Daily
Frankfort
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Deadly fires have claimed lives and damaged homes in central and southern Kentucky, and fire officials in Brodhead urge residents to avoid unsafe heating methods and have electrical issues inspected (especially before cold weather intensifies). WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County and Western Hills high schools built auxiliary gyms to give student-athletes safe practice space and more event options. The Western Hills gym is in use today while Franklin County’s gym is set to open later this month. The State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frankfort Regional Medical Center (HCA Healthcare) welcomed its first baby of 2026 when Baby Miller was born at 8:01 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces; both mother and baby are healthy. The State Journal
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Backyard Bird Attraction Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Learn how to attract native birds to your backyard from an experienced enthusiast.
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Pom Pom Penguins
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Design your ideal winter companion using everyday materials in a family-friendly craft event.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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