Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Kentuckians gathered at the Old State Capitol on Thursday morning to honor military veterans during National Wreaths Across America Day.
The ceremony placed wreaths at U.S. military flag bases and featured remarks from the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (commissioner Whitney Allen) to remember local heroes.
Kentucky Youth Advocates released the 2025 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Dashboard today, showing that while child poverty declined statewide from 22.3% to 20.2%, food insecurity rose from 15.2% to 21.1%.
Fayette County data indicate mixed outcomes in education, rental burdens, and health (agency report) to guide local decision-making.
🏥 Health
Franklin County Fiscal Court magistrate Kelly Dycus, a licensed counselor, explained that local drug addiction poses serious risks and noted that an opioid settlement-funded NET Recovery Device (using small electrode vibrations to stimulate the brain) offers a new treatment approach.
🏈 Sports
In Wednesday night’s 35th District rivalry game in Park Hills, Notre Dame edged Holy Cross 43-41 in overtime in a low-scoring affair with neither team leading by more than five points — the win strengthens Notre Dame’s postseason seeding prospects as both teams prepare for upcoming matchups.
Western Hills' girls basketball team won a close 75-72 game over Nicholas County at WHHS on Wednesday, improving their record to 3-1.
Bry’e Wolfe led with 24 points and Malia Campbell added 16 as the team prepares to play Boyle County at home today.
Franklin County’s girls basketball team won its first season game Wednesday in Paris by defeating Bourbon County 54—39.
La’Kyiah Taylor led with 17 points and the Lady Flyers will face Southwestern Saturday in the Patriot Classic at Lincoln County.
🎉 Frankfort Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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