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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AAA says over 500,000 Kentuckians will travel this Memorial Day weekend+ drivers are urged to check their vehicles and use TripTiks to plan ahead for construction zones as gas prices trend down. Authorities note that preparing vehicles and planning routes is key for a safe start to the summer travel season+ as holiday trips begin. WTVQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A KYSTATS report from the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet showed jobless rates fell in 81 counties, rose in 31, and stayed the same in eight counties from April 2024 to April 2025. Woodford County had the lowest rate at 3.1% while Martin County recorded the highest at 9.3%—the report noted that the state rate was 4.4% compared to the nation’s 3.9%. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in 16 counties must apply for FEMA assistance by May 25 for losses from February storms while those in 37 counties affected by severe April flooding have until June 25 to file applications. Homeowners and renters need to provide required details and may apply at Disaster Recovery Centers, via the FEMA app, or by calling the helpline — these deadlines are crucial for received support. Kentucky Today
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Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Week
10 AM – 10 PM — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Various costs — Celebrate the spirit of Frankfort with bourbon tours, local products, and a kickoff concert under the summer sky.
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Foggy Bottom Farm Petting Zoo
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Thorn Hill Education Center — Free entry — Spend time with a variety of animals in a family-friendly setting.
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