Good morning, Frankfort.

After a brief break Friday night, snow showers returned Saturday morning and light accumulations may reach around 1 inch.

A Winter Weather Advisory covers Central Kentucky (affecting travel) as temperatures dip into the 20s with gusty winds persisting.

Frankfort officials, Franklin County Fiscal Court and Frankfort Independent Schools are reviewing an industrial revenue bond proposal to renovate Capital Plaza Hotel.

The county will vote on it Wednesday while the city board meets Jan. 26 to consider joining a tax abatement plan that may boost local hotel revenues.

Kentucky residents will benefit from tax changes in 2026 as the state income tax rate falls from 4% to 3.5% while new federal rules exclude part of tip and overtime income and offer extra deductions for seniors; tax experts advise seeking professional guidance.

Kentucky Power wants to use long-term debt to keep electricity rates lower by issuing bonds, pending new legislation.

Company officials say the bonds (for projects like a cooling tower replacement and new natural gas generation) may be available by year-end, which could limit future rate hikes for its 162,000 customers.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced he will travel to Europe next week, attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and visiting Finland and Sweden to attract future investment, following a record year with $10.5 billion in private-sector projects in 2025.

T.J. Regional Health announced that T.J.

Samson Community Hospital and T.J. Health Columbia in Glasgow are now Level IV Trauma Centers, meeting state standards for staffing, education, and emergency coordination while offering 24/7 trauma evaluation, stabilization, and timely transfers for advanced care.

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