Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
Good morning, Frankfort.
Richard Rosen, a Frankfort resident, urges neighbors to clean up litter as spring draws birds and tourists back — his letter, published Monday, March 30, stresses that even small efforts can boost the city’s appeal.
The Spirit of Columbia Awards ceremony will take place on Apr.
2 at 1:00 p.m. (CT) and will recognize local contributions to community culture. Further details about the event are expected to be announced soon.
GasBuddy data shows the national gas average is nearly $4 per gallon while Kentucky regular gas averages $3.74 and diesel $5.03 as of Monday midday.
Analyst Patrick De Haan warns that supply constraints in the Strait of Hormuz may push fuel prices higher (watch fuel costs closely).
Teen Ethan Branscum has spent seven years working to have rescue cats and dogs named as official state pets of Kentucky.
His bill (attached to another pet law) awaits a vote before April 2 as he also helps local unhoused pet owners get supplies.
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