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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Dec. 15, members of the American Truck Historical Society, Derby City Chapter donated toys to Frankfort Fire Department's annual toy drive & supported local families. This annual event continues the chapter's tradition of giving back. The State Journal
- ➤ Kentuckians donated over 300,000 pounds of non-perishable food during the annual KSP 'Cram the Cruiser' drive to support local families facing hunger this holiday season. All 16 posts participated, with Henderson (Post 16) collecting 234,788 pounds. Kentucky Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kroger will run a statewide Pappy Van Winkle lottery for more than 1,000 bottles at 61 Wine and Spirit Shoppes on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.—winners will be drawn on Sunday, Dec. 21 and bottles will be available for purchase starting Dec. 22. WTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New residents must apply for a Kentucky driver’s license within 30 days of moving and transfer their car registration, get new plates & pay taxes while meeting updated REAL ID rules starting in May. They should visit their regional KYTC office and local county clerk for next steps. LINK nky
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Federal and state officials confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Jessamine County backyard flock. Officials quarantined the flock and set up a 10-km surveillance zone after depopulation began on Dec. 11 to prevent further spread. 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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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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