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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 1d

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

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 2d

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

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 3d

#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

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 4d

#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

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.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 5d

#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.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 6d

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

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 8d

#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.

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.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 9d

#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

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...

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 9d

#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.

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.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 9d

#ICYMI | "Gov. Beshear and I have been squarely focused on making sure that we’re building the strongest economy that we possibly can in Kentucky," said @Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman this week on #InFocusKY about Kentucky's record-breaking economic momentum.

Jacqueline Coleman was raised on a farm in Burgin in Central Kentucky

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was raised on a farm in Burgin, where her family owned a small business for five generations.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 13d

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: One-on-one conversation with Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Jacqueline Coleman (D).

HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10am & 3pm ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
💻: SpectrumNews1.com
📱: Spectrum News App

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 17d

#INBOX | Long time State Rep. George Brown, D-Lexington, rejects calls for resignation of Superintendent & Board Chair, reaffirms support for Fayette County Public Schools.

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 17d

#INBOX | State Reps. Chad Aull, Adrielle Camuel, Anne Doneworth, Adam Moore & Lindsey Burke, 5 different Democrats serving in the state legislature, representing portions of Fayette County, release a Joint Statement regarding loss of confidence in leadership within FCPS.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 17d

We all could learn many great things, including this, from Tessa! Hope you had a great time away.

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Marcus Green @marcusgreen.bsky.social · 18d

🚨an update🚨

Friday was my last day reporting for WDRB News. The last 12 years were rewarding beyond measure. I’m proud of the work we did to disrupt Louisville/KY journalism and grow a pie that, on the best days, makes us a better informed and engaged community. Thanks for reading and watching.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 17d

I was wondering where you had been. Good job powering things down, temporarily.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 18d

#UPDATE | Republican Kentucky State Senators Chris McDaniel and Donald Douglas added their voices to Rep. Matt Lockett's public call for Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' to resign on Monday.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 18d

👀 Will Jacqueline Coleman run for Governor of Kentucky in 2027?

Coleman tells me she "thinks there is something there." And adds she's not ruling anything out & hasn't made any decisions, but confirms going from being the LT. GOV. to Governor is a "natural stepping stone." #kygov

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 18d

Happy fall, y'all 🍂🍁

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 18d

#INBOX | KY State Representative Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville, whose district includes part of Fayette County, is calling on Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins & FCPS Board Chair Tyler Murphy to resign, citing lack of confidence in ability to lead schools forward.

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 20d

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re discussing efforts to address childcare access in the Commonwealth.

MY GUESTS: Kate Shanks of Kentucky Chamber & State Rep. Samara Heavrin, R-Leitchfield

HOW TO WATCH:
⏰: 10AM & 3PM ET
📺: Spectrum cable channel 1
💻: SpectrumNews1.com

Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 23d

#ICYMI | This week on In Focus: How changes to FEMA could affect Kentucky's disaster relief response

How changes to FEMA could affect Kentucky's disaster relief response

Nearly 200 current and former FEMA employees published a letter about possible cuts and how it could affect its ability to respond to disasters.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 23d

#WATCH | @kysenate.bsky.social's Robin Webb joins me to
share latest legislative updates from the Kentucky Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force, which is studying, reviewing and will make recommendations regarding natural disasters & response efforts.
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A look at the Kentucky Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force

To better prepare Kentucky for future challenges, the General Assembly established the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force to study how the state prepares for, responds to and recovers from ...

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 23d

#ICYMI | This week on In Focus: Jeff Young, Kentucky Extension Strike Team project leader and Director of Urban Extension at Martin-Gatton CAFE
@universityofky.bsky.social joins me to explain ew initiative helping address coordinated disaster response in Kentucky.

New initiative helps address coordinated disaster response in Kentucky

Specialized strike teams, composed of trained county agents in Kentucky, will provide on-the-ground support to communities impacted by disasters.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 23d

#NEW | The city of Lexington is in final negotiations to put a new city government center at 200 W. Vine St, which is the former BB&T and now Truist bank building.

The Truist bank building is one of the few downtown buildings with gold reflective windows.