Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County firefighters rescued Shooter, a horse trapped in a frozen pond Friday. Multiple teams from Engine 10, Engine 6, Rescue 10, Frankfort Fire EMS, Emergency Management and Anderson County animal rescue freed the animal safely without injury. LEX 18
- ➤ Downtown Frankfort Inc. will host a Chocolate Stroll on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Capital City Museum. Sponsored by Traditional Bank, the event offers chocolate treats from Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory, live harp performance by Elaine Cook & free shuttle service from 5 to 8 p.m. The State Journal
- ➤ The Capital City Activity Center at Meals on Wheels in Frankfort will host a full week of events starting Monday, featuring billiards at 8:30 a.m., bingo sessions, exercise and drum classes, knitting help, and a Friday Free Food drive for pantry needs. The State Journal
- ➤ Paul Sawyier Public Library offers a busy week of programs for adults and youth starting Monday at 6 p.m. with Alzheimer’s Association discussions, career support, art workshops and readings, plus a Heritage Lecture on Saturday (Feb. 7) about Harry Mordecai, all held at the library. The State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Frankfort-based Mary Hamilton will tell stories at Paul Sawyier Public Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, to kick off the 2026 Story by Story season; the acclaimed storyteller (with 40 years of experience) will share her unique narratives. The State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michelle Gross, a middle school teacher with 22 years’ experience at Spencer County Middle School, is a finalist for the National Teacher of the Year award by the Council of Chief State School Officers and will travel to Washington, D.C. for interviews — the winner is to be announced this spring. Kentucky Today
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Frankfort
Welcome to the Daily Frankfort, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Frankfort, Kentucky community. If you like the Daily Frankfort, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Frankfort.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Frankfort and across Kentucky. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Frankfort
A free Frankfort community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyfrankfort.com/sitemap