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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County authorities are searching for 16-year-old Benjamin Charleton, who was last seen at 11 p.m. on July 30 near the 400 block of Schenkel Lane wearing a black hoodie and gray sweatpants (anyone with information should contact dispatch). FOX 56
- ➤ Franklin County deputies are asking for help finding missing teen Jeremiah Cole 16 who was last seen near Preston Way in Frankfort on Aug 1 and is described as 6 ft 1 in and 140 pounds with brown hair who may be wearing glasses, while anyone with information is urged to contact FCSO dispatch or send a tip via Facebook Messenger. FOX 56
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Power today announced new energy efficiency programs for residential and commercial customers in its 20-county service area to reduce electric bills—EnergyAdvantage at Home and EnergyAdvantage for Business now accept applications after approval by the Kentucky Public Service Commission while the Targeted Energy Efficiency program expands with additional DOE support to address home safety and structural issues. Kentucky Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Rachele Holmes and her husband Rich run the Vocals and Chords Music Studio in their Versailles home where children and teenagers learn voice work, music, and live-streamed event skills. The studio offers interactive lessons that boost confidence and teamwork—plans include expanding to local theater events. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Kentuckians with a 502 area code will soon need to use 10-digit dialing when making calls after the Kentucky Public Service Commission announced a new overlay area code that will be set up in about 12 months—current 502 numbers will remain unchanged while new numbers get the new code. The change is expected to have minimal impact since most smartphones already dial 10 digits automatically. WKYT
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee, In This Together, raised $618,210 in the first half of this year from seven donors—most notably a $100,000 contribution from TDA Properties—while spending $341,008 on political consulting as he considers a potential run for president. Louisville Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Frankfort Fall Festival
All Day — Frankfort Chamber Of Commerce — Admission details TBA — Celebrate fall with local crafts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities in Frankfort.
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