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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The local Health Department warns residents that some calls claiming to be from the department may be scams. Residents are advised not to share private or financial information and to verify suspicious calls using the official number on the website. 92.7 The Wave
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security warns that a new synthetic opioid named cychlorphine – 10 times stronger than fentanyl – may appear in central Kentucky, as local tests have not yet confirmed its presence; first responders must treat any unknown substance as dangerous. WKYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cooper’s Haylee Noel repeated as 9th Region Player of the Year after coaches announced the All-9th Region girls basketball teams on Monday. The list features first, second and third teams along with honorable mentions. LINK nky
- ➤ Sports Editor Evan Dennison co-hosts with Pendleton County girls basketball coach Patrick Kelsch for the weekly Stay Hot Podcast that previewed upcoming district tournaments. The show runs every Sunday night during the season while local fans can watch & subscribe. LINK nky
- ➤ Team USA’s overtime win on Sunday in Italy has boosted local hockey enthusiasm and is prompting excitement in central Kentucky, where youth programs and watch parties are planned at the Lexington Ice Center (league officials report). LEX 18
- ➤ Western Hills beat Frankfort Christian Academy 83-68 in the first round of the 41st District tournament at F.D. Wilkinson Gymnasium on Monday night. The State Journal
- ➤ Walton-Verona defeated Grant County 47-36 on Tuesday night at its home gym in Walton and advanced to the 32nd District championship on Thursday at 7 p.m. against Simon Kenton as they look to return to the 8th Region Tournament. LINK nky
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