Public Safety & Courts: Kentucky’s first teacher charged under the state’s new grooming law, Sadie Flores of Mayfield, saw her case dismissed in district court but now faces a Graves County circuit-court indictment alleging grooming and tampering with evidence. Emergency Management: Lewis County Judge-Executive George Sparks was named Kentucky Emergency Management Association Judge Executive of the Year for strengthening planning, warning, and response capabilities. Statehouse & Economy: Economists with Kentucky’s Consensus Forecasting Group are projecting slower revenue growth ahead, warning of “much uncertainty” in the economy. Health Policy: Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentucky’s congressional delegation to back a black lung benefits bill that would boost payments to keep pace with inflation. Business & Community: First United Bank CEO J. Jason Hawkins was named chairman of the Kentucky Bankers Association. Higher Education: UK launched a new AI bachelor’s degree, and students are weighing the benefits and concerns. Local Notes: Winchester Cafe reiterated its zero-tolerance stance after reports of inappropriate patron behavior.