Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
Good morning, Frankfort.
🚧 Accidents
A bus from First Corinthian Baptist Church crashed on Georgetown Road — near its intersection with Seminole Trail — Sunday morning at about 11 a.m., killing a husband and wife and leaving another in critical condition.
🎭 Culture
Mark Rothman (who bought his first record when he was 8) now owns a downtown Frankfort record store that welcomes people of all ages.
The shop is planned as a local hub for music lovers.
Frankfort’s Bourbon Week is underway and runs through Friday, June 20, as 16 local businesses showcase unique versions of the signature Frankfort drink + aim to boost tourism in the capital.
📰 Economy
The Appalachian Regional Commission is awarding $7.4 million to develop the Appalachian Overland Triangle Project — which will improve tourism infrastructure in 74 counties across Appalachian Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia by mapping 1,000 miles of potential motorsports trails and redeveloping a historic farmhouse as a welcome center. Local partner Backroads of Appalachia and allies will add $2,707,030 in matching funds — expected to create five new businesses and attract over 7,000 day visitors and 2,500 overnight guests.
🌲 Environment
Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance now covers Henderson, Union and Webster counties after a deer just across the river in Posey County tested positive.
Hunters must bring deer for testing during the first three days of modern gun season—Nov. 8 to 10—and follow new rules on deer carcass transport and rehabilitation to help protect local herds.
🎉 Frankfort Events
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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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