Good morning, Frankfort.

Captain’s Treasures is a new toy store that offers classic and modern toys, puzzles and board games for children.

Located at 1100 U.S. 127 South, it is open (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun noon to 5 p.m.)

KYSTATS reported that Franklin County’s jobless rate dropped 0.8% from July to August and 0.3% from last August, as 96 counties statewide saw lower unemployment from August 2025 to August, with Woodford County at 3.2% and Martin County at 8.5%.

After a warm September start stressed local trees, cooler nights + steady rainfall in central Kentucky may help them display bright fall colors by mid-October; Carrie Spry from the Clark County Extension says the weather will be key to salvaging the season.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is joining a coalition of states to back protections for female athletes as Congress considers new legislation for college sports.

His efforts aim to keep fairness in sports amid ongoing debates.

State health officials reported a sharp increase in measles cases in Kentucky as investigations continue and they urge residents to verify their vaccinations.