Good morning, Frankfort.

Louisville-based artist Britnay Baker will host a free public reception on July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Broadstone Art Gallery at Expree Credit Union on 100 Moore Drive, where her new works will be showcased (exhibition open through Aug.

8).

Bondurant Middle School teacher Gracie Webb was named 2026 New Teacher of the Year by KACTE.

She teaches agriculture and advises FFA, and will be honored at the CTE Statewide Summer Program in Louisville starting July 20.

Lawmakers discussed reducing digital classroom screen time for the upcoming 2027 session during the Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting; Fleming County Schools plans to limit daily screen time for students (45 minutes for K-5, 60 for grades 6-8, and 90 for grades 9-12) to boost test scores and learning.

Work on the Capital Avenue Bridge continues this weekend, closing it from 7 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday for preservation work including overlay, rail, and sidewalk repairs; motorists should follow detours via KY 420, KY 676, KY 1659 plus U.S. 60.

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the Time Capsule Project to mark America’s 250th anniversary, inviting Kentuckians to submit stories and art.

The bourbon barrel tours Somerset Community College until July 19 and displays at the State Fair Aug. 20 - 30 before its final placement until 2051.

Franklin County fiscal court approved naming the new park at 67 Buena Vista Dr. last Tuesday—its name fits local heritage—and the park, now open to the public, will soon feature bridges, benches, disc golf holes, a cricket field, and an automated driving range.

The court finalized appointments to county boards.

Kentucky Public Health reported that vaccination rates for kindergarteners dropped nearly 2% during the 2024-2025 school year, raising concerns about potential outbreaks.

Woodford County health director Cassie Prather urged parents to talk to doctors for accurate advice + help protect their children.

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a new online tool on Tuesday to track opioid abatement funds via a dashboard developed with the University of Kentucky Rapid Actionable Data for Response.

The tool, hosted on the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission website, will update with local and state funding data.

UK commit Reed Gerken, one of the top 50 interior linemen in the 2027 class, chose Kentucky for its consistent recruiting support + coach Will Stein's personal attention.

He shares his faith publicly and said he plays aggressively on the field to succeed for his new team.

2026 Summer Concert Series

6:30 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Free entry — Enjoy incredible live music, great food, and vibrant summer nights on the riverfront.

Davina and The Vagabonds

7:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience a high-energy performance from Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds, blending jazz and retro influences.