AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEastern Kentucky Civic Event: The Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 72nd annual Civic Night Sept. 3 at Hazard Community and Technical College, honoring the Craft family with the William D. Gorman Award; tickets are $30. Trade & Prices: A Canada-U.S. tariff fight is escalating, with Kentucky among states that could feel “double whammy” pressure as retaliatory Canadian tariffs hit key industries. Public Safety & Courts: A Northern Kentucky deputy, Jason Walker, is accused of using police databases and his uniform to stalk and sexually abuse a woman tied to a domestic violence complaint; he’s charged and held on bond. Local Government: Louisville Metro Council passed new zoning rules to limit liquor store clustering, requiring 1,000-foot separation from each other and from places serving children and families. Immigration Enforcement: DHS published 10 more Nigerians on its “Worst of the Worst” deportation register, including one listed in Louisville. Energy Infrastructure: The U.S. Army selected Fort Campbell, Ky., for nuclear microreactor development under a program worth up to $2.2 billion. Sports & Community: Kentucky volleyball opens at home vs. Utah State tonight (7 p.m., SEC Network+), and UK’s 2026-27 basketball preseason exhibitions are set, including Central Florida at Rupp Oct. 28.
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