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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nitto officially opened its new production facility at 120 Fortune Drive in Franklin County’s Industrial Park 3, adding 220 full-time jobs and more production space. Governor Andy Beshear attended today's ribbon cutting and local officials called it Franklin County’s largest job commitment in 15 years — a boost for local business. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Female lawmakers in Kentucky face limited restroom facilities at the Capitol where only two stalls serve women, forcing tough timing choices during long floor sessions. A planned renovation (finishing in 2028) will add more restrooms for women to address the longstanding disparity. LEX 18
- ➤ Female legislators at the Statehouse have long dealt with only two available women’s restrooms on the third floor — forcing them to risk missing key debates and votes. A $300 million Capitol renovation will add more restrooms by 2028 — aiming to address the ongoing disparity in access. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Local advocates have started a petition urging state lawmakers to create a public domestic violence offenders list—modeled after the state’s sex-offender registry—after social worker Hayley Davidson was murdered by her boyfriend, a sheriff’s deputy who later took his own life. WTVQ
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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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Edible Art for Kids
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Create a masterpiece that looks almost too good to eat in this fun art program for young kids.
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Gathering of Authors 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Connect with local authors, explore new releases, and enjoy a literary gathering in a cozy atmosphere.
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