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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Department of Education announced Tuesday that 11 schools, including Beechwood High School and Farristown Middle School, were chosen as Spotlight Schools for strong academics and new teaching ideas — a move that will let them share tips for improving student success. The schools will post story cards to guide other schools in raising achievement statewide. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The IAN Alert system—created by a 2024 bill to help locate missing children on the autism spectrum—was activated on Tuesday when 5-year-old Silas Chearer left his Hart County home at 8 a.m. and was found dead two hours later, with law enforcement reporting that the circumstances remain unknown. FOX 56
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday a $15.6 million investment to upgrade the electric grid at state parks that serve vacationers and shelter families during severe weather events—each of the projects at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park and Kenlake State Resort Park will receive $7.8 million, with work beginning this fall and expected to finish in 2026. Kentucky Today
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
When you make peace with uncertainty, you find peace.
~ Naval Ravikant
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