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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maurice and Heather Spaulding invite residents to view 10,000 LED lights and a dancing mega tree at Festive Flamingo Lights (located at 508 Flamingo Ave) from 6-10 p.m. each evening through the holidays. The State Journal
- ➤ Art and Marilyn, who have been neighbors for over 40 years, got engaged at Gatton Park during Town Branch's Winter Village today. WKYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rev. Ron Moore Jr of First Corinthian Baptist Church in Frankfort explained that the Christmas Spirit lifts the community by inspiring giving and kindness, a reminder of the true meaning of Jesus’ birth. The State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Hills' sophomore Aidan Davis was named WesBanco Student of the Week after his photograph of a steam locomotive was selected for the UC Blue Ash High School Regional Photography Exhibition (Nov. 17-Dec. 12) at the UC Blue Ash Art Gallery. He submitted his photo from Chickamauga, Georgia. The State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Fish & Wildlife reported that barn owl numbers are trending upward after a 15-year decline; officials will survey the population in 2026 and use nesting boxes to provide safe nesting sites in local grasslands. LEX 18
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DEA announced yesterday its intent to classify bromazolam as a Schedule I drug (after Attorney General Coleman urged a state ban following 48 overdose deaths) so that local law enforcement in Frankfort and across Kentucky can better curb its dangerous use. Kentucky Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Hills' Lady Wolverines lost 64-57 to Madison Southern on Thursday at WHHS as Malia Campbell posted 14+10 and Aubrey Perkins recorded 10+10 in double-doubles; the team plays today at the Central Bank Jim Rose Classic against East Jessamine. The State Journal
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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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