Daily
Frankfort
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Blue Grass advised drivers today on staying safe on icy roads by recommending methods such as using commercial deicer on frozen doors and defrosters for windshields (to avoid damage) while urging caution and maintaining an emergency car kit. WKYT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Power filed a motion with the Public Service Commission to permit an interim rate hike if a decision is not reached by March 1. The utility seeks a 12% increase (instead of the originally proposed 15%) with refunds due if final rates are lower. WKYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Young hockey players practiced outdoors on ice today in Central Kentucky while fire crews urged residents to check ice thickness and avoid frozen lakes and ponds (safety measures are in place) for caution. WKYT
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Kentucky State University Preview Day
5:30 AM - 10 PM — Kentucky State University — Complimentary for students — Experience a day filled with campus activities, a game, and memorable moments at KSU.
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The Fast and The Furriest 5K
12 AM — Hancock Picnic Pavilion — Approximate registration cost — Lace up for a pawsome 5K run with your furry friends.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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