Prediction Markets Crackdown: Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman sued Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged illegal sports betting, arguing the platforms function like unlicensed sportsbooks and bypass consumer protections and state tax rules. Storm Recovery in the Tri-State: Tornado-warned storms tore roofs, snapped power poles, and left debris across Northern Kentucky and nearby areas, with crews assessing damage and restoring service. Local Environmental Research: University of Louisville researchers met in Grand Rivers to update residents on air-quality and health-hazard work under the BEACON study, including local air monitoring and community input. Data Center Rules Take Shape: Murray City Council held a first reading of an ordinance to regulate data centers and pause new applications while the measure moves toward a public hearing. Transportation Projects: Louisville’s I-65 Central Corridor bridge demolition is complete and rebuilding is underway, while Algonquin Parkway shifts from four lanes to two as construction begins. Industry & Manufacturing: Bridgnorth Aluminium signed a five-year battery-grade aluminum deal with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA in Elizabethtown, supporting the EV and energy storage supply chain. Public Health Oversight: FDA reported one company in a Daviess County city received citations after a 2025 inspection, tied to blood component recordkeeping and deviation reporting. Sports Business Watch: Maryland exercised its right of first refusal to match an $85M bid for Preakness IP rights, countering Churchill Downs’ purchase plan.