Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
Good morning, Frankfort.
The Frankfort/Franklin County Office of Emergency Management will host a free Interfaith Church Security Training for pastors, security team members, and church greeters on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity Global Methodist Church, 265 Versailles Road—in collaboration with the local police, sheriff’s office, and state police—.
Officials from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources scheduled a public meeting today from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset—responding to a confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a hunter-harvested deer in Pulaski County and will share updates on testing options, agency actions and possible changes to hunting rules while taking public questions.
The Kentucky Blood Center kicked off its 38th annual Big Blue Crush Blood Drive on Monday, Nov.
17, and the drive will continue through the week to help local hospitals meet blood supply needs—donors are encouraged to take part.
AAA expects over 1 million Kentuckians to travel by vehicle from Nov 25 to Dec 1 and urges drivers to check their vehicles and plan ahead—officials advise air travelers to arrive early due to expected crowding at airports.
Kentucky State ended its season with a 9 to 2 record after beating Shorter 35 to 7 at Alumni Stadium, tying the best mark in school history (its best season since 1935).
The team got an at-large bid to the NCAA DII football championships and will play Newberry, the No. 3 seed, on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Newberry, South Carolina (Newberry holds a 9 to 1 record).
2025 Frankfort Christmas Parade
6-8 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Free entry — Experience the wonder of lights, music, and holiday characters at the 77th Annual Christmas Parade.
Asleep At The Wheel Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Cost Not Specified — Celebrate over 50 years of American roots music with Grammy-winning band Asleep at the Wheel.
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