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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County courts will return to the remodeled courthouse on St. Clair Street in Frankfort on Sept. 2 after months in temporary locations due to the April flooding (the clerk’s temporary office will close for in-person business this Friday and reopen next week inside the courthouse). WTVQ
- ➤ Kentucky State Police announced they are recruiting the next Cadet Class 107 — offering starting salaries of $69,500 and 24 weeks of training that covers criminal investigations, crisis response, high-speed pursuits and community relations. Training begins in May and applications, including an accelerated option for experienced officers, are due by December 5. WTVQ
- ➤ Franklin County court operations will return to the courthouse after Labor Day with all district, circuit, and family proceedings resuming in-person on Tuesday—temporary offices used since April due to flooding on the Kentucky River will close on Friday, and the courthouse at 222 St. Clair St. is ready for business. Kentucky Today
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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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Carb-Load For A Cause
7-10:30 p.m. — Sig Luscher Brewery — Event fee supports local initiatives — Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and a fun 0.5K run for Frankfort’s youth.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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