Shae Hopkins Steps Down After 40 Years | Louisville News

After 40 years at the helm, Shae Hopkins, CEO of Kentucky Educational Television, is stepping down at the end of 2026—marking the close of an era defined by transformative leadership. Under her stewardship, KET earned over 40 regional Emmys and national honors, doubled its audience to more than 2 million weekly viewers, and launched groundbreaking initiatives like The Kentucky Channel, Capitol studios, and the Louisville Production Center. As KET prepares for a new chapter, a search is already underway for a seasoned public broadcasting leader to carry forward her legacy—following the recent retirement of Renee Shaw, another pillar of the organization’s history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e88325a4e128462