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Frankfort
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Aaron Gonzales, 42, is wanted for failing to comply with his Sex Offender Registration—Bluegrass Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for any anonymous tips. LEX 18
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Auditor Allison Ball testified before the Interim Joint Committee on Education that a 556-page report covering July 1, 2020 through June 30 found that the Kentucky Department of Education lacks measurable benchmarks and has outdated grant paperwork—though it did not show major spending problems. Kentucky Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forester Cliff Drouet works for the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining as part of the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative to replant trees on abandoned coal mine lands that look like barren moonscapes. So far, the program has planted 350 million trees—groups plan to plant on half a million more acres to help clean the water and air. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky State Capitol closed beginning Wednesday as construction on the $291.5 million Capitol Renovation Project started—funded by the General Assembly to modernize infrastructure and repair deferred maintenance. The Capitol Education Center is being renovated with plans to reopen by mid-September, and parts of the Capitol Grounds including the Floral Clock and Gold Star Families Monument remain open. LEX 18
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear announced $1.8 million in state funding through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation to train nearly 2,300 Kentuckians as part of a workforce development effort—companies like James Marine, Lyons Magnus East and CertainTeed Gypsum will benefit from the program. WTVQ
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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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Kentucky State Thorobreds vs. Albany State Golden Rams
2-5 p.m. — Alumni Stadium — Watch college football live — Enjoy the excitement of the game as the Thorobreds host the Golden Rams.
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Seniors Shine 3K Run Walk
8:15 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate fitness and community with a fun run for seniors benefiting local services.
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2025 KSU Third Thursday Thing Pawpaw Field Day
10 AM – 3 PM — KSU Research & Demonstration Farm — Free entry — Explore pawpaw cultivation and management through expert-led tours and tastings.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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