Good morning, Frankfort.

The Wilderness Road Event Center will open after delays caused by a deadly EF4 tornado that disrupted planning and construction — the facility is now set to host local events as it resumes operations.

Manas Garla, a Western Hills graduate, has been named one of 627 semifinalists in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program — one of the nation's highest academic honors.

Final student selections will be announced by the U.S. Secretary of Education in the coming months.

The Kentucky Department of Education announced Tuesday its plan to run the Sun Meals program this summer, providing free meals for children in low-income areas.

Over 2,000 sites will serve nutritious meals and offer educational and fun activities (locations and times vary).

The Kentucky Department of Education is addressing uncertainty over college admissions exams as Senate Bill 197 requires re-bidding the current SAT contract, leaving students unsure if they will use the ACT or SAT in the upcoming school year.

A new contract may be finalized by October.

Congressman James Comer's office will have a staff member and a veteran service officer available at the Veteran Resource Office at VFW Post 4075 (located at 104 E.

Second St.) on Thursday, June 4 (10 a.m. to noon) to assist veterans.

Linda Baxter, a Grayson County transplant recipient (organ donation advocate), will compete in the Transplant Games of America in Denver next month to honor the donor who saved her life while supporting a $20,000 donation to Second Chance at Life Team Kentucky.

Frankfort’s Indians, appearing in the 11th Region baseball tournament for the first time in 23 years, were defeated 2-0 by Madison Central at Legends Field on Monday; the season concluded with a 17-16 record.

The 11th Region softball tournament has been postponed by rain.

The semifinals are rescheduled at George Rogers Clark today, with Great Crossing playing Madison Central at 6 p.m. and Franklin County facing Bryan Station at 8 p.m. (Championship on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.)

Franklin County’s track star Mariah Jackson returned to outdoor track after recovering from knee surgery and won the Class 2A state meet 100-meter hurdles Friday at 15.24 seconds, earning the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week title; the college-bound graduate plans to study nursing.

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.

Music in the Garden featuring River & Rail

6:30-9 p.m. — Liberty Hall Historic Site — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of Indie Folk/Americana music with the duo River & Rail.