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Frankfort’s Glitterbugs dance troupe won second place and $500 at the seventh annual Seniors Got Talent competition at the Lexington Opera House on Sept.

1, where they performed Wellerman in sailor costumes. The group continues to inspire seniors with energetic routines and community spirit.

House Bill 1 introduces a scholarship program that will let donors give to the Kentucky Education Fund starting January 1 with up to $1,700 in tax credits.

The bill supports K-12 expenses for both public and private schools (pending federal guidance).

Trees in Kentucky are showing fall colors early due to stress from heat and pavement restrictions, explained Clark County Extension horticulturist Carrie Spry.

Experts say peak foliage will appear late Oct. and early Nov.

Kentucky State Police (KSP) has begun a scholarship partnership with Lindsey Wilson University that helps employees and immediate family access support for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in traditional, online and hybrid formats while offering a pathway for those interested in a career with the department.

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) said confirmed measles cases are rising statewide, and officials are closely monitoring the outbreak.

New Vista crisis counselors marked 988 Day on Tuesday with a sidewalk chalk event titled Your Reason is Enough to raise awareness during Suicide Prevention Month + they answered 80,000 crisis calls in 2025 while the free, confidential hotline remains available 24 hours.

Franklin County's girls golf team finished fifth at the 30th Gene Hilen Invitational at Juniper Hill Saturday — with sophomore Mary Clayton Rodgers tying for fourth at 74.

Coach Rick Preston said the team remains determined for the upcoming all-state championship and state tournament.