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Frankfort
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Diamond A Farm in Versailles now offers tours of its thoroughbred nursery in partnership with Taylor Made Farm, giving visitors a chance to see and touch 300 horses + learn about the area's rich equine legacy as part of Horse Country's expanding initiative. LEX 18
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy data show that gasoline prices rose by 38.2 cents last week and now average $4.42 per gallon nationwide, while Kentucky gas was priced at $4.25 on Monday morning. Supply issues and refinery outages keep prices volatile, and early improvement may ease pressure soon. Kentucky Today
- ➤ KYSTATS, part of the education and labor cabinet, reported that from February 2025 to February 2026 unemployment rates fell in 119 counties while Wolfe County remained unchanged. Woodford County recorded the lowest rate at 3.3% and Wolfe County the highest at 11.1%. The State Journal
- ➤ Gov. Beshear said the first four months of 2026 set a record with over $7 billion in investments, including a $2 billion project in Hardin County by Ford — a $7.3 million operation by Toothsure in Perry County and a $6.8 million expansion by Global Business Solutions in Northern Kentucky. Kentucky Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Independence Bank celebrated its 25-year Scholarship Program by awarding $173,026 on April 28 at its Frederica Street branch in Owensboro—local high school seniors from 15 counties received funds as part of a milestone that surpassed $2 million with over 600 applicants. The State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Team Kentucky urges riders, bikers & drivers to share the road as warmer weather boosts travel and raises risks from blind spots. Gov. Beshear and the KYTC Office of Highway Safety advise checking mirrors and reducing distractions to help prevent crashes. 92.7 The Wave
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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
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~ J.P. Morgan
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