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#BREAKING | 🚨Long-time, Louisville based horse trainer @daleromans.bsky.social is running to win the soon to be open U.S. Senate in Kentucky.

In his campaign launch ad, Romans calls himself an "independent Democrat" and says he is not beholden to the party or the president. #kysen

Pretty cool moment in Lexington Monday.

Former Kentucky Governors Ernie Fletcher (2003-2007) and Steve Beshear (2007-2015) appearing together during a Kentucky Chamber event, sharing their perspectives on governing with civility & how collaboration is essential for effective leadership.

#ICYMI | U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington officially filed Friday to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky.
I asked Barr about an internal poll from his campaign last month showing him trailing by 17 points in the #kysen race & how he plans to close the gap over the next 5 months.

“In Focus Kentucky” airs Sunday at 10am ET (and again at 3pm) on Spectrum News 1.

Tune in LIVE or set your DVR to record.

#NEW | Republican U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr stopped in Frankfort Friday to officially file to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky with the Office of Secretary of State. #kysen

#NEW | Starting Friday, you’re going to see a 10% cut in flights at 40 of the largest airports in the U.S., including Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport & CVG in Northern Kentucky.

Here’s what U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Louisville said about the FAA’s decision.

SHOCKING AND SAD! UPS Flight 2976 crossing over Grade Lane in #Louisville, before hitting petroleum tanks at GFL Environmental.

(📷:Rasim & Anela Hadzic)

This month of November means I’m celebrating 8 YEARS of delivering the news at Spectrum News 1.

And heck yeah, I’m still having the best time doing it! 8️⃣💛🎥📺🎤 #workanniversary

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: Addressing Kentucky’s housing shortage + previewing a new statewide eviction data dashboard interactive tool created by KY Youth Advocates.

MY GUESTS: State Rep. Susan Tyler Witten, R-Louisville & Shannon Moody of KY Youth Advocates

📺: 10am & 3pm on Spectrum News

Kentucky's first and only female governor, Martha Layne Collins, died on Saturday at the age of 88, according to a social media post from Gov. Andy Beshear.

Here’s the video from ‘Mister Beshears’ Neighborhood

Gov. Andy Beshear has transformed into Mr. Rogers!

For Halloween 🎃 (of course)

Live TV can’t stop the 6-7 energy 💪📺

#67 #slang

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re discussing K-12 public education in the Commonwealth.

MY GUESTS: Brigitte Blom of Prichard Committee & KY House GOP Education Committee chairman James Tipton (R)

HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
📱: Spectrum News app

Legislative policies to support workers with disabilities Sen. Danny Carroll sponsored SB 103 during 2025 legislative session, working to improve vocational rehabilitation transparency and accountability.

#WATCH | This week on “In Focus Kentucky” @kysenate.bsky.social's Danny Carroll joins me to highlight his legislative efforts to lead Kentucky’s progress in supporting individuals with disabilities as valuable members of our communities and workforce.

Kentucky Voices for Health makes changes through policy advocacy It brings together individuals, advocates, community organizations, state agencies and policymakers to address the underlying causes of poor health.

#WATCH | Emily Beauregard of Kentucky Voices for Health joins
#InFocusKY to share how the coalition is raising awareness through advocacy, about the ongoing updates to #Medicaid policies, as federal & state leaders continue discussing how to implement the changes.

A look at Kentucky's Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board Changes at the federal level could force difficult decisions at the state level on Kentucky's Medicaid program.

#ICYMI | State Rep. Ken Fleming, R-Louisville who is also co-chair of Kentucky's Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board says changes at the federal level to the Medicaid program are forcing difficult decisions at the state level, especially as #kyga26 is a budget year.

#NEW | Charles Booker makes it official. He will NOT be running for Louisville mayor next year.

#NEW | Republican Andy @barrforsenate posts this memorandum after his 2026 #kysen’s primary opponent’s Q3 campaign contributions are made public.

New 2026 Kentucky U.S. Senate Republican Primary poll released from co/efficient.
✔️Daniel Camron: 39%
✔️Andy Barr: 22%
✔️Nate Morris: 8%
✔️Someone Else: 4%
✔️Undecided: 27%

*important note for clarity: Cameron's general consultant is a co-founder of co/efficient.

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re discussing the latest changes coming to Kentucky’s #Medicaid program.

MY GUESTS: Co-chair of Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board, State Rep. Ken Fleming, R-Louisville & Emily Beauregard of KY Voices for Health

HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum News

REST IN PEACE 💔 Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died. She was 106.

👀Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to appear in-person with former President Joe Biden at Nebraska Democratic Party gala / fundraising event in November. #kygov

#ICYMI | Amy McGrath weighs in on Kentucky’s 2026 U.S. Senate primary field, highlighting that on the Democratic side, all the high-profile candidates have a background of public service, while the Republicans consist of life-long politicians & ties to Mitch McConnell. #kysen

Amy McGrath takes another shot at the U.S. Senate McGrath fell short in 2020, losing to Mitch McConnell. She spoke exclusively to Spectrum News 1 about her decision to run.

#WATCH | My full extended and wide-ranging, 13-minute interview with Democrat Amy McGrath, who is taking another shot at the U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
#kysen

#BREAKING | 🚨 Retired Marine fighter pilot @amymcgrath.bsky.social is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 & calls this race a “tremendous opportunity for Kentuckians," adding that "the balance of power in the Senate is on the line" with Kentucky's 1st open U.S. Senate seat since 2010. #kysen.

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: Discussing October being ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ & progress being made to protecting minors from coerced marriages in Kentucky.

GUESTS: @kysenate.bsky.social’s Julie Raque Adams & Melissa Wallace of LFUCG DV

⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1

Louisville mayor names interim Jefferson County sheriff, clerk Both positions were empty after the recent deaths of John Aubrey and Bobbie Holsclaw, who served in the roles for nearly 30 years.

#NEW | During a Friday news conference, Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville, announced he has appointed Louisville Metro Deputy Mayor David James as Jefferson County sheriff and State Sen. David Yates, D-Louisville, as Jefferson County clerk.

Jacqueline Coleman is an educator, bball coach, writer & founder of a nonprofit In 2013, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman founded her own nonprofit, Lead Kentucky. It ensures Kentucky's college women are prepared, encouraged, and empowered to seek leadership positions on their cam...

#WATCH | From the favorite meal she likes make, to her favorite show to watch on TV, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman reveals answers to five things you previously may have not known about her. #InFocusKY

Kentucky Governor, Lt. Gov. condemn political violence and calls for civility Jacqueline Coleman is Kentucky's highest elected teacher and a vocal and passionate advocate for public education.

#NEW | “Gov. Beshear and I really have worked since we’ve been in office before anything like this happened, to be the people that were the adults in the room that brought the temperature down. That is needed now more than ever," said Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman.