Good morning, Frankfort.

Schneider’s Sweet Shop and Barleycorn’s Brewhouse launched Sweetness for a Purpose Monday in Wilder at 5:30 p.m. featuring a tapping of Sweet Nectar Lager to benefit Chicks & Chucks, while introducing a Dine to Donate dinner and Better Together Sundae with proceeds for families battling breast cancer.

Local government leaders met community members at the Franklin County Farmers Market on Saturday—offering a free breakfast, public conversations, and information on the Community Fund; the market runs Tuesday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Local bourbon warehouse workers (led by Brandon Reed) are training daily to defend their barrel-rolling title at the Bourbon Festival in Bardstown on Sept.

12. They practice handling 500-lb barrels with speed and teamwork to aim for a world-record pace.

Former LEX 18 anchor Nancy Cox, a Kentucky Hall of Fame journalist, will release her memoir 'Anchored: Reporting From My Kentucky Home' on Sept.

10 — the book reflects on her 33-year career and personal experiences covering news across the state.

Kentucky writer and activist Wendell Berry died Monday at age 92.

The celebrated author, known for his books promoting ethical land-use practices, left behind a legacy rooted in local farming traditions.

Frankfort High School remains closed all week after a classroom fire on Sunday and will offer virtual instruction from today through Friday; on Tuesday, Chromebooks will be distributed by grade at the school's 4th Street entrance, and families will receive meals when picking them up.

Kentucky is considering a regulation to double the bobcat bag limit to allow 10 bobcats per year, with hunters allowed one night kill using thermal gear as a committee will review the proposal on Oct.

1. Wildlife advocates urge contacting legislators due to a lack of data on bobcat populations.

Keith Riley of Tulip Hill Healthcare is advancing addiction recovery efforts with a new program designed to offer accessible support—targeted resources will soon be available for local residents.

The initiative aims to improve help and recovery services in Frankfort.

Kentucky State’s football team opened their season with a 41-14 win over Central State after scoring 38 unanswered points at McPherson Memorial Stadium in Wilberforce, Ohio.

The Thorobreds will travel to Baton Rouge to face Southern University at 7 p.m. on Saturday & hope to build on their strong play.