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Frankfort
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Frankfort were $3.37 on Monday, up 81 cents from last month as Middle East tensions raised pump costs nationwide, with Gas Buddy data showing the national average rising 23.2 cents over the past week & diesel nearing $5 per gallon. Kentucky Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County Schools set graduation dates for four high schools. The Academy graduates May 20 at 1 p.m. at FCS Board, William Cofield May 22 at 4 p.m. at KSU’s Bradford Hall, and Franklin County and Western Hills May 23 at football fields — FCHS 10 a.m., WHHS 6 p.m. The State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Beshear said there were no injuries reported after last night’s storm even though some structures sustained damage; emergency crews are assessing repairs while power outages dropped to 30,117 (down from about 38,600). He thanked residents for following safety precautions. WKYT
- ➤ State lawmakers propose raising the legal sports betting age from 18-21 and removing prop bets on college athletes amid concerns that young bettors are increasingly risking problem gambling during March Madness. The proposal follows strong growth in wagering since sports betting started last September. WKYT
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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
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