Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
Good morning, Frankfort.
Frankfort flood victims remain displaced as over 75 people have taken refuge at Capitol Plaza Hotel since a major flood event four weeks ago; some pay $100 a night while others from the Walter Todd community await placement.
President Kristie Powe of Focus on Race Relations has been delivering meals after the Red Cross and World Central Kitchen left two weeks ago—a flood relief benefit on Saturday will raise funds for community aid.
Franklin County Coroner Will Harrod identified teen brothers Bently Maxwell Fields, 13, and Rylan Austin Fields, 15, as victims of a house fire on Flat Creek Road late last month—his father, Dustin Fields, 44, was charged with first-degree arson—with his preliminary hearing set for May 13.
Gov. Beshear announced $867,000 in grant funding for stormwater projects in rural and disadvantaged communities to help reduce flood damage and water pollution.
Applicants must send letters of intent by May 16 and project forms by July 3—communities not meeting the criteria must match 20% of project costs.
Advocates for HIV/AIDS prevention say federal funding cuts could harm treatment and housing programs that local people depend on.
Andrew Shayde from AVOL Kentucky said the potential cuts may reverse decades of progress+ he urged the White House to keep working to end HIV/AIDS by 2030.
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.
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