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Frankfort
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families can revisit classic arcade games and relax with themed cocktails at Retro Social Freeplay Arcade, which opened on Jan. 3 and offers $10 freeplay. Located at 1007 Twilight Trail, the venue hosts a Saturday food truck and party room rental for community events. The State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bridging the Gap and Focus on Race Relations will host a Renaissance Ball on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Foundry on West Broadway Street to celebrate African-American culture through music, art, food and awards. Tickets cost $50 payable via PayPal. The State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bluegrass Theatre Guild will offer four Saturday children’s theatre workshops for grades 2-8 at Elkhorn Middle featuring sessions on acting, character development, audition skills and tech basics from Feb. 21 to Mar. 14. Each session costs $25 with a discount for extra workshops and includes a light snack. The State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A statewide burn ban is in effect today, banning outdoor burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. unless the ground is snow-covered; restrictions require staying 150 feet away from woods or brush (a safety rule) and will last through April 30. WKYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 18 Kentucky women’s basketball beat Ole Miss 74+57 on Sunday afternoon at Historic Memorial Coliseum, with Clara Strack scoring 28 points, Asia Boone 15 and Tonie Morgan 14. The team will travel to Nashville to face Vanderbilt on Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. WTVQ
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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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