Daily
Frankfort
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During the holiday season the Citizen Foster Care Review Board is seeking volunteers to review foster-care cases in key counties including Anderson and Jefferson. Applicants must complete background checks and training online before joining the board that meets monthly virtually. Kentucky Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky is now one of the top five states where sports betting tax revenue makes up a key portion of overall collections. The revenue surged 382% since 2021 and now accounts for 0.55% of total taxes after sports betting was legalized in 2023. WKYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Budget Director John Hicks reported that November General Fund receipts rose 9.2 percent, reaching $1,375.0 million from $1,259.4 million last year. The increase was mainly driven by stronger individual income tax collections along with gains in sales, use, and property taxes. Kentucky Today
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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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Vision Board Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Registration required — Create a visual masterpiece to inspire your goals for the new year.
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Backyard Bird Attraction Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Learn how to attract native birds to your backyard from an experienced enthusiast.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Man is condemned to be free.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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