Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
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💼 Business
Today, severe flooding in Frankfort forced Buffalo Trace Distillery to close after water inundated its lower-level buildings and parking areas—where markers from past floods are visible.
The distillery said it will remain closed through April 10 while it assesses facility safety.
🌲 Environment
After days of heavy rain that killed at least 18 people, the Kentucky River in Frankfort nearly reached record levels on Monday as local business owners moved items to safety.
Emergency crews diverted traffic and turned off utilities, and they warned that more areas in the South and Midwest may soon hit major flood stage — a sign of the strong storm system.
🏛️ Government
Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson and Franklin County Judge-Executive Michael Mueller said days of heavy rainfall caused historic flooding — and high water levels — in Frankfort and across the Commonwealth.
They noted that local officials are working to manage flood impacts as conditions continue to be monitored.
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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.
Keeneland Spring Race Meet
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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.
2025 Bourbon & Browns Fundraiser
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2025 Downtown Frankfort Derby Breakfast Celebration
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