Kentucky's bloodstock market posted strong sales numbers at Keeneland's September auction, while state lawmakers reviewed how to allocate millions from a major settlement aimed at protecting youth.

Lexington & campus

Nyquist colt sells for $2.25M on Day 3 of Keeneland September Sale — A Nyquist colt sold for $2.25 million at Keeneland's September Yearling Sale on Wednesday, setting a session record as the auction continued to post strong sales numbers with 14 seven-figure horses and $89.5 million in gross sales.

State government

KDE Gathers Input on New Principal Leadership Development Program — The Kentucky Department of Education conducted regional listening sessions in September 2026 to gather input from principals, superintendents and educational partners as it develops the Kentucky Leadership Development Program, a new statewide initiative required by Senate Bill 4.

State lawmakers hear about injectable buprenorphine success in jails — State lawmakers heard testimony about the success of long-acting injectable buprenorphine in county jails, with Boyd County reporting improved safety, reduced recidivism and lower operational costs since implementing the program.

Lawmakers get details on $358M Meta settlement for Kentucky youth — Kentucky will receive at least $358 million from Meta's $17 billion settlement to resolve claims the company designed addictive platforms harmful to youth. Lawmakers are discussing directing the funds toward youth development programs.

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