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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today is calm with sunny skies and highs in the low 60's (good weather for now), but a storm system will bring gusty winds and warmer air midweek with a chance of severe storms and flooding (a flood watch is in effect from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning). WTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear honored the service of 1st Lt. Joe A. De Jarnette—a U.S. Army Air Force pilot from northern Kentucky killed in action during World War II—whose remains were identified and will be interred in Erlanger next month. Flags will be lowered to half-staff on the day of his burial. Kentucky Today
- ➤ The state capitol lawn now features 3,000 pinwheels to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month after Governor Beshear signed a proclamation early—each pin represents 17 children born last year. Executive director Jill Seyfred said a new committee will visit all 120 counties in 120 days to expand access to vital resources. LEX 18
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky football landed 4-star offensive lineman Jarvis Strickland from Paducah Tilghman when he committed to join the Wildcats over Michigan, Ole Miss, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Louisville. His official visit is scheduled for the weekend of May 30 (Strickland is ranked 17th best, stands 6-foot-6, and weighs 294 pounds). WTVQ
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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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Keeneland Spring Race Meet
11 AM – 5 PM — Keeneland Association Inc — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling live horse racing at the historic Keeneland racetrack.
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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.
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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.
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