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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Frankfort police confirmed a male juvenile reported missing while walking to his bus stop was found deceased at about 8:45 a.m. today after being swept away by floodwaters in the Hickory Hills area—the call was received at 6:35 a.m.  WTVQ
  • Frankfort emergency crews recovered the body of 9 year old Gabriel Andrews who was swept away by floodwaters on Friday morning near his school bus stop in Hickory Hills and the autopsy is set for today while the investigation continues.  LEX 18

CRIME NEWS

  • New details emerged in a Bourbon County double murder case when the bodies of 20-year-old Dixieana Brainard and an unidentified man were found early Thursday morning on Big Stoner Road near Pretty Run Road and suspect 19-year-old Christopher Taulbee was taken into custody after he reportedly shot Brainard, stabbed the man, and struck him with a baseball bat—both bodies were sent to Frankfort for autopsy.  WKYT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 2025 Downtown Frankfort Derby Breakfast Celebration

    10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Free entry — Celebrate Derby season with live bluegrass music, delicious brunch, and family-friendly activities.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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