AGP Executive Report

Washington: House Republicans voted 211-204 to send Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively shelving the effort. Massie was the only Republican to oppose the move; Democrats may revisit the case when they take control in January. Higher Education: Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and 12 other state attorneys general urged the Supreme Court to let public universities restrict professors’ job-related speech, citing a lawsuit against the University of Kentucky. Congressional Oversight: A House report led by Kentucky Rep. James Comer says government failures allowed Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse to continue and calls for further DOJ investigation. Public Safety: A Louisville man faces charges after police say he fled a traffic stop at speeds reaching 114 mph in Barren County before crashing. Northern Kentucky: Oriental Wok, described as the region’s first Chinese restaurant, is nearing its 50th anniversary after opening in 1977.

Massie’s Impeachment Push: Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of unlawful military actions, including the Iran war. Hegseth called the effort a political stunt and said the allegations amount to policy disagreements; a House vote could come this week. Kentucky Politics: Democrats made major gains in the midterms, flipping three of four state legislative seats, though Republicans retained their supermajority. On the Field: Kentucky’s six-game football winning streak ended in a 34-6 loss at Tennessee. The Wildcats face No. 15 Kansas in Tuesday’s Champions Classic. Immigration Enforcement: Nearly 60 Kentucky law enforcement agencies have joined ICE’s 287(g) program, up from 17 at the end of last year, according to a Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting review. Heating Help: Applications are open for Kentucky’s LIHEAP fall subsidy, which helps eligible households with heating costs.

Washington: Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of unauthorized military actions and other abuses. A House vote could come by midweek; President Trump has defended Hegseth. Energy Assistance: Kentucky households can apply for LIHEAP’s Fall Subsidy through Dec. 18, or until funds run out. Eligible households must earn no more than 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Public Safety: Two Marion County residents were indicted in a human-trafficking case involving a teenager, according to the state attorney general’s office. In Ludlow, Sgt. Brian Koenes died shortly after completing his shift; the department called his death line-of-duty. Western Kentucky: A 70-year-old Wisconsin pilot died when his jet crashed in a field near Mayfield after takeoff. His daughter, flying a separate jet, was not injured. Daviess County: Ground-penetrating radar identified two mass graves containing 29 people at a wooded cemetery behind Mount Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Wildcats: No. 13 Kentucky’s six-game football winning streak ended with a 34-6 loss at Tennessee. The men’s basketball team, ranked No. 24, faces No. 15 Kansas Tuesday.

Kentucky Courts: Investor groups are challenging a new state law restricting proxy advisers, arguing it violates their free-speech rights. Public Safety: Kentucky State Police are searching for two juveniles who escaped from a youth rehabilitation center; a pilot was also killed in a crash involving a military-style jet in western Kentucky. Higher Education: Western Kentucky University reported a $6.4 million operating surplus for fiscal 2026, reversing an $11.4 million deficit three years earlier. Politics: Rep. Thomas Massie is pushing to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, with House leaders bracing for a possible vote. Kentucky Democrats made gains in the midterms, flipping nine state legislative seats, but Republicans kept their supermajority. Wildcats: Kentucky’s men beat James Madison 89-80, while the women routed NC State 93-78; the football team’s six-game streak ended in a 34-6 loss to Tennessee.

Kentucky Football: The Wildcats fell 34-6 to Tennessee, snapping a six-game winning streak and dropping five spots to No. 13 in the AP poll. Kentucky remains 7-2, but its path to the SEC title tightened. Women’s Basketball: Ajša Sivka scored 32 points as No. 14 Kentucky beat No. 25 NC State, 93-78. She tied the school record with eight three-pointers, while the Wildcats matched their team record with 18. Election Fallout: Democrats made gains in Kentucky races, including flipping the 6th Congressional District and several legislative seats, but Republicans kept their statehouse supermajority. Recovery Services: Paducah’s Lifeline Recovery Center celebrated its largest graduating class, with 64 people completing its treatment program. Its new women’s campus can serve more than 85 residents.

Kentucky Football: Tennessee handed No. 6 Kentucky a 34-6 defeat, snapping the Wildcats’ six-game winning streak. Turnovers and penalties stalled the offense, which managed only a field goal. College Sports: Kentucky State beat Morehouse 34-10 to reach the SIAC championship game, while the Wildcats’ basketball team opened with an 89-80 win over James Madison. Western Kentucky fell to Middle Tennessee, 51-42. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has topped 200 cases, the state’s worst in decades. Public Safety: Police say a teenager was critically injured in a shooting during a video call in Northern Kentucky; two teens who fled a Morgan County youth facility are also being sought. State Politics: Democrats flipped nine legislative seats, but Republicans retained their supermajority in Frankfort. A blue wave also sent Democrat Zach Dembo to Congress from Kentucky’s 6th District.

Public Safety: A teenager is in critical condition after being shot in the head during a video call in Elsmere; police say another juvenile known to the victim was arrested. Two teens also escaped from Woodsbend Youth Development Center, prompting a search. Politics: Democrats flipped nine Kentucky legislative seats and Zach Dembo won the state’s 6th Congressional District, while Republicans kept their legislative supermajorities. Voters also approved limits on governors’ pardons near elections. Health: Kentucky’s medical marijuana program surpassed 30,000 cardholders, while the state’s measles outbreak topped 200 cases. Business & Culture: Owensboro-based MoviVault, a streaming service focused on Kentucky-made films and regional stories, plans to launch Dec. 1. Churchill Downs also announced a new stallion-farm competition for its Nov. 28 racing card. Sports: No. 23 Kentucky beat James Madison 89-80, and Western Kentucky fell to Middle Tennessee 51-42 in the “100 Miles of Hate” rivalry.

Missing Teens: Kentucky State Police are searching for two 16-year-olds who left the Woodsbend Youth Development Center in Morgan County. Anyone with information can call KSP Post 8 at 606-784-4127. Election Fallout: Democrats flipped Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District and nine state legislative seats, but Republicans kept their supermajority in the legislature. Rising Need: Louisville food pantries report more families seeking help as SNAP eligibility changes, inflation and fuel costs squeeze household budgets. Measles: Cases in the Kentuckiana region continue to rise, with Kentucky’s outbreak surpassing 200 cases. Kentucky Sports: The No. 6 Wildcats visit No. 13 Tennessee in a high-stakes football rivalry game, while the men’s basketball team held off James Madison 89-80 at Rupp Arena. Covington Preservation: The city is moving ahead with designs for restoring the Frank Duveneck House, aiming to submit plans for federal approval early next year.

Public Media: Renee Shaw, a longtime KET journalist and host, is returning as the network’s CEO, succeeding Shae Hopkins, who died last week. Election Aftermath: Democrats flipped Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District and nine state legislative seats, but Republicans retained their Frankfort supermajority. Andy Barr won the U.S. Senate race, while Mike Fisher secured a state House seat. Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has topped 200 cases, and officials say a state database exposed patient information. More than 30,000 residents have also qualified for medical marijuana cards. Public Safety: Kentucky State Police are searching for two 16-year-olds who escaped from a youth center in West Liberty; police warn the public not to approach them. On the Road: Repairs to Henderson’s Twin Bridges begin Monday, with a brief full closure of the southbound bridge expected Friday night. Sports: No. 8 Kentucky visits No. 16 Tennessee in a playoff-impacting rivalry game, with the Wildcats seeking their first win at Neyland Stadium since 2020. Community: Paducah’s Washington Street Warming Center opens Friday night as temperatures are forecast to fall below 40 degrees.

Election Fallout: Kentucky Democrats flipped nine state legislative seats and Zach Dembo won the 6th Congressional District, but Republicans kept their legislative supermajority. Eastern Kentucky will have no Democratic lawmakers in Frankfort next year. High School Sports: Frankfort boys soccer reached its first state title game after a 2-1 semifinal win over Summit Christian. Public Health: The state’s worst measles outbreak in decades has topped 200 cases. Jobs and Investment: ClearFlow Metalworks plans a $28 million Logan County aluminum plant expected to create 50 jobs. Medical Debt: Kentucky’s latest relief round erased $153 million for 67,000 residents. College Football: No. 6 Kentucky heads into its playoff-stakes rivalry game at Tennessee after earning a top spot in the committee’s first rankings.

Election Fallout: Kentucky Democrats flipped nine legislative seats and Zach Dembo captured the 6th Congressional District, while Republicans retained their statehouse supermajority. Cassie Blausey also made history as the first Latina elected to the Kentucky House. Public Health: The state’s measles outbreak has topped 200 cases, its worst in decades; most cases involve people who are unvaccinated or whose status is unknown. Eastern Kentucky: Six-year-old Roman Heilman was found alive after nearly 44 hours missing in the Lawrence County wilderness. College Football: Kentucky entered the first College Football Playoff rankings at No. 6, drawing national attention as its historic season continues. Washington: Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie says he will renew his effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war.

Election Shake-Up: Kentucky Democrats flipped the 6th Congressional District, sending Zach Dembo to Washington, and gained nine state legislative seats, though Republicans retain control. Republican Andy Barr won the U.S. Senate seat, Ed Gallrein captured the 4th District, and voters approved limits on the governor’s pardon power. Wildcats: Kentucky opened basketball season with an 85-57 win over Manhattan. On the football field, the No. 6 Wildcats face Tennessee with a College Football Playoff spot in reach. Louisa Rescue: A muddy footprint helped searchers find Roman Heilman, a missing 6-year-old boy with autism, after a two-day search involving hundreds of volunteers. Medical Debt: A second round of Kentucky relief erased $153 million in medical debt for 67,000 residents.

Election Results: Kentucky voters sent Democrat Zach Dembo to Congress by flipping the 6th District, while Republican Andy Barr won the Senate seat held for decades by Mitch McConnell. Democrats also picked up nine legislative seats, ousting several longtime Republicans, though the GOP remains in control of the legislature. Voters approved a constitutional amendment limiting the governor’s pardon power. JCPS Data Breach: Jefferson County Public Schools says a breach may have exposed information belonging to more than 37,000 current and former employees. Medical Debt Relief: A second round of Kentucky’s relief program has erased $153 million in medical debt for 67,000 residents. Wildcats: Kentucky opened basketball season with an 85-57 win over Manhattan, led by Milan Momcilovic’s 24 points. The football team landed at No. 6 in the first College Football Playoff rankings ahead of its rivalry game at Tennessee.

Election Shake-up: Kentucky’s midterms brought major changes: Democrat Zach Dembo won the 6th Congressional District, Republican Andy Barr captured the Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell, and Democrats flipped several state House and Senate seats. Voters also approved a measure limiting the governor’s pardon power. Hawesville Investment: TeraWulf secured Google credit support and a Fluor construction deal for its Kentucky AI data campus, backing financing tied to about $19 billion in contracted lease commitments. Wildcats: Kentucky football landed at No. 6 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, while the No. 23 men’s basketball team opened its season with an 85-57 win over Manhattan. Medical Debt: The state says a second round of relief erased $153 million owed by 67,000 Kentuckians.

Election Results: Kentucky voters approved Amendment 1, limiting the governor’s pardon power. Rep. Hal Rogers won a 24th term in the 5th District, and Rep. Morgan McGarvey was reelected in the 3rd. The Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell was a major focus as national control of Congress remained in play. Wildcats Football: Kentucky debuted at No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings. The 7-1 Wildcats would host No. 11 Notre Dame if the bracket were set today. Health: The state’s medical debt relief program erased $153 million for 67,000 residents. Community: Broadcaster Roth Stratton entered the Kentucky Mic Hall of Fame after five decades in radio. Webster County’s cross-country teams also wrapped up their seasons at state, with Landon Higdon placing ninth and freshman Paisley Stone finishing 13th.

Election Day: Kentucky voters are choosing a successor to Mitch McConnell, with Republican Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker in a closely watched Senate race. The competitive 6th Congressional District, which includes Lexington, is an early national bellwether; record early voting brought more than 400,000 Kentuckians to the polls. Local Issues: Data centers, rising power bills and affordability are weighing on voters, especially in Eastern Kentucky. In the west, landowners are fighting a proposed gas pipeline and the use of eminent domain to secure easements. Health: Kentucky’s medical-debt relief program has erased $153 million for 67,000 residents, with relief letters reaching households.