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  • What’s next for KSU safety after the grand jury’s decision?
  • Why did jurors refuse to indict in KSU’s deadly shooting?
  • How a Frankfort court just cracked down on a solar company

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, mist; warm, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
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  • Saturday: Low clouds and warm, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grand jury declines to indict man in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University (nydailynews.com) — In Frankfort, a grand jury has declined to indict the father accused in the Kentucky State University shooting that killed a 19-year-old student and critically injured another. With Frankfort police still investigating and prior gunfire near the same dorm, KSU leaders say they’re working to keep the campus a safe place to live and learn.
   

2. Grand jury declines to indict man in Kentucky State University shooting that killed teen (nbcnews.com) — Frankfort residents should know a grand jury chose not to indict the father charged in the deadly Dec. 9 shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus, where one student was killed and another critically injured. Officials and Frankfort police stress the incident was isolated, while KSU leaders say they’re prioritizing student safety after two shootings near the same residence hall in four months.
   

3. Kentucky AG wins court order against solar company over deceptive practices (lex18.com) — Frankfort-based state officials have won a court order forcing solar installer Design 1 Group to change how it does business after nearly 200 complaints about misleading promises and unfinished systems. The Franklin Circuit Court’s temporary restraining order bars the company from exaggerating energy savings or tax credits and requires better responses to customers. Concerned Kentuckians can report similar issues to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection office online.
   

4. Governor Beshear discusses holiday traditions and family life (wkyt.com) — From their home in Frankfort, Governor Andy Beshear and his family share how they juggle last-minute Walmart runs, teenagers’ busy schedules, and holiday traditions while feeling warmly treated by the local community. The governor talks candidly about procrastinating on gifts, his kids’ civic involvement, and their message of hope for Kentuckians as 2025 ends. It’s a personal glimpse into the first family’s life in the capital city.
   

5. Legislative task force releases recommendations aimed at improving health - The Advocate-Messenger (amnews.com) — From Frankfort, a legislative task force has rolled out wide‑ranging health recommendations that could shape future laws on nutrition, school wellness, and access to healthy foods across Kentucky. The panel urges stronger physical education, better school meals, SNAP reforms, and more support for functional medicine as lawmakers head into the 2026 session.
   

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