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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fred Goins was honored for his lifetime of public service at the fifth annual Friendsgiving held at Thorn Hill Education Center. He served 25 years at the county health department and held roles as deputy judge-executive—his steady leadership and dedication were celebrated by the community. The State Journal
- ➤ SNAP benefits are set to pause at midnight, impacting an estimated 600,000 residents, and a Kentucky T-shirt campaign has raised over 58,000 meals in less than 24 hours. The effort will support food banks in all 120 counties as the campaign runs through November and December — organizers note extra time for printing and shipping due to high demand. WTVQ
- ➤ Two federal judges ruled Friday that SNAP benefits must continue despite the shutdown, but food pantries in Eastern Kentucky are strained as families wait for more help. At Hazel Green Food Project in Wolfe County, volunteers reported a sharp rise in demand and urged state lawmakers to act — families are at risk — as donations remain low. WKYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort attracted bourbon lovers and ghost hunters this Halloween as tour guides reported eerie noises and ghost sightings in its oldest warehouse — organizers hosted sold-out self-guided night tours for guests to explore the historic site. LEX 18
- ➤ Frankfort’s Bourbon Tango, led by Clay Marshall and Cherie Lanier with 40 years of experience, launched a six-week tango session at the Kentucky Dance Academy that began on Oct. 17. The remaining classes are scheduled for Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. with a cost of $120 for an individual or $220 for a couple—residents can join at a prorated rate even after the session started. The State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Team Kentucky's bipartisan Pre-K for All Advisory Committee released its report on Oct 30 calling for an expansion of preschool for all 4-year-olds to help more kids be ready for kindergarten. The report offers seven recommendations—such as phased growth of state-funded preschool and increased local flexibility—that state leaders may consider soon. Kentucky Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local organizations may apply for grant funding to reduce groundwater contamination and clean polluted waters as part of the EPA’s Nonpoint Source Management Program—applications are due by Feb. 13 while letters of intent are due by Nov. 14; funding will be awarded in spring. Kentucky Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Karen Clay in Lexington has seen her SNAP benefits become uncertain amid the federal government shutdown — leaving her and 600,000 Kentuckians worried about running out of food. Her family has cut back on spending and changed their eating habits as they wait for government action. WKYT
- ➤ Governor Beshear said nearly 600,000 Kentuckians, including children, are impacted by the SNAP benefit suspension that takes effect today. Team Kentucky is hosting a food drive and placing boxes in Frankfort state office lobbies and the L&N Building in Louisville from October 30 to November 21 to collect non-perishable food for established charities such as Dare to Care + God's Pantry + Christian Appalachian Project. Kentucky Today
- ➤ Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell coordinated a statewide effort to help Kentuckians access food and support during the federal government shutdown. Partner organizations such as Farm Credit Mid-America, Tyson Foods, and the Kentucky Association of Health Plans pledged donations and financial aid—supporting Feeding Kentucky's network in delivering locally grown meals. 92.7 The Wave
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