Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
Good morning, Frankfort.
🎭 Culture
Downtown Frankfort Inc. announced a Summer Concert Series featuring seven nights of live music on Broadway Street starting May 29, with family activities sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society.
An Independence Day festival will take place at River View Park (partly funded by the National Endowment for the Arts).
🎓 Education
Fossil experts say limestone in south central Kentucky shows a warm, shallow sea once nurtured marine life (including brachiopods, trilobites, and sharks).
They remind collectors to check local fossil hunting regulations.
🌲 Environment
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet warned that sudden spring temperature swings are making roads hazardous as potholes form and debris falls.
Crews have closed lanes and treated roads — urging drivers to check local forecasts and proceed with care.
🏈 Sports
Western Hills junior Brooklynn Devers set a personal record score of 288 at the NASP State Bullseye Tournament on Saturday, Mar.
14 – helping her team finish eighth among 148 teams and earning her the title of Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week.
🎉 Frankfort Events
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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.
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.
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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