Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
Good morning, Frankfort.
🏘️ Community
Together Frankfort will host a free chili supper + panel on local journalism at the Frankfort Plant Board Clubhouse at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
22, with the discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. to mark its ninth anniversary.
🎓 Education
Kentucky students can apply for state-sponsored scholarships in engineering, construction management, and civil engineering technology that include summer employment with KYTC and a work commitment (up to $59,200 per year); applicants must apply by Feb.
1 with winners notified in April.
🏥 Health
Health officials confirmed a measles case in Jessamine County in a child under five, linked to exposure from an unvaccinated visitor in Hamburg earlier this week.
The county health department advises those exposed to call their doctor if symptoms appear and recommends two MMR doses for protection.
In 2025, over 75,000 Kentuckians joined the state’s donor registry, raising more than $1.7 million to support transplant assistance.
Donate Life Kentucky Trust will offer 24/7 donation information today to help guide patients and donor families.
🏈 Sports
Franklin County’s boys basketball team beat Dunbar 70-52 at FCHS on Friday & earned its third straight win with four players scoring in double figures.
The Flyers play Taylor County today and face a district game at Frankfort on Friday.
Offensive lineman Olaus Alinen (6-foot-6 from Finland) has transferred from Alabama to Kentucky and is excited about a fresh culture and winning coaching style.
He values the supportive approach of coaches Joe Sloan and Cutter Leftwich as he begins his new journey.
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