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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frankfort father Dustin Fields, 44, who faced murder, arson and animal torture charges from the deadly April 30 fire that killed his two teenage sons and a dog, was due for arraignment Friday on new charges of allegedly sexually abusing a 4-year-old from 2007—2009 following his indictment last week. WTVQ
- ➤ Gov. Beshear announced Friday that the Kentucky State Police finished Operation Summer Heat 2.0—yielding 197 arrests, 490 charges, and the seizure of thousands of grams of drugs, 82 firearms, cash, and a stolen vehicle—in a crackdown on suspected drug networks. Kentucky Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky educators are raising concerns about law SB 181 that took effect on June 27—requiring all district employees to use traceable communication systems when contacting students—and its broad language that may limit safe and supportive outside school interactions. A petition with nearly 12,000 signatures asks lawmakers to clarify exemptions and protect teachers from losing their licenses—especially when volunteer roles are affected. Louisville Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 11th, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman urged the Council for Postsecondary Education to stop offering in-state tuition to undocumented high school graduates—he argued this policy violates federal law by giving benefits not available to all students. The council is reviewing his advice as a DOJ lawsuit questions the regulation's legality. Louisville Public Media
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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong.
~ Charles Wadsworth
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