Kentucky Politics & Public Safety: “Logan’s Law” (HB 422) takes effect today, tightening sentencing and parole rules for violent offenders, including higher time-to-parole for life sentences and limits on early release options. Health & Food Safety: A fast-growing cyclospora outbreak tied to a likely common source has sickened nearly 7,000 Americans across 34 states, with Kentucky among the affected areas; federal and state officials are still hunting for the cause, with lettuce and salad greens under scrutiny. Education: UK is launching a statewide kindergarten readiness pilot that tests performance-based child care incentives, aiming to measure whether the approach improves how ready kids are for kindergarten. Local Community: Milton commissioners discussed adding a mobile EV charging container near the Ohio River bridge, with the city leasing land while the operator handles maintenance. Sports & Local Pride: Tubby Smith—who won a national title in his first season at Kentucky—was named to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026. Business & Community Events: BeardMerica 2026 adds a new Uncle Sam’s Sweethearts pin-up pageant as the Elizabethtown contest raises money for Forever Homes for Paws.