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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A House committee passed a bill on Tuesday that would let public universities dismiss faculty for financial reasons, requiring boards to set the removal process by July 1 + the measure now awaits a House floor vote. LINK nky
- ➤ Frankfort Christian Academy inducted 13 new National Honor Society members last month during a school ceremony (including names like Levi Hix and Abrianna Sutherland) that celebrated academic achievement. The State Journal
- ➤ Kentucky lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 152, which will shift school council duties by having superintendents choose principals who must submit monthly and annual reports (a change that limits decision-making by parents and teachers). The bill passed 10-2 in committee and now heads to the full Senate. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Kentucky Senate passed Senate Bill 172 to let fuel costs be spread out over time, easing high electric bills after a recent snowstorm led to spikes for local residents — the measure gives the Public Service Commission authority to delay immediate cost adjustments. WKYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA approved Optune Pax (a portable device that uses tumor treating fields to disrupt cancer cell growth) for adults with locally advanced pancreatic cancer in Frankfort; the move supports new home-based care options. Kentucky Today
- ➤ A Parkinson’s support group will meet on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at First Christian Church, 316 Ann St (using the Broadway entrance) where participants will share snacks and discuss emerging treatments. The State Journal
- ➤ Officials from the Ky. Colon Cancer Screening program expressed concern about rising colon cancer rates among younger people on Feb. 12, urging local residents to consider early screenings and check-ups (especially if they have a family history) to improve detection (and treatment outcomes) in our community. WKYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County’s boys basketball team celebrated Senior Night Tuesday with a score of 78 to 37 over Bluegrass United on the school court. Five players reached double figures, marking a balanced team effort as seniors were honored. The State Journal
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