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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.

CRIME NEWS

  • Oak Grove police arrested Manuel Alvarez — a 34-year-old from Peculiar, Missouri — after he admitted to secretly installing a hidden camera in his estranged lover’s bedroom on Arkansas Avenue, which led the homeowner to fear for her safety.  WKYT

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A new report from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education shows that the average student loan balance for public college graduates has fallen 32.9% over the past five years and nearly 60% of 2023-24 graduates finished without debt. The report shows that the overall average at graduation was $10,688—down $5,237 from 2018-19, while graduates who borrowed owed an average of $26,115.  Kentucky Today

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Federal officials cut $424,104,242 in COVID-era funding from health programs as shown on the DOGE website, prompting Governor Beshear to call the cancellations unlawful. He said his team will challenge the cuts in court as measles and bird flu cases rise.  WKYT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • On-Site Senior Living Tour

    Explore the amenities and care options of Golden LivingCenter - Frankfort during an informative on-site tour featuring highlights of senior living benefits.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/10/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • Keeneland Spring Race Meet

    11 AM – 5 PM — Keeneland Association Inc — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling live horse racing at the historic Keeneland racetrack.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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  • Royal Run 5K

    12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Lakeview Park — Entry fee required — Experience the inaugural 5K run benefiting the Frankfort Christian Academy.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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  • 2025 Bourbon & Browns Fundraiser

    6-10 p.m. — Liberty Hall Historic Site — All proceeds benefit Liberty Hall Historic Site — Celebrate Kentucky Derby with a distillers’ showcase and local cuisine.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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