AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoNinth Street hit hard by construction: In Lawrence, Jayhawk Watershed Project work has shut down multiple blocks of 9th Street for months, forcing two restaurants—Fork & Tumbler and 9th Street Mexican Tacos—to close, while others report sales down about 8% to 10%. Local economy pressure: Even new ownership at Great Harvest Bread Co. says the slowdown is real, with owners bracing for any extra delays. Kentucky health & care innovation: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is leaning into “facility dogs” for kids’ comfort and movement during stressful care, and the approach is spreading to more children’s hospitals. Louisville Zoo joy: Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Zoo named a new giraffe calf “Silvia,” honoring longtime zookeeper Silvia Zirkelbach. State environment watch: Kentucky officials warn anglers about the first confirmed Alabama bass hybrids in Lake Linville, with broader testing underway. Farm support milestone: Farm Rescue says it reached its 1,300th family assistance case across 11 states.
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