Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
Good morning, Frankfort.
🏛️ Government
Kentucky lawmakers passed a law that phases out the property tax on aging distilled spirits starting Jan.
1, 2026 and leading to full exemption by 2043 (with revenue protections for schools and fire districts) to support the bourbon industry.
Kentucky’s income tax rate will drop to 3.5% on Jan.
1 and the state will lose about $718 million a year in revenue, which could affect funding for services (per a December report). Lawmakers will draft a two-year budget plan in Frankfort next year.
Kentucky officials announced that the bourbon barrel tax will be phased out effective Jan.
1. Distilleries are bracing for new pricing structures as they adapt to the updated state regulation.
🏈 Sports
Frankfort Christian Academy plays boys basketball this week: at Robertson County Saturday at 3:30 pm, at home Monday against Middlesboro, and at Bracken County Tuesday at 7:30 pm.
Girls basketball, wrestling and Louisville basketball (at California Tuesday at 9 pm) complete a busy local schedule.
Franklin County’s boys basketball team lost 60-57 in overtime to Franklin-Simpson in the Capital City Classic Monday at FCHS.
The Flyers rallied in the fourth quarter to force overtime and will face Henry County at home Jan. 5.
🎉 Frankfort Events
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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.
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.
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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