Good morning, Frankfort.

The Frankfort Mustangs Club held its 20th annual Pony Round Up yesterday to fund community organizations—member Sandy Moore donated a check to L.I.F.E.

House Shelter Manager Chris Musinski, who said the shelter now houses about a dozen cats available for adoption.

Kentucky drivers now see gas prices above $3 a gallon, with AAA reporting an average of $3.13 and some commuters paying about $20 extra on each fill-up — experts warn that increasing costs may continue as summer driving season approaches.

The Salato Wildlife Education Center will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Frankfort, offering native wildlife exhibits + outdoor walking trails while the first 100 visitors receive a free poster.

A Kentucky soldier from Glendale died on March 8 at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia from wounds sustained in an enemy attack.

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington + a member of the 1st Space Battalion supported Operation Epic Fury, and his death is under investigation.

During Women's History Month, the Kentucky Commission on Women reported that nearly 17% of women live in maternity care deserts even as 92% of women aged 18-44 are insured and diabetes rates match national levels.

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman urged women to seek care and follow up when needed.

On Friday night, Dunbar’s girls basketball team beat Franklin County (58-56) in the regional semifinals at Eastern Kentucky University.

The young Lady Flyers fought hard from a 3-7 start but could not hold their final lead.

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's 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Festival

11 a.m.–6 p.m. — Kentucky State University Research Farm — $25 family bundle available — Delight in cheesy creations and craft tastings at this fun-filled culinary celebration.