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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nourish Food Pantry at the Yung Family Cancer Center received a $50,000 donation from two non-profits — Teal We Find A Cure and Give Where You Live — to help feed patients and other community members facing food insecurity. The funds will boost nutrition services amid a push to provide healthy meals since the pantry opened in 2023. LINK nky
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky’s electric cooperatives are partnering with the Secretary of State to run the nonpartisan Co-ops Vote campaign for the 10th year to boost voter registration in rural areas ahead of the 2026 elections. Secretary Adams said the campaign will remind locals of registration and ballot deadlines even though no statewide primary or general elections are scheduled for 2025 — some special elections may occur. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today — to honor Department of Corrections Sergeant George Ramirez who died in a vehicle crash on March 10 — and his memorial service will be held today. LEX 18
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear provided an update on the flood recovery as the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund raised over $880,000 from nearly 4,000 donors and FEMA approved more than $22 million in aid for over 3,800 households — 13 disaster relief centers were opened statewide, 255 residents were housed in state parks, 77 stayed in travel trailers, and disaster unemployment assistance was made available in 16 counties. WTVQ
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 216—passed by the legislature to allow department employees to apply for loans or grants, saying it breached ethical rules and would give them an unfair advantage over other farmers. The Legislature may override his decision before the session ends on March 27 and 28. Kentucky Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UK’s basketball team includes seven players with NCAA Tournament experience—guard Lamont Butler is noted for his 2023 game-winning buzzer-beater shot that sent San Diego State to the finals. They will tip off against Troy in Milwaukee on Friday, March 21 at 7:10 p.m. ET as coach Mark Pope prepares for another tournament run. WTVQ
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Allan Scott: The Story Tour at Capital City Christian Church
The Story Tour features singer-songwriter Allan Scott leading a musical journey of faith while sharing his personal testimony of redemption and hope.
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On-Site Senior Living Tour
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Alejandro Escovedo Concert
7-10 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the rich musical journey of Alejandro Escovedo from punk rock to roots rock.
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Over the Rhine Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Cost varies — Experience the soulful sounds of Cincinnati's beloved folk band Over the Rhine.
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Earth Day Festival
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Liberty Hall Historic Site — Free entry — Celebrate Mother Earth with live music and family activities in historic gardens.
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