Good morning, Frankfort.

Justin Hacker is hosting a chili cook-off for local troops at Man O'War Harley-Davidson, inviting community members to join the event in support of the cause.

Spencer County Middle School teacher Michelle Gross, named Kentucky Teacher of the Year, was selected as a finalist for the National Teacher of the Year award by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and will travel to Washington, D.C. in the spring for interviews.

A new report by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education shows six in 10 college students now graduate debt-free, up from four in 10 in 2019–20.

The report notes lower loan balances for community colleges ($13,739) and public universities ($32,564) in 2024–25.

A Frankfort man claimed a $2 million Mega Millions prize from the Dec.

26, 2025 drawing after purchasing tickets at Racetrac (101 Bizzack Blvd.). He picked family birthdates for his numbers and later told officials he planned to invest his winnings and travel.

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.

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.