Data Centers, Local Control: Ludlow is weighing a yearlong moratorium on new data center and IT infrastructure applications while it updates zoning, citing gaps in its current plan and concerns about utilities, water use, land impacts, and transparency. River Life Protection: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated about 3,814 river miles of critical habitat across 17 states for four endangered freshwater mussels, including Kentucky waterways, aiming to reverse declines tied to pollution, dams, and habitat loss. Community Design for Water Access: In Eastern Kentucky, a design-build partnership helped create a new kayak launch shelter in Perry County and is working with historic downtown structures in Hazard to strengthen river access and community connections. Storm Readiness, Volunteer Response: Volunteers in the region are helping residents get reliable storm coverage and guidance as severe weather risk shifts across the South and Midwest. State Policy Watch: New Kentucky laws take effect this week, including measures affecting housing, first responders, schools, criminal justice, grooming, and concealed carry. Wildlife Night Out: Joe Ford Nature Center will host Moth Night during National Moth Week on July 25, using lights and expert-led viewing to spotlight moths and other nocturnal pollinators. Energy Resilience: A Louisville lab testing roundup highlights how portable power stations can support households during outages and disasters. Gov. Transition: Beshear’s senior advisor Rocky Adkins has left the administration after seven years, with the governor naming Ray Perry as his replacement.