Kentucky News Roundup (7/27/25)

Tomorrow’s heroes in training: The second annual KSP Youth Academy Program kicks off today at Trooper Island Camp, immersing 16- and 17-year-olds in hands-on policing, leadership drills and crime lab demos — find out how to apply.

Record KFB scholarship awards: The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation today granted 601 seniors a record $810,150 in scholarships—lifting total support past $3.9 million since 1953 — find out how they’re investing in Kentucky’s future.

Eastern Kentucky housing push: Nonprofits are racing to build “higher ground” communities—from 34-home New Hope Estates to solar-powered Thompson Branch—to replace flood-ruined homes since summer 2022 and February flooding — find out how they’re ramping up.

Frankfort’s new tech facility: Governor Beshear and Nitto leaders cut the ribbon on a Franklin County plant projected to add 220 jobs to Kentucky’s economy — find out what it means for local workers.

Mammoth Cave reveals ancient shark: A newly discovered species with a curved row of crushing teeth dates back 355 million years and joins over 40 other fossil sharks unearthed in the park — find out.

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