Good morning, Frankfort.

Frankfort residents met at Paul Sawyier Public Library Tuesday to share ideas for a new indoor pool and wellness center using colored sticky dots—green, yellow, red—to rate design renderings.

Officials will seek funding to build a fully accessible facility meeting local needs.

Visitor spending in Frankfort and Franklin County hit $174.7 million, a 6% increase over last year, according to Kentucky Tourism.

Downtown revitalization has attracted 30+ new businesses and boutique hotels, supporting nearly 1,300 jobs.

Kentucky hemp farmers are in limbo as a federal law set to take effect Nov.

12 could reclassify legal hemp products and ban sales unless Congress passes the Lawful Hemp Protection Act soon; Farmer Chuck Tackett (from Georgetown) said sales have dropped and many have scaled back production.

Drivers in Frankfort and across Kentucky saw a 15-cent hike in regular gas prices over the past week—global oil pressures pushed costs higher despite local stations offering some of the lowest rates.

GasBuddy shows prices ranging from $3.18 in Hebron to $3.89 in Lexington.

Unemployment estimates for June 2026 show that rates rose in 116 counties including Adair, dropped in places like Owsley, and held steady in others, with Woodford County at 4.5% and Martin County at 10.6%, according to the KYSTATS release on July 16.

Supporters met Thursday at North Middletown Elementary (serving 115 students since 1948) to oppose a proposed closure caused by high operating costs.

Community members will present their case at the county Facilities Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 29.

Eight Kentucky State University students will appear in Franklin Circuit Court on Monday at 9 a.m. to challenge Senate Bill 185, arguing the law is unconstitutional because it failed to follow required legislative procedures and may harm the university's future.

Gov. Beshear encouraged locals to watch RISING on Prime Video; the documentary shows Eastern Kentucky’s recovery after the 2022 floods & the governor will visit high-ground communities on Monday, July 27 to update on rebuilding efforts.

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.