AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlood & heat safety: Gov. Andy Beshear toured flood damage in Cumberland and Madison counties and said a FEMA request for public help is a “slam dunk,” after the storms killed three in Madison County. Water hazards for boaters: Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies warned that flood debris in the Ohio River and nearby lakes can be deadly, urging life jackets, sober operation, and checking conditions before launching. Mosquito risk after storms: Lexington-Fayette health officials said flooding and moisture can boost mosquito numbers, with standing water around homes a key driver. Methane from an old borehole: A Henderson County landowner says a borehole tied to a defunct coal operation is spewing methane, raising questions about who pays to fix it. Local environmental review: Paducah’s Katterjohn redevelopment is facing additional state environmental review after earlier tank and soil removal work. Boating enforcement: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife plans stepped-up July 3–5 patrols under “Operation Dry Water” to curb alcohol- and drug-related incidents. Urban growing support: Kentucky State’s Cooperative Extension launched free urban horticulture training focused on production and market risk for home and small-scale growers.
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