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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Juniper Hill Golf Association donated $12,500 from the WesBanco Governor’s Open results to eight local organizations and six high school golf teams during a Tuesday ceremony at its Juniper Hill course. WesBanco President Ryan Newcomb and JHGA officials outlined support for local groups. The State Journal
- ➤ Hank the Horse is traveling across Kentucky and nearby states to raise funds for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, helping families during this holiday season. He has raised over $2,500 (and aims for $10,000) as he collects donations along his route. WTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Trace Distillery hosts its 27th annual Holidays at the Trace from tonight to Dec. 31 with festive light trails, holiday shopping and a drive-thru light show on its historic grounds. Guests enjoy a free family experience with optional cocktail upgrades for 21+ — reservations required. The State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded over $12.6 million in grants for 80 projects (including four in Kentucky) to boost local economic growth. The awards support STEM work-based learning, nonprofit training, economic research, and land use planning for students and local officials. Kentucky Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky lawmakers are closely watching Fayette County Public Schools ahead of the legislative session beginning January 6 due to concerns over large budget shortfalls and unapproved spending. Representative Grossl plans to file legislation to end taxpayer-funded lobbying as a special audit (expected to release spring findings) works to improve transparency. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor’s Mansion is now a winter wonderland with five Christmas trees showing both formal and personal touches (like family-made ornaments and a dog in a Christmas sweater) as First Lady Britainy Beshear led a tour for state employees to enjoy the holiday decorations and family traditions. LEX 18
- ➤ Frankfort officials issued an RFP for design and cost estimates for a new natatorium and wellness center on a 3.75-acre site at Cold Harbor Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Firms must email proposals by today, and an optional site visit at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 is available. The State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The top-seeded Kentucky volleyball team beat Wofford in straight sets and will face UCLA tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Historic Memorial Coliseum — Brooklyn DeLeye led with 14 kills. WTVQ
- ➤ Scott High athletes secure prep commitments as volleyball star Milyn Minor commits to Lincoln Memorial and guard Noelle Price earns a Division I offer, while Morgan Justice and Dixie Heights’ pitcher Kyle Flynn and Ludlow’s catcher Jackson Mays bolster a strong season — reflecting a thriving local sports pipeline. LINK nky
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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.
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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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The Nutcracker by Kentucky Dance Academy
7 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available through KY Dance Academy starting December 2nd — Experience the magical journey of The Nutcracker as it unfolds with dance and storytelling.
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Anything But a Brush
11 AM — Paul Sawyier Public Library — No cost — Create art without traditional tools using unconventional materials in a family-friendly environment.
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Noon Year's Eve Celebration
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the upcoming new year with fun games, crafts, and festive noisemakers for families.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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