The following is a list of events of the year 2024 in Kentucky.
Incumbents State government Governor: Andy Beshear (D)
Events January 10 — Florida-based grocer Publix opens their first Kentucky store in Louisville on Terra Crossing.https://corporate.publix.com/newsroom/news-stories/01102024---publix-opens-its-first-kentucky-store-in-louisville May 4 – 2024 Kentucky Derby: The 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby is held, with American thoroughbred racehorse Mystik Dan winning in a photo finish. May 21 – 2024 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary. 2024 Kentucky Republican presidential primary. May 17 – Police in Louisville arrest American golfer Scottie Scheffler, who was travelling to the 2024 PGA Championship, for assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals. May 27 – Tornado outbreak of May 25–27, 2024: The death toll from a tornado outbreak in the U.S. states of Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on Saturday and Sunday increases to 21. July 6 – Kentucky birthday party shooting: Four people are killed and three others are injured in a mass shooting in Florence. The perpetrator later commits suicide. September 7 – Interstate 75 Kentucky shooting: Several people are injured in a mass shooting near Interstate 75 in Laurel County. September 19 – Letcher County Judge Kevin Mullins is shot and killed in his chambers. Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is charged with his murder. November 12 – Two people are killed and 12 others are injured in an explosion at a food coloring factory in Louisville.
See also 2024 in the United States
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