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Frankfort
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After Monday night's storm sent a tree branch crashing into his home, Frankfort resident Weslee Woolums said he could not walk through his front door and is staying in a hotel with his aunt while an engineer assesses if the structure can be rebuilt. LEX 18
- ➤ Four tornadoes struck parts of Kentucky late Monday and early Tuesday, snapping trees and damaging a few homes near Jewel City, Livermore, Millerstown, and along Rough River — no injuries were reported. Kentucky Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lopez Land Farm Market at 2400 Bridgeport-Benson Road in Frankfort was accepted into the 2026 Kentucky Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program, certifying its local meats, produce, baked goods, and value-added offerings – it hosts farm tours from April through July on Fridays through Sundays. The State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reminds hunters that the deadline to apply for the 2026 Elk Hunt Drawing is midnight today; winners will be announced on Saturday, May 9 at the Kentucky Elk & Outdoor Fest in Bardstown with live draws and expert talks. Kentucky Today
- ➤ A new study from Kentucky State University and Washington State University shows that treating dairy manure with anaerobic digestion and hydrothermal treatment increases biogas yield by 52% (a breakthrough for local farmers). The research suggests farms may soon use this process to boost renewable energy while reducing waste. The State Journal
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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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