Good morning, Frankfort.

Jeanna Fint and her husband Nicholas Abner are still recovering from the April flood and remain at the Capitol Plaza Hotel as they work to repair their home before their baby arrives early September — they face challenges with an incomplete insurance settlement.

Franklin County officials will hold a public meeting today at 6:30 p.m. at the Fiscal Court for residents to learn about the Emergency Watershed Protection Floodplain Buyout Program.

A Franklin Co. family is still recovering from the historic Kentucky River flooding three months ago—while they prepare for a new baby’s arrival.

Ale-8-One partnered with Kentucky State University (KSU) to create a limited-edition Pawpaw Ale-8 flavor that honors the state’s native fruit.

The new soda will hit shelves in August.

Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon use virtual reality field trips to explore careers in construction, marine transportation and tourism in a new partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education and CareerViewXR — the videos will be available at centers in Monroe, Wayne County and the Paducah Innovation Hub by the end of August.

The National Student Clearinghouse report shows that Kentucky improved its one-year undergraduate persistence by 9.8 percentage points and retention by 7.9 points from 2023 to 2024 to rates of 85.3 percent and 74 percent, which are above national averages — the Council on Postsecondary Education said these gains were due to changes like removing non-credit remedial courses and boosting dual credit programs in high school.

Eastern Kentucky officials stress the need to be prepared for flash flooding as deadly floods in Texas and past losses in Pike County show the risks.

Pike County Emergency Management Director Nee Jackson said past floods damaged over 4,000 sites—so residents in flood-prone areas must sign up for weather alerts and have evacuation plans ready.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman said the transition of child support services from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Attorney General’s Office on July 1 went smoothly—delivering uninterrupted support to families.

Amy Burke now leads nearly 140 employees handling over 220,000 cases and more than $336 million in support payments.

Kentucky confirmed a new measles case today, bringing the total to 12 this year, and pediatrician Dr. Beth Hawse at Commonwealth Pediatrics said more parents are asking about protecting infants too young for vaccination.

She explained that the MMR vaccine works best when given in two doses (first between 12 to 15 months and a second around age four) and urged families to follow health guidelines.

Frost & Forma Wellness Event

2-6 p.m. — Prodigy Vineyards & Winery — Tickets required — Experience exclusive wellness treatments in an elegant vineyard setting.

Jane Monheit Concert

7:30 PM — Grand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of jazz vocalist Jane Monheit as she pays tribute to the Great American Songbook.

2025 Downtown Summer Concert Series

6:30 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Free entry — Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with fantastic music and family fun in the heart of downtown Frankfort!