AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPedestrian Safety: An investigation is ongoing after an 87-year-old Kentucky driver ran a red light at 4th Avenue at Broadway in Nashville, striking four pedestrians in the crosswalk; one man died and three others were hospitalized, while the driver and his wife were also hurt but not seriously. Outdoor Rescue: Kentucky State Police and partner agencies used a precision nighttime helicopter hoist to extract an 18-year-old hiker injured near Laurel River Dam after earlier rope and water rescues were blocked by low water. Back-to-School Giving: The YMCA of Central Kentucky held multiple Fayette and Franklin County backpack rallies, handing out free supplies to students and families, with more events planned for those who missed Saturday. Local Politics at Fancy Farm: Candidates for Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Rocky Adkins traded barbs and embraced Beshear-era ties at the 146th Fancy Farm Picnic, where the event also featured major political speeches and heckling. Health Workforce Pipeline: Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation’s RAISE program in Letcher County is expanding career pathways to help address regional healthcare staffing shortages.
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