Literary Kentucky: Wendell Berry, the Kentucky-born novelist, poet, and environmental activist who championed small farms and criticized industrial agriculture, died at 92 at his home in Port Royal, leaving a legacy that shaped rural life, conservation, and American food culture. Labor & Faith: Louisville Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre marked Labor Day by urging “builders of communion,” warning that AI and a slowing job market—especially for young people and Black workers—threaten workers’ dignity. Education & Community Safety: Kentucky schools responded to the viral “Cat in the Hat” trend after threats and hoax fears spread online, with extra security steps taken in some districts. Youth & Environment: A Pikeville student urged lawmakers to modernize school recycling rules and divert food waste to composting, aiming to cut waste and build lifelong habits. Arts & Public Life: PEN America says public libraries are hitting a “breaking point” as book bans and censorship efforts expand beyond schools, targeting library staff and programming. Local Transit: Northern Kentucky’s TANK will end the Southbank Shuttle as routes are reshaped amid shifting county funding priorities. Horse & Track Culture: Kentucky Downs adjusted its Thursday racing schedule due to heat, moving key races to safer days. Bourbon Traditions: Kentucky’s Alcoholic Beverage Control is auctioning 70 confiscated bourbon bottles online, with proceeds tied to youth alcohol education. Equine Career Pipeline: UK secured USDA grants to attract more students into large-animal vet and animal science careers using “horses as a hook.” LGBTQ+ Organizing: Louisville hosted early planning for the 2027 Creating Change conference, highlighting Kentucky’s organizing history and local arts and drag performances.