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Frankfort
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Beshear + Kentucky State Police invite teens aged 16 and 17 to join the free Trooper Island Youth Academy camp scheduled for June 28 through July 2 at Trooper Island Camp on Dale Hollow Lake. Applications close on May 14. WTVQ
- ➤ Frankfort Christian Academy sophomore Ella Hanson was named WesBanco Student of the Week for her essay that earned a top-two finish at both chapter and state contests last Friday (Feb. 20), and she received monetary awards for her work on American Revolution contributions. The State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ County officials and local groups discussed a strategic plan to fight drug abuse during Wednesday’s fiscal court meeting. The report emphasized a continuum of care (prevention, risk reduction, treatment, and recovery) funded by the opioid recovery fund. The State Journal
- ➤ Officials with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security said cychlorphine, a synthetic drug ten times stronger than fentanyl, was detected in the state on Friday and may spread further. Healthcare workers and first responders are urged to use protective equipment + treat exposures as emergencies. LEX 18
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Frankfort Christian Academy’s boys basketball team won games with scores of 85-69 at Lynn Camp and 75-58 at Francis Parker. They will face Western Hills Monday at 8 p.m. in the 41st District tournament at F.D. Wilkinson Gymnasium (tournament opener). The State Journal
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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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2026 March Madness Burger Week
March 21-28 — Downtown Frankfort Inc — $8 specialty burgers — Savor exclusive burger creations while catching the March Madness tournament.
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