Good morning, Frankfort.

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources announced that public fishing is free this weekend on commonwealth waters; size and catch limits remain in effect, and anglers must obtain permission to fish on private waters.

Frankfort High senior Jackson Starkweather completed his Eagle Scout Project by building a music wall at Second Street School and was named WesBanco Student of the Week; he plans to study civil engineering at the University of Kentucky in the fall.

Over 50 local high school seniors received associate degrees this spring, including 28 at Frankfort High (the largest such achievement in school history) who earned diplomas from Kentucky State University, while over 20 from Franklin County Schools graduated from the Bluegrass College Academy with degrees from Bluegrass Community and Technical College.

The automotive technician students at Franklin County Career and Technical Center have prepared a new diesel Volkswagen Beetle to compete in dirt drag racing on Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. at the MotorSports Arena during the Franklin County Fair at Lakeview Park.

Jonah Bevin, adopted son of former Gov. Matt Bevin, shared his childhood experiences in state facilities amid a child support suit as a court motion is set at 9 a.m. Monday, Jun.

15 at Jefferson Family Court – his attorneys say he seeks retroactive support for alleged neglect.

State Rep. Kulkarni presented an aspirational proposal at a Thursday meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment to study PFAS and require companies to disclose forever chemicals.

Some lawmakers noted federal support (including a $9.4 million grant) must back local efforts to address PFAS.

Frankfort's Will Beshear and Franklin County’s Seaton Wix, both juniors, earned third team all-state honors in baseball—Beshear posted a low ERA and Wix led with home runs and RBIs.

Coach Travis McConathy guided the Panthers to an 11th Region tournament while Wix received the Johnny Bench Award.

Elkhorn Middle School athletes competed on May 30 at the KTCCCA state meet, securing medals in relays and field events.

The team set school records & earned a state runner-up long jump by Imani Simpson in a season of standout performances.

Several local student-athletes earned all-state honors from KTCCCA on Friday after strong showings at state track meets.

Recognitions include first team awards for Franklin County's Mariah Jackson (100-meter hurdles) and London White (300-meter hurdles), along with honors for relay teams and younger competitors from middle and elementary schools.

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.

Liberty Hall-er America 250 Music Festival

2-10 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Admission details coming soon — Celebrate with live music and historic vibes at a major birthday bash.

West Sixth Farm Tour

2-3 p.m. — West Sixth Farm — Reservations encouraged — Explore a scenic farm with brews and a peek into the farm's future goals.