Daily
Frankfort
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BCTC received a $427,622 grant to expand its Recovery to Work Program, which offers workforce training and peer support credentials. The grant, lasting two years, will remove financial barriers and boost job training across its eight campuses (Central Kentucky). Kentucky Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Overnight storms caused power outages and uprooted trees in Franklin and Woodford Counties. Utility crews are working to clear debris and restore service while residents experience temporary disruptions. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Public Service Commission is holding a two-day nuclear conference on May 12 and 13 at the Kentucky History Center on Broadway in downtown Frankfort to discuss nuclear energy's role in the state. Registration is free on Eventbrite, with space limited to 200 attendees (register for both days). Kentucky Today
- ➤ State leaders gathered in Frankfort to honor 16 winners of the Governor’s Service Awards for exceptional community service today. The ceremony hosted by Serve Kentucky during National Volunteer Week recognized both individual and group contributions across the state. Kentucky Today
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Painted Clay Pot Mushrooms
11 a.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Get creative and add a whimsical touch to your garden with handmade clay pot mushrooms for all ages.
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2026 River Rat Run 3K
6-8 p.m. — River View Park — Registration fees apply — Enjoy an evening of fitness and community at the River Rat Run 3K race.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.
~ Albert Einstein
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