Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
Good morning, Frankfort.
🏘️ Community
Period Poverty Awareness Week was held May 11–17 following Gov. Beshear’s proclamation as local groups like Period Y’all and Ladies of Lexington combated period poverty by providing free products from pantries in seven counties.
Over 19,000 items were distributed and donations remain welcome to keep supplies stocked.
Frankfort will host a flood recovery & resilience celebration as community leaders and residents gather to recognize recent progress and plan future recovery enhancements.
Officials say the event will offer clear updates and outline next steps for continued improvements.
🎓 Education
At Franklin County High School, the KRUSH program meets weekly to help students with incarcerated family members build social skills and self-esteem with 45-minute sessions led by Mrs. Brand and Mrs. Chambers plus tailored lessons on coping and decision-making.
The program offers a vital safe space for personal growth.
🌲 Environment
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that $6 million in grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund was awarded for 68 projects to reduce landfill waste, boost recycling and fund composting and hazardous waste events.
Municipalities, universities and fiscal courts must provide a 25% local match.
🏛️ Government
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources urges boaters to follow safe practices, such as wearing life jackets and using engine cut-off switches, as game wardens patrol Memorial Day weekend to check equipment and registrations.
Boaters can use the Fish Boat KY app (download on app stores) for licenses and local updates.
🏈 Sports
Franklin County had four individual wins plus one relay win Saturday at Bishop Brossart, while Western Hills won the girls 200-meter dash.
Top finishers will advance to the state championships Friday at the University of Kentucky.
🎉 Frankfort Events
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Capital Expo Children’s Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY — Free entry — A fun-filled day of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and exploration with community organizations and emergency vehicles.
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