Assembly's return next week. And a look at Museum Bees.
January 31, 2023
Ryan Quarles tells Renee Shaw what sets him apart from other gubernatorial candidates; Sec. Kerry Harvey recalls stories he heard from Kentuckians who said they were benefiting from medical marijuana; a felon in Western Kentucky advocates for voting rights restoration; looking at Louisville's new approach to tackling homelessness; and recognizing two Kentucky authors who are up for a major award.
January 30, 2023
A look at efforts underway to attract and retain teachers in Kentucky.
January 27, 2023
How cultural centers in eastern Kentucky are restoring history after devastating flooding. A juvenile justice center in Louisville is reopening. A restaurant at the center of a protest issues an apology. Marking National Holocaust Remembrance Day. Why a northern Kentucky city is temporarily changing its name.
January 26, 2023
How historic flooding made the housing crisis in Eastern Kentucky worse; a poll shows Atty. General Daniel Cameron leading the Republican field for governor; Sen. McConnell discusses sending tanks to Ukraine; Louisville Mayor Greenberg wants the city to spend more than $30 million to fight homelessness; a new federal policy that could help veterans get mental healthcare; and meet Ethan Almighty.