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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PSC and KCTCS announced a new PSC 811 Damage Prevention Scholarship that will award $2,000 scholarships during the 2025-26 academic year to students at 10 community and technical colleges studying construction, heavy equipment operations or plumbing technology. The program, supported by a $66,000 fund, will help cover tuition and fees — a measure to train a workforce to safely manage underground utility lines — and aims to reduce dig-in incidents. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Beshear updated state policies on economic development, property tax cuts and disaster funding on July 10, 2025, noting major manufacturing investments, severe weather recovery funds & driver licensing improvements that contributed to fewer highway fatalities. He also announced a full renovation for the State Capitol and named First Lady Britainy Beshear as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star ahead of her birthday tomorrow. 92.7 The Wave
- ➤ Sen. Lindsey Tichenor explained that SB 181 now requires public school staff and volunteers to use approved—traceable communication platforms to protect students from grooming while allowing parents to authorize other methods. She said she is working on clarifying language about volunteer roles and family definitions with updates expected when the legislative session resumes. Kentucky Today
- ➤ State Representative Deanna Gordon announces her campaign for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, a seat held by Congressman Andy Barr who is running for the Senate seat vacated by Mitch McConnell. Her campaign will focus on conservative issues such as job growth, border security and energy independence — and she said her experience as an audiologist has prepared her to lead. WTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
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Frost & Forma Wellness Event
2-6 p.m. — Prodigy Vineyards & Winery — Tickets required — Experience exclusive wellness treatments in an elegant vineyard setting.
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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.
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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!
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