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Mario Anderson
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I wake up early to deliver Your Morning News on Spectrum News Kentucky | I host the EMMY NOMINATED InFocusKY | Share your news story & show ideas: | I like gifs & emojis
👀 SUNDAY on #InFocusKY: I sit down one-on-one with Kentucky’s Chief Election Official, Secretary of State Michael Adams (R) 🗳️.

⬇️ HOW TO WATCH ⬇️
⏰ : 10a & 3p ET
📺 : Spectrum cable channel 1
📱 : Download the Spectrum News App
💻: SpectrumNews1.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
CANDIDATE CONVERSATIONS: Watch my one-on-one interview with Democrat Dale Romans, as he explains why he is running to become Kentucky's next U.S. Senator in 2026 and what he hopes to do if elected. #kysen
Dale Romans talks about his US Senate Run
The longtime horse trainer announced his intention to run for U.S. Senate, hoping to take over the seat held by Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
#NEW | @daleromans.bsky.social is running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky and says he's confident that a Democrat can win the open seat in 2026 and believes Kentuckians will "vote the person, not for the party." #kysen
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
#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
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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.
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#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.
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
“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.
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#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
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#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.
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
SHOCKING AND SAD! UPS Flight 2976 crossing over Grade Lane in #Louisville, before hitting petroleum tanks at GFL Environmental.

(📷:Rasim & Anela Hadzic)
November 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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.
November 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Gov. Andy Beshear has transformed into Mr. Rogers!

For Halloween 🎃 (of course)
October 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Live TV can’t stop the 6-7 energy 💪📺

#67 #slang
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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
October 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
#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.
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.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#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.
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.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
#NEW | Charles Booker makes it official. He will NOT be running for Louisville mayor next year.
October 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
#NEW | Republican Andy @barrforsenate posts this memorandum after his 2026 #kysen’s primary opponent’s Q3 campaign contributions are made public.
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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.
October 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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
October 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
REST IN PEACE 💔 Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died. She was 106.
October 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
👀Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to appear in-person with former President Joe Biden at Nebraska Democratic Party gala / fundraising event in November. #kygov
October 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#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
October 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM