Good morning, Frankfort.

Friends raised money for an accessible van to help a local man who became bedridden after surgery on Jan.

30, with neighbors showing strong support in our community.

Local grocery stores in Frankfort have restocked shelves after a winter storm depleted supplies on Jan.

30, and customers can find fresh provisions in stores today + additional items are expected later.

Local hardware stores saw a surge in demand as severe winter weather drove buyers to purchase de-icers and propane tanks.

Lyon's Hardware kept prices steady but sold out of winter essentials, while the attorney general warned that the price gouging hotline is active.

Local grocery stores are restocking shelves after a winter storm caused a rush for supplies last week that left aisles nearly empty.

Shoppers should soon find nonperishables replenished (stores adjusted hours to respond to weather conditions).

High school senior Holly Marshall was named WesBanco Student of the Week on Friday, Jan.

30 after excelling in academics, music, and sports (she is a co-president of her class and leads both the Drama and Beta Clubs). She plans to attend the University of Kentucky.

Franklin County Schools dealt with heavy weather that forced a full week of cancellations, and the board set March 23 (makeup for Friday’s lost day) as a school day.

A special meeting approved a new teacher apprenticeship program and weight room coordinator roles for high schools to grow local talent.

Frankfort Independent Schools Board approved the draft budget for fiscal year 2027 Monday in a virtual meeting, as CFO Logan Rupard presented fund allocations and a contingency fund (15% of the budget).

A tentative budget must be approved by May 30 with final submission due in September.

A petition filed this morning accuses Fayette County Public Schools Board Chair Tyler Murphy of breaching public trust through inappropriate acts that could disqualify him from office (petition submitted by Rep. Matt Lockett) and follows a call for his resignation from lawmakers last September (earlier demands were made).

NuEra Cannabis opened Friday at 11 a.m. on Leonard Wood Dr. in Frankfort as the first medical cannabis dispensary in the city.

Patients must show state-issued ID to buy products (with vapes and gummies expected in the coming weeks) while supply is limited as stock grows.

Local health officials say the varicella vaccine prevents chicken pox, a contagious disease with an itchy rash that spreads before symptoms appear.

They recommend vaccination for children (12–15 months and again at 4–6 years) and advise at-risk groups to update their shots to keep the community safe.

Swimmers from Frankfort, Franklin County and Western Hills competed at the Region 6 swim meet on Jan.

23 at Centre College. WHHS sophomore Layla Robinson led local teams with a strong showing, placing 5th in the 100-yard butterfly and 6th in the 100-yard backstroke (a standout performance).

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.