Airport Upgrades: Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is rolling out “Future LEX,” a nearly $500M, multi-year plan to expand parking, rental cars, fuel and ramp space, and relocate the U.S. Customs facility—aimed at handling rising passenger demand. Wildlife Watch: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is banding three peregrine falcon chicks at LG&E/KU’s Mill Creek Generating Station so the state can track the birds over their lifetimes. Nursing Home Ratings: CMS gave Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation (Monticello) a 1-out-of-5 rating for Q1 2026, and Mountain Manor of Paintsville also earned 1-out-of-5—both below Kentucky’s 3.0 average. Education & Careers: Martin County JAG students earned national recognition, with the middle school Creative Decision-Making team placing third at a Salt Lake City conference. Local Learning on the Move: Louisville’s Summer Cultural and Reading Pass returns with free access for kids and families to 150+ activities through Aug. 9. Travel-Friendly Events: Whiskey Row’s free car show and street takeover is set for June 20 in Louisville’s bourbon district. Health & Safety for Visitors: A Kentucky eye-care explainer breaks down how to tell allergy irritation from infection and what to do to protect your eyes during pollen season.