Health Care & Deals: Humana is moving to exit hospice and palliative care by selling its minority stake in Gentiva to a consortium of investors in a deal valued at about $900 million, with closing expected in Q3 2026. Education & Public Finance: Murray Independent School District approved bond steps for a new elementary school, with groundbreaking targeted for August and construction starting in September. Higher Ed Budgeting: Murray State University’s Board of Regents approved the 2026-27 operating budget under President Ron Patterson, emphasizing compensation, academic investment, enrollment growth and transparency. Local Business: Nu-Look Cleaners is bringing its family-owned dry-cleaning legacy back to Owensboro, expanding after years of acquisitions and new locations across western Kentucky and southern Indiana. Bourbon & Tourism: Green River Distilling will release its oldest bourbon ever—an 8-year-old Toasted Double Oak—starting June 20 in Owensboro, as part of a new Distillery Select series. Food Safety: The FDA classified an alfredo sauce recall as Class I after possible Salmonella risk, with product distributed in 41 states including Kentucky. Policy & Tech: Kentucky lawmakers and others are trying to curb AI data center growth, but many proposals are stalled as tech firms lobby against restrictions. Civic Life: Kentucky Kids on the Block and IBEW Local 317’s Take Kids Fishing Day both show how local groups are funding youth programs through community events. Politics & Leadership: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized for an undisclosed issue, with his office saying he’s receiving excellent care.