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The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington has begun a $5 million campground renovation funded through a 2024 state budget bill, with completion expected in fall 2027. Plans include a new pool and splash pad, mini-golf course, playground, sports courts and pavilion, plus resurfaced campsite pads and wider entrances. Reservations will remain available around construction areas.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a section of KY 89 in Jackson County to through traffic on Sept. 30 while crews replace a cross drain. The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. between U.S. 421 at mile point 15.638 and Hooten Road at mile point 13.354. The cabinet advises drivers to use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, 28, was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop. The three-year veteran was a husband and father of three young boys. The Kentucky State Police Foundation is accepting donations to the Trooper Hayden Phillips Fund, with all proceeds going to his family for everyday expenses; contributions are accepted online through PayPal or Zeffy, or by mail in Frankfort.
Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, 28, was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop. A three-year KSP veteran, husband and father of three young boys, he is survived by his family. The Kentucky State Police Foundation says donations to the Trooper Hayden Phillips Fund will go directly to the family and can be made online through PayPal or Zeffy, or by check mailed to the foundation in Frankfort.
Fayette County Public Schools will host a free Early Childhood Summit Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Tates Creek High School in Lexington. Keynote speaker Julie Breitigan of Life Adventure Center HOPE will discuss emotional growth, engagement, environment and relationships as ways to foster hope and resilience. The event is open to educators, childcare providers, parents and others who work with young children; advance registration is available online through the district.
Kentucky State Police Trooper Phillips, 28, was shot during a traffic stop on I-65 in Warren County near Smiths Grove Monday and later died. Police say Emonnie Branch, 51, fled and was arrested about four hours later in Jefferson County; he is charged with murdering a first responder peace officer. Gov. Andy Beshear and other Kentucky leaders offered condolences, while state police said Phillips leaves a wife and three young children.
Kentucky State Police Trooper Phillips, 28, of Glasgow, was shot during a traffic stop on I-65 in Warren County near Smiths Grove Monday and later died. Police say Emonnie Branch, 51, fled and was arrested about four hours later in Jefferson County
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear created a Governor’s Office of Music to support the state’s music industry and help musicians build careers and venues and festivals thrive. The office plans an Industry Directory featuring artists, venues, festivals and other businesses to encourage collaboration and growth. Kentucky’s music industry generates nearly $7 billion in economic impact, and Sebastian Kitchen, deputy secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, will lead the office.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear created a Governor’s Office of Music to support the state’s music industry and help musicians, venues and festivals grow. The office plans an Industry Directory listing artists, venues, festivals and related businesses. Kentucky’s music industry has an estimated economic impact of nearly $7 billion, according to the National Endowment for the Arts and Beshear’s office. Sebastian Kitchen, deputy secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, will lead the office.
Kentucky representatives Morgan McGarvey and Thomas Massie criticized taxpayer-funded White House videos, calling them “campaign ads.” The videos aired on television ahead of the November elections.
A California law bans officers from using Kentucky-made gloves that deliver electric shocks. The ban comes weeks after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made plans to provide the gloves to its officers.
Five south-central Kentucky House Republicans—Steve Riley, Robert Duvall, Kevin Jackson, Shawn McPherson and Michael Meredith—issued a joint statement mourning Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop Monday on Interstate 65 in Warren County. Phillips, 30, served at State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green and was a father of three. Emonnie Branch, 51, of Portland, Tennessee, was arrested in Louisville and charged with murder of a first responder.
Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne offered condolences to the family and colleagues of state trooper Hayden Phillips, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop Monday on Interstate 65 in Warren County. Osborne said the 30-year-old veteran, assigned to Post 3 in Bowling Green, made the ultimate sacrifice and urged Kentuckians to honor his service. Emonnie Branch, 51, of Portland, Tennessee, was arrested in Louisville and charged with murder of a first responder.
Ohio-based Berlin Seeds recalled about 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seeds sold in 44 states, including Kentucky, over possible Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. The products were sold Feb. 13-Aug. 23 at the company’s Millersburg, Ohio, store and online; one illness has been reported to the company. The FDA advises retailers to stop sales and consumers to discard the seeds and clean surfaces they may have touched.
Berlin Seeds of Ohio recalled about 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed sold to customers in 44 states, including Kentucky, over possible Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. The seed was sold Feb. 13-Aug. 23 at the company’s Millersburg store and online in packages from ¼ to 50 pounds; one illness was reported. The FDA advises retailers to stop sales and dispose of affected seed and consumers to sanitize surfaces and containers it may have touched.
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