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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cleanup efforts continue in Frankfort after last week's floods as neighbors work together to clear mud and repair damage—local officials and volunteers have set up a downtown supply center to distribute cleaning materials and hot meals. Residents say their strong teamwork boosts recovery hopes—together, they are rebuilding their community. WKYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During Dual Credit Week from April 14 to 18, KCTCS said that over 36,000 high school students signed up for dual credit courses during the 2023-24 school year, a rise of 12.5% from last year—29,000 students saved nearly $15 million in tuition last fall by taking 5,524 courses. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County courthouse remains closed due to severe flood damage as cleanup crews work on repairs and courts shift to temporary locations and Zoom for hearings. Officials said criminal trials will resume Friday—while appeals and family cases continue remotely as the recovery progresses. WTVQ
- ➤ Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general sent warning letters to nine voice service providers for routing illegal robocalls — actions that may violate state and federal law — and they shared their concerns with the FCC after Kentuckians received 58 million robocalls in March. Kentucky Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cooper grad Lexi Held received a training camp contract with the Phoenix Mercury after playing for PEAC-Pecs in Hungary and at DePaul—she scored over 2,400 points at Cooper High. She will try for a roster spot as the team begins their season on May 17. LINK nky
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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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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.
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River Rat Run 3K
9:00-10:30 a.m. — River View Park — Registration fee required — Run through vibrant colors and enjoy the scenic beauty of Frankfort's River View Park.
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