Good morning, Frankfort.

Representative Samara Heavrin said on Sunday that some of her Facebook photos—including one from a Broadway show with her mom—were uploaded without her consent to a pornography website, and police arrested Zackery Robinson on Tuesday morning after she identified him from her local church while lawmakers work to expand image rights protections to cover new technologies.

KCTCS will honor 23,311 students at spring commencements held at 16 colleges from May 8 to May 15 — several campuses are hosting ceremonies today while others will follow later in the week, awarding over 43,000 credentials including associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky launched its redesigned website pcaky.org, which offers research-based materials, toolkits, and digital safety guides for families and professionals to help prevent child abuse.

The new site features easier navigation and mobile-friendly design—making it a key resource for Kentuckians seeking to build safer environments for children.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet started the Skip the Line program so people can finish driver licensing tasks online instead of waiting in line.

The program covers renewals and vision screening but drivers needing Real ID upgrades, new tests, or changes in personal details must still visit an office + it is designed to ease busy offices and help staff focus on more complicated services.

Gov. Andy Beshear said that 707 highway deaths were recorded in Kentucky for 2024 — 107 fewer than last year and the lowest in ten years.

State officials will continue their safety campaigns to urge seat belt use, sober driving and reduced distractions on the road.

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.