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Data Centers in Kentucky: Louisville residents and activists are pushing back hard as the city moves toward stricter zoning rules for future data centers, including limits on “hyperscale” sites and added protections tied to noise, utilities, and neighborhood impacts, with more public hearings scheduled. Local Governance: Lyon County is weighing a moratorium approach after neighboring counties adopted temporary bans to study potential effects like utilities and noise. Air Pollution & Industry Oversight: Trump has granted Westlake Vinyls in Calvert City and Westlake Vinyls/Zeon Chemicals extra time—two years—to comply with cancer-linked air toxics monitoring under the HON rule, delaying stronger fenceline safeguards. Food Safety: Kentucky is among nine states tied to the expanding Cyclospora outbreak; CDC reports 6,707 confirmed cases nationwide and warns that only one investigation has an identified product, making it harder for people to know what to avoid. Wildlife & Community: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is hosting statewide Hunter Education Day on Aug. 1 to help new hunters complete required training. Animal Welfare: Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is nearing capacity during summer intake, urging adoptions, fostering, and spay/neuter support.

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Jul. 2, 2026

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CriticalArc and Kentucky leaders push statewide safety collaboration

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The Delish Dish expands corporate catering in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

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Weather service retires Frankfort reporting station ahead of budget cuts

Weather service retires Frankfort reporting station ahead of budget cuts

Trump gives Kentucky chemical plants 2 more years to curb and monitor cancer-linked toxins

Trump gives Kentucky chemical plants 2 more years to curb and monitor cancer-linked toxins

Kentucky’s Democratic governor calls for Mitch McConnell to reveal health status or resign

Kentucky’s Democratic governor calls for Mitch McConnell to reveal health status or resign

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Gov. Beshear: $2.5 Million Available To Expand EV Charging Stations Across Kentucky

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