Nuclear Energy & Kentucky: The U.S. Army has picked Fort Campbell, Ky., as one of five bases for up to $2.2 billion in nuclear microreactors under the Janus Program, with BWXT selected to build and operate the system—aimed at keeping bases powered during grid outages and disasters. Public Safety & Oversight: ICE awarded a $16.7 million no-bid contract to Kentucky firm Compliant Technologies for 6,000 electric shock gloves, drawing pushback from Democratic senators and civil rights groups who question accountability and use-of-force risks. Wildlife & Biodiversity: Black bears are slowly recolonizing the lower Mississippi River basin, with Kentucky and neighboring states expected to see more bear presence over time as populations expand. Local Governance: Boyle County Fiscal Court approved funding support for the Great American Brass Band Festival and accepted transfer of Crawford Springs Park acreage, after heavy rain and sponsor losses strained the event’s budget. Research & Conservation: EKU researchers are highlighting Lilley Cornett Woods, an old-growth forest and outdoor classroom in Letcher County, as a rare conservation and study site.