Daily
Frankfort
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. The State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. LEX 18
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. LEX 18
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. LEX 18
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The State Journal
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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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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.
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