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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rope rescue technicians were called to a nearby farm and built a rope system—reaching a dog stranded on a 100-foot cliff—to rescue the animal. WKYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear named Kathleen Driskell, an award-winning poet and educator from Louisville, as Kentucky’s next poet laureate. She will be inducted on April 24 at the Capitol during Kentucky Writers Day after a public nomination process and will serve a two-year term to support the state’s literary community—continuing efforts to grow local writing talent. Louisville Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state auditor's office has launched an investigation into Kentucky's medical cannabis lottery program after receiving complaints about the fairness of the application process. Local business owners, including Bronson Spears, say many applicants paid a $5,000 fee only to see most licenses go to out-of-state winners (90% of the awards). FOX 56
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear said ground was broken on Centaurus Farms, a 10,000‐square‐foot facility for growing medical cannabis in Monticello that is the state's first such business—he added that more than 12,000 residents have been certified since January. First products will be available for sale at approved dispensaries later this year. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Kentucky's first female chief justice Debra Hembree Lambert said her Appalachian upbringing in her father's auto shop taught her the value of fairness and that her decisions will be based solely on merit plus a commitment to give everyone a voice. She was chosen by her colleagues last year and now leads a state Supreme Court with a historic female majority. LEX 18
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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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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.
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