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News for Frankfort and Franklin County, Ky. Government, crime, education, features and photos from Kentucky's capital city. Email us: [email protected]
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Letter to the Editor: Teaching poor sportsmanship Read more at:
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Dear editor, Reading about the recent football game between Western Hills and Franklin County high schools, I was saddened and then outraged to see the lopsided score. All the students in this game...
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Letter to the Editor: Stewart Gallery dedication story appreciated Read more at:
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Dear editor, Your recent report with a cover page picture of the Grand Theater’s dedication ceremony on Sept. 30 for The Stewart Gallery is appreciated. This space will serve both as an exhibit hall...
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Finn’s Glow Dance to raise funds for a safe sleep bed Read more at:
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On Nov. 7, Finn’s Glow Dance will take place at the Kentucky Dance Academy (KDA) from 6-8 p.m. to raise awareness for autism. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for Finn Lowe, 8, who is...
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Local bowling teams kick off season with two new events Read more at:
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To kick off the bowling season, Franklin County and Western Hills went with something different the past two weekends at Capital Bowl. FCHS and WHHS teamed up with bowlers from Stewart Home & School...
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Western Hills’ football team wins with big lead after injuries force Frankfort to forfeit Read more at:
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Western Hills’ football team was leading 43-0 Thursday against Frankfort, with the game moving to a running clock with 10:26 left in the first half. FHS, which came into the game with 16 players...
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Smith-Willis seeking re-election to city commission Read more at:
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When she was elected to the Frankfort Board of Commissioners last year, Katima Smith-Willis promised to lead by learning and listening. With 10 months of experience under her belt, the fun is ”just...
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Oh, SNAP: 5,282 Franklin countians rely on food assistance program Read more at:
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What happens or, in this case, doesn’t happen in the nation’s capital eventually affects folks on a local level. Just ask the 5,282 Franklin County residents — 10% of our population — who will not...
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Comer is never too busy to hide Epstein files’ Read more at:
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Dear editor, To paraphrase Rep James Otis “Legislation without representation is tyranny.” Well, folks, welcome to the world of tyranny. A world where our supposed elected official hides in the cave...
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Guest columnist: Occupational licensing reform can boost Kentucky’s labor market Read more at:
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Kentucky’s labor market continues to struggle compared to neighboring states and the national average with an unemployment rate of 4.7% — significantly higher than the national average of 4.3%. In...
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a lane closure on Interstate 64 West beginning Sunday in Franklin County. Read more at:
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a lane closure on Interstate 64 West beginning Sunday in Franklin County. The left lane of I-64 West at mile point 49.145 (at the bridge over...
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Blotter: At 3:42 a.m. Tuesday, deputies were called to a possible burglary on McCann Lane. A caller reported a female was trying to break into a residence. She was detained by deputies. Read more at:
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The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Tuesday: • At 3:42 a.m.,...
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U.S. 60 Water District completes infrastructure improvement project Read more at:
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The Board of Directors for the U.S. 60 Water District recently announced the completion of a major infrastructure improvement project aimed at modernizing and strengthening its water distribution...
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a local man after he allegedly fled following an encounter with law enforcement early Wednesday. Read more at:
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a local man after he allegedly fled following an encounter with law enforcement early Wednesday. Deputies were called to Bridgeport-Benson Road at...
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Guest columnist: Affordable electricity is the ultimate platform Read more at:
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To preserve the legacies of some of the most consequential Americans to ever live, the industrialist Henry Ford collected and reassembled a number of buildings and structures at a place called Gree...
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Editorial: Drivers beware; trick-or-treaters to be out Friday Read more at:
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In a season filled with spooks and scares, perhaps the most frightening statistic this Halloween is that Kentucky ranks second in fatalities on Oct. 31 with 8.43 deaths in crashes per 1 million...
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Blotter: At 4:42 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on the West Plaza Connector near River Bend Road. A caller reported a two-vehicle accident and advised that one female was injured and trapped in her vehicle.
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The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Monday: • At 2:34 a.m., officers...
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POLL: The Salvation Army in Frankfort is in need of volunteer bellringers. Have you ever donated to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle? https://t.co/rbHUjLjqyX
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Local runners advance to state cross country championships Read more at:
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Three local cross country teams and one individual qualified for the state championships at Saturday’s regional meets. Frankfort, running in the Class 1A Region 5 meet at Shelby County High School,...
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Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Western Hills’ Flynn comes up big in win over Shelby Read more at:
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Western Hills’ football team had a big game Friday, one that could determine its postseason prospects. The Wolverines defeated Shelby County 46-35, sewing up third place in their district and a spot...
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