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Frankfort
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Over 1,000 workers at BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale voted in a two-day election where 526 voted to join the UAW and 515 voted against, with 41 ballots challenged. BlueOval SK said it will ask the National Labor Relations Board to count all votes—if the challenged ballots do not change the result, workers will form their own union group. Louisville Public Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky's largest utility companies have proposed spending nearly $3 billion to build two new 645 megawatt gas plants and extend two coal plants—claiming a new tariff will shield customers from extra costs if future data centers draw more power. Regulators will review the plan by Oct. 28 while environmental and consumer advocates caution that delays or fewer data centers could burden ratepayers with higher bills. Louisville Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KCTCS reported over 70,000 students enrolled this fall with a 6.4% increase from last year & officials expect enrollment to surpass 85,000 as new start dates take effect. The boost in numbers is set to strengthen the local workforce in fields such as healthcare and IT. WTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky is facing worsening drought conditions as the latest report shows that 75.81 percent of the state is abnormally dry and 11.18 percent is in moderate drought—mainly in South Central, Southwest and a small area in the Northeast. The National Weather Service forecast says below normal temperatures and a 33-40 percent chance of rain from September 2-6 may bring some relief. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Members of the state Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board questioned kynect administrators on Wednesday as they probed whether the state incurred any costs for the state-run health insurance exchange — officials explained that it is funded solely by a percentage of insurance premiums. Lawmakers expressed concerns about the benefits of the state system compared to the federal HealthCare.gov platform. Louisville Public Media
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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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