Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
Good morning, Frankfort.
🎓 Education
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.
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.
🏥 Health
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.
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.
🏈 Sports
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).
🎉 Frankfort Events
Submit an event →
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.
2026 March Madness Burger Week
March 21-28 — Downtown Frankfort Inc — $8 specialty burgers — Savor exclusive burger creations while catching the March Madness tournament.
🏠 Frankfort Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Frankfort Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Frankfort Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Frankfort.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.