A collection of programs and articles produced by KET during the pandemic.
Trusted experts share the latest information about the coronavirus and answer questions.
Kentucky Tonight episodes focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Wayne Tuckson provides updates on coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, in Kentucky.
The Kentucky General Assembly moved two controversial bills that opponents say put transgender people at risk, debate may soon begin on a medical marijuana bill, the newest member of the Kentucky State Senate is sworn in, Louisville's mayor announces several investments in the police department, and an update on confirmed cases of measles in Kentucky.
A bill to reorganize the state Department of Juvenile Justice clears a Senate committee. Hundreds gather in support of the CROWN Act. Fentanyl test strips would not be considered drug paraphernalia under a proposed bill. The Safe at Home Act clears the full Senate. How anti-hunger advocates are battling food insecurity in Kentucky.
Sweeping changes to Kentucky's juvenile justice system are gaining momentum, details on a bill that would set standards for teacher misconduct allegations, local leaders debate the impact of a proposed tax break for the bourbon industry, a Republican candidate for governor says he's for medical marijuana, and the history behind the American Printing House for the Blind.
A bill that would let nurse practitioners prescribe controlled substances passes the state Senate. A new poll suggests a majority of Kentuckians opposes at least one part of a bill dealing with transgender students. Ukrainian refugees in the commonwealth mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of their homeland. A celebration in Frankfort highlights the state's largest industry.
Another bill that would give parents more say over the education system passed a Senate committee, Beshear says solving Kentucky's teacher shortage requires teacher raises, some exceptions to Kentucky's near-total ban on abortions could become law, and AARP state leadership rallies for lowering prescription drug cost.
Students from a school in Louisville walked out of class in protest of Senate Bill 150. Doctors rally at the state capitol to support a measure that reforms the "prior authorization" process. A new bill would restore abortion access in Kentucky. Cassie Chambers Armstrong wins a special election in the 19th state Senate district. And an introduction to the Women's Club of Louisville.
The specter of long COVID, with its mysterious cause, no obvious cure and an unknown duration, haunts millions and millions of people. In this report, we hear from some of those who are suffering with it and William Brangham speaks with Dr. David Putrino of Mount Sinai Health in New York about the varied symptoms people are dealing with.
The state legislature addresses the teacher shortage, Kentucky's largest school district addresses the teacher shortage with teacher incentives, JCPS considers shifting start times for many of its students, 160,000+ Kentuckians can't vote due to felony convictions, legislators want AEDs in every Kentucky school, a place in Northern Kentucky where veterans can connect with each other.
A state lawmaker discusses why slot-like gaming machines should be banned in Kentucky.