Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
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🏘️ Community
The federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits in doubt as WKYT collects food resource listings for Kentuckians in need; God’s Pantry Food Bank serves over 500 pantries in 50 counties—Black Soil KY Farmacy Markets offer up to $20 in groceries with a special phrase at checkout.
🎓 Education
The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts is accepting applications for its tuition free summer program at Northern Kentucky University from June 7 to 27; only Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors can apply (applications are due by Jan.
18 at 11:59 p.m. ET).
🏥 Health
Kentuckians who use the state’s Kynect plan will face premium increases of 60% to over 600% next year as insurance companies raise rates and a federal tax credit ends—open enrollment starts November 1.
🏈 Sports
Franklin County and Western Hills started the bowling season at Capital Bowl with two new events — on October 18 they held a unified event with bowlers from Stewart Home & School and on Saturday they hosted a cross-county clash where Franklin County earned first place — and coaches said the contests helped students prepare for tougher tournaments later in the season.
🎉 Frankfort Events
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Van Morrison Tribute by Van the Band
7:30-9 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy the music of Van Morrison with classics like Brown Eyed Girl and Moondance for a night to remember.
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