Good morning, Frankfort.

Jay Corman, son of RJ Corman, was arrested after a 2:26 a.m. incident on April 4 at Airport Highway in Jessamine County – deputies say he trespassed on his father's property, entered a home, and threatened residents before being tased and charged with burglary, trespassing, and terroristic threatening.

The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2025 to honor educators who have shown exceptional dedication.

Eligible nominees must have at least 19 years of teaching experience (including 10 years in Kentucky P-12 schools) and nominations must be submitted by August 15.

Secretary of State Michael Adams invites Kentucky students to join the second annual 'I Voted' sticker contest with entries due by May 23 at 5 p.m. EST; submissions must be original JPEG or PNG images that include the phrase 'I Voted' and students in kindergarten through twelfth grade are invited to participate — finalists will be chosen for a ballot at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair with the winning design printed for county clerks to distribute in the primary election in May 2026.

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is inviting all Kentucky students from kindergarten to 12th grade to enter the second annual 'I Voted' sticker contest.

Participants must send an original design with the phrase 'I Voted' by May 23 at 5 p.m. EST—finalists will be chosen for a public vote at the Kentucky State Fair and the winning design used on stickers for the 2026 primary election.

KDE Commissioner Robbie Fletcher said in an email sent Sunday that Kentucky public schools have removed all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

School districts must sign a letter by Friday to confirm the change—over $1 billion in annual funding may be at risk.

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

11 AM – 5 PM — Keeneland Association Inc — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling live horse racing at the historic Keeneland racetrack.

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

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.

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.

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.

Bright Futures in Mental Health Luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Capital Plaza Hotel — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate Mental Health Month and hear insights from keynote speaker Eric Friedlander.