AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Safety: Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips was killed during a traffic stop on I-65 in Warren County; suspect Emonnie Branch, 51, of Portland, Tennessee, was arrested in Louisville, charged with murder of a peace officer, and denied bond at his first court appearance, with a preliminary hearing set for Friday. Community Response: Agencies across south-central Kentucky honored Phillips, including Glasgow Police, while the KSP Foundation began accepting donations for his family. Local Crime: In Knott County, a man died after a reported shooting in the Kite community; authorities say an altercation led to the fatal gunshot and the other man was taken into custody on a murder charge. Statehouse/Policy: Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order creating a Governor’s Office of Music to expand Kentucky’s music legacy and festival economy. Housing/Construction: August single-family building permits in Kentucky were up 5% from July and 11% from August 2025, with year-to-date activity roughly matching last year. Agriculture: Kentucky Proud’s CSA Week runs through Oct. 2, spotlighting direct-from-farm fall subscriptions.
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