Kentucky governor auctions chance to implode building

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky’s Republican governor is auctioning off the chance to push the plunger to implode a 28-story government building, with all proceeds benefiting a charity for foster children started by his wife.

Governor Matt Bevin and First Lady Glenna Bevin remind Kentuckians that Saturday, March 10 is the deadline to bid on the opportunity to push the ceremonial plunger to implode Frankfort’s 28-story Capital Plaza Tower on Sunday, March 11

The 330-foot-tall Capital Plaza Tower will be imploded at 1:30 p.m. EDT Sunday. Tuesday, Bevin announced he was auctioning off the chance to push the plunger on eBay . The proceeds will benefit the #WeAreKy! Foundation, which was founded by first lady Glenna Bevin.

The auction closes Saturday at 10 p.m., and Bevin’s office says the final bid will be tax deductible. The highest bid as of 1 p.m. Tuesday was $1,625.

The winner will join Gov. Bevin and state and local officials onstage during pre-implosion festivities, before initiating the dramatic collapse of the 330-foot office tower at 1:30 p.m. ET.

To view auction details or to place a bid, visit https://www.ebay.com/itm/253470128686