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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re discussing back to school in the Commonwealth MY GUESTS: @kysenate.bsky.social’s Matt Nunn + Kim Holsclaw with Blessings in a Backpack HOW TO WATCH: ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#NEW | Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton today announced that Fire Chief Jason Wells plans to retire in January 2027 after 31 years of service. Gorton said she anticipates announcing a new chief in early December.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

“In Focus Kentucky”: Airing Sunday at 10am & 3pm ET on Spectrum News 1. Tune in!

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I talked with legendary Hollywood actor @williamshatner.bsky.social about his Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan coming to Louisville, his upcoming HEAVY METAL performance 🤘, meeting Dolly Parton, & his love of Kentucky quarter horses. 🐎 Yes…all in one interview. 😂 🚀 spectrumnews1.com/ky/lexington...

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#ICYMI | Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol via wheelchair on Monday for the 1st time in more than three months since he was hospitalized after a fall at his Washington home that briefly left him unconscious. He later developed pneumonia & spent weeks in rehabilitation. #kysen

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: A closer look at housing and homelessness in the Commonwealth. MY GUESTS: Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Housing Task Force co-chair State Rep. Susan Tyler Witten (R). HOW TO WATCH: ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today we're remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget 🇺🇸

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: Extensive and wide-ranging, one-on-one interview with @kysenate.bsky.social’s President Robert Stivers. HOW TO WATCH: 🗓️: Sun. 9/6 ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1 📱: Spectrum News app (free to download) 💻: SpectrumNews1.com

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Handcuffed + wearing an orange inmate uniform, former KY Governor Matt Bevin has been ordered to serve 60 days in jail for contempt of court. Judge Angela Johnson said Bevin violated court orders twice in a lawsuit involving him & his adopted son & said he was not above the law. 🎥: X/PaulMiles840

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#NEW | Kentucky Congressman James Comer says he expects Mitch McConnell will return to Capitol Hill later this month after lengthy absence. Comer also says he has not spoken to McConnell directly, but he communicates regularly with the senator’s staff.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

And. There it is. Former Gov. Matt Bevin of Kentucky (2015-2019) with a mugshot in 2026. Charged with: CONTEMPT OF COURT LIBEL/SLANDER RESISTANC TO ORDER Bevin was arrested in Paris, Ky by the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office and taken to the Louisville Metro Detention Center.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#NEW | Months after a warrant was issued against him, former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has been arrested. The former governor faced a Jefferson County bench warrant for contempt after failing to turn over financial records in his divorce and child support case.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#UPDATE | Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that Ryker Asher, a student at Bush Elementary in Laurel County, is the winner of the 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Contest. Ryker’s design featured a smiling sun, rolling Kentucky pasture and a blue outline of Kentucky.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#NEW | Some Republican & Democrat lawmakers in KY are speaking out about President Trump’s comments saying the only reason to oppose data centers is if communities want to be “backwards and poor.” Both State Rep. Savannah Maddox, a Republican & State Rep. Adam Moore a Democrat disagree with POTUS.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

President Donald Trump says the only reason to oppose data centers is if communities want to be “backwards and poor.”

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: KY AG Commissioner Jonathan Shell + others join me for a special broadcast from the Kentucky State Fair highlighting successes from one of the oldest fairs in the United States. Tune in! ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1 💻: SpectrumNews1.com

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McKenna Horsley @mckennahorsley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A not-exhaustive list of Kentucky politicos I have seen at this year’s KFB Ham Breakfast so far: Ralph Alvarado, Jacqueline Coleman, Zach Dembo, Kelly Craft, Rocky Adkins, Ed Gallrein, Robert Stivers, Russell Coleman, Allison Ball, Michael Adams.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

REST IN PEACE 💔 Tim Curry, best known for his roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Home Alone 2," "It," and "Clue" has died. He was 80.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#INBOX | Meta has agreed to a historic $17.1 billion settlement with a coalition of 29 U.S. state attorneys general, including @kyoag to resolve a landmark lawsuit to make social media platforms safer for kids in the Commonwealth and across the country.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#BREAKING 💔 Country music legend Dolly Parton has died, her family says. She was 80.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#INBOX | Jack Whitfield, a former Army infantry officer, Airborne and Ranger School graduate, attorney, and eighth-generation Kentuckian, today announced his campaign for Kentucky Secretary of State. He is running as a Republican in the 2027 primary.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: One-on-one interview with Kentucky Congressman Morgan McGarvey (D) Louisville. #ky03 HOW TO WATCH: 🗓️: Sun. 8/23 ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1 📱: Spectrum News app (free to download) 💻: SpectrumNews1.com

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

NEW | Congressman Morgan McGarvey is my guest on Sunday’s #InFocusKY program. In our wide-ranging discussion McGarvey previews the Democratic strategy heading into the midterms + his concerns over the Trump administration’s immigration policies & ICE enforcement. Watch at 10am & 3pm ET on Spectrum

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#INBOX | The 8 finalists for the 2026's 'I Voted' sticker design contest have been announced, with Secretary of State Michael Adams saying the top vote getter’s design will be printed and sent to county clerks to be available to voters in the November General Election.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: We’re taking a closer look at Agriculture in the Commonwealth. State Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray shares his legislative perspective as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture committee. Tune in! ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is in Lexington as co-keynote speaker at the Kentucky Democratic Party’s “Forward Together” dinner. Before her remarks, I caught up with her one-on-one—asking about her favorite Kentucky bourbon, something Kentuckians might be surprised to learn about Michigan & more.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Lawmaker T.J. Roberts recently tested Kentucky-made electric shock gloves under consideration for ICE agents, designed as a tool to help officers end confrontations without using deadly force. #ICE #ShockGloves #ky #immigration

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#ICYMI | Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said this week that the previously speculated Monday, Aug. 3, deadline to call a special election holds “no legal impact” if Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat becomes vacant this year. Watch his response here ⬇️ #kygov #kysen

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

SUNDAY on “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: One-on-one conversation covering a wide range of topics and issues with Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. HOW TO WATCH: ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1 💻: SpectrumNews1.com 📱: Download the FREE Spectrum News app

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

And so it begins (again)! Hitting the road for @SpectrumNews1KY. Next stop:📍Fancy Farm, KY

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🚨🚨🚨Here’s how to watch Fancy ads146 on Spectrum News 1. Our coverage will be available to anyone interested in watching LIVE starting at 2:30pm ET and it will also be streamed LIVE on the Spectrum News YouTube channel.

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How to watch Fancy Farm 146 on Spectrum News 1

Kentucky's premier political event is set for Saturday, Aug. 1 and Spectrum News 1 will bring you live coverage of all the speakers.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

#ICYMI | Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he is skipping this year’s 146th annual Fancy Farm picnic because he will be attending his son's last ever travel baseball tournament of his high school career. #kygov

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

#UPDATE | Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams will speak and attend the Fancy Farm picnic.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

BESHEAR DEMANDS MCCONNELL SPEAK PUBLICLY — OR RESIGN In newly published letters Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says if Sen. Mitch McConnell can't do either, he wants Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate McConnell’s condition and determine whether his seat should be declared vacant.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

#NEW | The office of Senator Mitch McConnell has released this statement from the senator and the Office of the Attending Physician, along with a photo they say was taken yesterday, July 26.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

#INBOX | #INBOX | Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, says he has decided that his calling "remains where it has always been, as the senator from Clay County" and he will NOT be running to become Kentucky’s next governor in 2027. #kygov

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

#NEW | “If he can't give us an update, he should resign.” New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told reporters Thursday that Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell needs to provide a health update or resign. McConnell, 84, has been absent from Congress since he was hospitalized in June.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#WATCH | Former Beshear senior advisor Rocky Adkins announced Tuesday he’s running in the 2027 Democratic primary for #KYGov. In his first TV interview, Adkins reaffirmed his support for the Second Amendment while calling for “common sense” gun laws.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#WATCH | Check out my exclusive 20-minute interview with @RockyForKy on his decision to run for Kentucky’s highest office: Governor of the Commonwealth. We cover a lot of ground including his top priorities if elected, areas he’s evolved on & more. #kygov spectrumnews1.com/ky/lexington...

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Rocky Adkins enters Kentucky governor’s race

Rocky Adkins announced his run for Kentucky governor Tuesday, joining Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman in the 2027 Democratic race.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#WATCH | During his first televised interview as a candidate for Governor of Kentucky, Democrat Rocky Adkins says his “pro-life” position on abortion access has evolved since his 2019 #kygov run. Adkins now supports the need for exceptions in Kentucky’s existing abortion law.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

👀🚨 Kentucky has a new candidate running in the 2027 Democratic primary race for governor and his name is Rocky Adkins, former senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear. #RockyAdkins #AndyBeshear #Kygov #kentucky #kypolitics

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

SUNDAY ON “IN FOCUS KENTUCKY”: MY GUESTS: United States Sen. Rand Paul and Spectrum News 1 political analyst Dr. Stephen Voss HOW TO WATCH: 🗓️: 7/19/26 ⏰: 10am & 3pm ET 📺: Spectrum cable channel 1 📱: Spectrum News app 💻: SpectrumNews1.com

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

COMING SOON: 👀 🚨I sat down with @rockyforky.bsky.social for an in-depth conversation covering Kentucky politics, leadership, and what’s ahead for the Commonwealth. You’ll want to see this one. Stay tuned.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#NEW | Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul talks returning to Fancy Farm this year on Saturday, August 1.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

#NEW | The Cook Political Report, well known for its race ratings has shifted the open #ky06 matchup between Republican Ralph Alvarado & Democrat Zach Dembo from solid 🔴 to likely 🔴. Meaning the Republican nominee is favored to win, but small upsets can still happen.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#ICYMI | Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman endorses Charles Booker for #kysen.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#INBOX | Kentucky’s constitutional officers jointly asked the state Supreme Court to rehear their arguments in the State Fair Board & Executive Branch Ethics Commission cases. They argue the Court should respect their statutory responsibilities as independently elected officers from the Governor.

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Mario Anderson @marioandersontv.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#NEW | Gov. Andy Beshear’s term ends in December 2027. Tuesday he was asked what set of policies he wants the next Democratic nominee for #kygov to have: “Those that are rumored right now are both really qualified, at least on the Democratic side…”

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