🌱 What new evidence is shaping the KSU shooting case in Frankfort?

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In today's newsletter:

• What new evidence is shaping the KSU shooting case in Frankfort?
• How will bourbon’s barrel tax phase-out hit local schools and services?
• What led to a wrong-way crash with a Frankfort police cruiser?

Also on today's calendar: Rotary Club of Frankfort and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower; breezy this morning, with a high of 58 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, afternoon mist, temps: high: 59, low: 52.
• Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Attorney says Kentucky State University shooting was ‘completely justified' (fox56news.com) — Frankfort residents are watching closely as attorneys for Jacob Bard, the parent charged in the fatal Kentucky State University shooting, argue his actions were justified while local police and a detective outline conflicting details in court. The case, centered on a violent confrontation outside a KSU residence hall, now proceeds with a reduced bond and ongoing review of security and social media videos.
   

2. Kentucky bourbon barrel tax phase-out begins Jan. 1 (wkyt.com) — A major tax change affecting Kentucky’s bourbon industry and local revenues is set to begin Jan. 1, 2026, with lawmakers in Frankfort phasing out the property tax on aging distilled spirits. Supporters say it keeps barrels in Kentucky, while critics worry about long-term hits to school and emergency-service funding despite new replacement mechanisms.
   

3. Man arrested after head-on collision with Ky. police cruiser, citation says (wkyt.com) — Frankfort police say a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into a city cruiser on Thornhill Bypass early Friday, injuring an officer and heavily damaging the patrol car. Court documents allege the Winchester man behind the wheel showed signs of intoxication and later admitted drinking at a Lexington bar before his arrest in Franklin County.
   

4. Teachers Advisory Council gives feedback on Stay Interview Initiative (kentuckyteacher.org) — State education leaders met in Frankfort to refine a new “Stay Interview” effort aimed at understanding why Kentucky teachers remain in the profession and how to better support them. Council members from across the state shared candid stories about student needs, burnout, and inadequate resources, urging that survey results lead to real policy changes for classrooms and working conditions.
   

5. Kentucky Auditor Challenges Governor on Kinship Care Regulations, Claims Law Being Unconstitutionally Delayed (marshallcountydaily.com) — From Frankfort’s auditor is challenging the Beshear administration over delayed implementation of a 2024 kinship care law meant to support relatives raising foster children. Auditor Allison Ball argues the administration is unconstitutionally tying the law to new funding, while her office pursues both an investigation and lawsuit to force enforcement statewide.
   

📸 Around Frankfort

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Frankfort

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• Brown Barrel - Frankfort - Jeff Blackburn Music
  The Brown Barrel, 202 W Broadway St, Frankfort
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 24

• Rotary Club of Frankfort
  The American Legion , 164 Versailles Road , Frankfort
  12:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Kiwanis Club of Frankfort
  Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce , 229 W Main St #102 , Frankfort
  12:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Optimist Club of Frankfort
  Office Pub & Deli , 614 Comanche Trail , Frankfort
  12:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Rotary Club of Frankfort
  American Legion Post 7 , 164 Versailles Rd , Frankfort
  12:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• Kiwanis Club of Frankfort
  Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce , 229 W Main St #102 , Frankfort
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• SCHS Boys Basketball vs. Cornerstone Christian
  Shelby County High School , 1701 Frankfort Rd , Shelbyville
  12:00 pm
• Recording Studio Orientation
  Scott County Public Library , 104 S Bradford Ln , Georgetown
  3:00 pm
• Teen Tuesdays
  Henry County Public Library , 280 E Broadway , Eminence
  3:30 pm
• Trivia Tuesday
  Broadway Barrels LLC , 604 W Broadway St , Lawrenceburg
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Local Governments of Scott County Joint Code Enforcement Board
  Georgetown Fire Department Training Center , 1161 Paris Pike , Georgetown
  11:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Fire Committee
  Georgetown Fire Department Training Center , 1161 Paris Pike , Georgetown
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky State University posted a job opening for Associate Director Housing & Residence Life in Frankfort. Apply here.
• Donaldson Inc. posted a job opening for General Assembly - 1st Shift in Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frankfort here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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