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Frankfort
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy data show that Kentucky’s regular gas averaged $4.16 per gallon on Monday, and global supply concerns plus shifting diplomatic talks have kept prices volatile for Frankfort drivers. Kentucky Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky State Police welcomed 81 cadets (75 new recruits and six experienced officers) to begin a 24-week training program at the KSP Academy over the past weekend. Cadet Class 107 represents 45 counties, and a new group is scheduled to arrive in March 2027. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky State Police and law enforcement from five nearby states are enforcing seat belt rules until May 25 (as part of the 6-State Trooper Project). Troopers will increase patrols on highways, state roads and rural areas to remind everyone to buckle up. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Governor Beshear has created a new task force to support small businesses across the commonwealth – the team includes Jason Slone from the Morehead-Rowan Chamber and will advise on strategies to help companies overcome challenges and grow. LEX 18
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Stanford family from Lincoln County is raising awareness for childhood cancer research after their son Bowen was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor; they visit truck shows to share his story + promote early detection statewide. LEX 18
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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