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Frankfort
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Capital Development Corporation changed its name to Develop Frankfort to boost its role in driving local economic growth. City leaders said the rebrand aligns with updated digital tools and new jobs — as announced today. The State Journal
- ➤ Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell announced that registration is open for the 2026 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference, which will be held Jan. 12-13 at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green with pre-events on Jan. 11 (early bird pricing runs until Dec. 19). Kentucky Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Department of Education has launched the You Belong! Attendance Matters contest inviting K–12 public school students to create a video or digital poster on school attendance as part of the 2026 Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship in Lexington — registration is open through Feb. 13 with winners announced on April 24. Kentucky Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mission Frankfort Clinic, founded in 2002 by First Baptist Church on Saint Clair Street, provides free dental, medical and pharmacy care for uninsured residents by appointment and through in-person administrative services Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (9 am–3 pm) and Wednesday evenings (5–9 pm). The State Journal
- ➤ Kentucky Emergency Management advises residents today to limit outdoor exposure and dress in layers as dangerous wind chills may freeze exposed skin + officials urge checking on neighbors and pets to ensure community safety. LEX 18
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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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Pom Pom Penguins
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Design your ideal winter companion using everyday materials in a family-friendly craft event.
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