Good morning, Frankfort.

Kentucky veterans were welcomed home at Blue Grass Airport today after an Honor Flight took them to national memorials in Washington, D.C.

Veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam arrived as family and friends greeted their return.

Buffalo Trace Distillery held its first Camp Buffalo Trace event on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 100 sweepstakes winners enjoyed a full day of festivities, with 10 campers chosen for an overnight glamping experience and another set to be selected for next weekend.

Jaggers, the latest fast-food chain to reach Frankfort, will open in October at 1299 U.S. 127 South.

It will operate Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. + known for its double-stack burgers, chicken tenders, salads and milkshakes.

Franklin County had one of the lowest jobless rates from July 2025 to last month — its rate was 4.4% compared to 4.1% in Cumberland and Woodford counties, while Martin County reported the highest at 10.1%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics.

The federal deadline to review Ukraine's TPS passed on Aug.

20, leaving thousands in Kentucky unsure about their future while work permits remain valid until Oct. 19 plus a support center in Nicholasville will open in two weeks to offer assistance.

Kentucky State University named Barron M.

Morgan chief of police and director of public safety on Aug. 17, and his 32 years of law enforcement experience will guide campus safety efforts (including his time as a Louisville Metro detective).

Local mother Rebecca Lowe is collecting shoes at Yes Arts until Oct.

20 to raise funds for her son Finn’s therapy costs after Medicaid cuts, and she will host a car wash on Sept. 13 in the City Hall parking lot to reach her $7,000 goal for his 2027 services.

Frankfort High’s boys soccer team, winner of the 11th Region All A tournament, will host 12th Region All A champion Danville at Capitol View Park at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

5, with the winner advancing to the state tournament quarterfinals.