Daily
Frankfort
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The UNA-USA Kentucky Division launched Women Empowering Women & Girls, a podcast series that spotlights local female leaders strengthening communities in Kentucky; its first episode aired on March 8, and more episodes and panels will follow soon. The State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frankfort invites residents to offer input on its Riverfront Development Strategic Plan after the board approved Sasaki—known for Chicago's Riverwalk—to design the riverfront from Capital View Park to Buffalo Trace Distillery. Residents may complete two online surveys by March 31. The State Journal
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said lane closures on I-64 in Franklin County began Sunday and will occur nightly from 7 p.m.-6 a.m. from mile marker 53 to 58 as part of an improvement project. Motorists should plan for extra travel time as work continues through fall. The State Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local gardening expert advises Frankfort residents on optimal seed-starting days based on zodiac signs and moon phases (starting today) and outlines fertile planting windows through March 31 in his weekend column. 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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2026 KYHN Spring Training
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Kentucky State University Research Farm — $50 — Educational sessions on youth health with networking opportunities and lunch included.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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