Good morning, Frankfort.

Amazon announced it is raising its starting pay and adding grocery + banking benefits to support thousands of workers in Kentucky, a change aimed at improving local employment conditions.

Kentucky State University is hosting the Black Experience art exhibition that shows work by Black artists from across the state — the exhibit will run through Sept.

27 at Blazer Library in Frankfort.

Franklin County Schools is promoting student safety during KY Safe Schools Week at Bridgeport Elementary, where safety measures include locked doors and controlled entry—students follow regular drills while the community is urged to report bullying through the S.T.O.P. tipline.

The Paul Sawyier Public Library is hosting Library Card Signup Month to help Frankfort residents get free library cards and enjoy local resources.

The event runs throughout the month and offers an easy way for residents to access library services.

Residents at a Board meeting urged a lower speed limit at East Todd and Logan after a motorcycle-truck crash on Aug.

19 injured a rider and a near-miss on Sept. 9 — city officials have reached out to the state to review traffic data at the intersection.

The governor signed an executive order to expand medical debt relief for more than 130,000 Kentuckians.

A partnership with Undue Medical Debt has already relieved $26 million for 13,000 Lexington patients, and officials expect 50,000 to 60,000 residents to receive elimination letters within two years.

At Tuesday's meeting, Frankfort Plant Board CFO David Denton said assets rose 6.2% to $259.8 million with investments in property, equipment — including a community solar project.

The board approved a water supply addendum extending its deal with Midway for 40 years and a $1.25 million Holmes Street Reconnection Project.

A prostate cancer survivor shared his message to encourage early detection by urging routine health checks + early treatment to improve outcomes.

His experience reminds local men to stay proactive about their health.

Local softball team TN Mojo 2034 played in the PGF Super Select Fall Championships Sept.

12-14 in Indianapolis—winning key pool play matches before losing the championship game to Ohio Outlaws-Lester. The team will compete next in the PGF Gladiator tournament in Elizabethtown.