Unforgettable win
Editor’s note: Because of a Franklin County Public Schools policy, student names in this and... More
- By Michelle Sokol,
Local News
Legislative leaders deem session a success
House Speaker Greg Stumbo said it had been a while – 1990, to be exact – since he had seen a... More
- By Kevin Wheatley,
Family feud: Sisters pin alleged buffet cash theft on each other
Two sisters who allegedly stole from Asian Buffet are blaming the crime on each other. A... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Local law officials get tech upgrades
Attorney General Jack Conway is helping law enforcement agencies process electronic warrants. On... More
- State Journal Staff Report,
Actress Ashley Judd won’t run for U.S. Senate
Actress Ashley Judd announced Wednesday she won’t run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky against... More
- By Roger Alford/Associated Press,
Lawmakers override religious freedom veto
The General Assembly voted late Tuesday to override the governor’s veto of a bill intended to... More
- By Ben Finley/Associated Press,
Legislature passes industrial hemp bill
Kentucky would be able to quickly license hemp growers if the federal government ever lifts a ban... More
- By Roger Alford/Associated Press,
Around Frankfort
FREE TAX PREP IN FRANKFORT The Kentucky Asset Success Initiative is offering free tax... More
Accused youth football thief will face grand jury
The woman accused of stealing money from a Frankfort Youth Football League team had her case... More
- State Journal Staff Report,
News of record
CORRECTION Because of incorrect information provided to The State Journal, an article in the... More
Judge refuses to lower bond for accused killer
A judge denied lowering the bond for one of the three men accused of brutally murdering Charles... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Session ends with last-minute pension deal
The House and Senate overwhelmingly passed sweeping legislation to reform Kentucky’s beleaguered... More
- By Kevin Wheatley,
Japanese manufacturers bringing 103 jobs to Frankfort
Hayashi Telempu North America, an automotive interior parts company based in Japan, plans to... More
- By Michelle Sokol,
McConnell talks compromise in D.C.
Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, already campaigning to fight off tea party opposition in... More
- By Ryan Quinn,
Stumbo: House will vote on religious freedom veto
(AP) — House Speaker Greg Stumbo says the chamber will vote on whether it should override the... More
- By Ben Finley/Associated Press,
Courtroom preservation is costing the county
Preserving the traditional 1835 courtroom in the new Franklin County Judicial Center is costing... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Pension proposal rejected; deadline looms
House and Senate leaders will attempt a last-minute compromise to reform Kentucky’s beleaguered... More
- By Kevin Wheatley,
Around Frankfort
Law officers serve, have wing contest for Special Olympics Local law enforcement officials are... More
City towing contract awarded to Lawrenceburg business
The Frankfort City Commission awarded the ciy’s towing rights for the next three years to... More
- By Ryan Quinn,
Talks continue on industrial hemp legislation
(AP) — A compromise could be near on a bill that would allow Kentucky to quickly license hemp... More
- By Roger Alford/Associated Press,
Lawmakers reconvene for last 2 days of session
Kentucky lawmakers reconvene at noon Monday to finish out the last two days of this year’s... More
- Staff and wire report,
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