Pension negotiations continue through recess
Lawmakers continue to work toward a resolution on public employee pensions, arguably the top... More
- By Kevin Wheatley,
Local News
Power of propane fires on display
City and county firefighters are learning how to handle propane fires this week by setting... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Man faces charges for holding woman at knifepoint
A Frankfort man faces felony charges for threatening a woman with a knife in her home. A... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
3 plead guilty in drug cases
Three people pleaded guilty to various drug charges Wednesday in Franklin Circuit Court. Robert... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Restaurant Inspections
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS The Franklin County Health Department inspects restaurants and other food... More
Around Frankfort
FPB CUSTOMERS CAN WATCH NCAA GAMES ONLINE FREE Frankfort Plant Board classic cable customers can... More
Plant Board water bills to jump 35 cents
Frankfort Plant Board water customers will see about 35 extra cents on their monthly bills after... More
- State Journal Staff Report,
Security audit: KSU needs more police
Kentucky State University Police received more calls for service and reported offenses per 1,000... More
- By Michelle Sokol,
U.S. poet laureate to speak at KSU
The U.S. poet laureate will visit familiar turf Thursday. Natasha Trethewey, author of three... More
- By Michelle Sokol,
Retired cop pleads guilty to pot charges
A retired sergeant with the Frankfort Police Department who was found with 32 marijuana plants in... More
- State Journal Staff Report,
2 injured in 3-car wreck Monday
A three-vehicle wreck Monday on the East-West Connector sent two people to the hospital with... More
- State Journal Staff Report,
Rand Paul: Immigration reform needs conservatives
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that illegal immigrants should be... More
- Erica Werner/Associated Press,
Retired police sergeant pleads guilty to pot charges
A retired sergeant with the Frankfort Police Department who was found with 32 marijuana plants in... More
- State Journal staff report
Sweets are back on Broadway
When Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Cafe & Ice Cream on Broadway closed in early January, downtown got a... More
- By Ryan Quinn,
County schools will cut 9 jobs
Schools in Franklin County will lose about nine positions next year – a net 4.4 certified... More
Prosecutors argue to resume lethal injection
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky prosecutors argued Monday that executions in Kentucky should... More
Ethics Commission: Farmer committed 42 violations
(AP) — The Executive Branch Ethics Commission charged former agriculture commissioner Richie... More
- By Ben Finley/Associated Press,
Career and Tech work shuffles students
The sounds of hammers and power tools echoing through the hallways of the Franklin County Career... More
- By Michelle Sokol,
Around Frankfort
SECOND STREET HEARING CONTINUES The Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission will continue... More
Business briefs
MEXICAN RESTAURANT OPENING Another Mexican restaurant is coming to Frankfort. Roman Frankfort... More
New site connects shoppers with local auto dealerships
State Journal staff report When it comes to buying a vehicle, it’s all about the local... More
- State Journal staff report
Self-serve yogurt to suit your sweet tooth
Jessica Seeberger just might have a bit of a sweet tooth. Sitting at Luci Lou’s – the self-serve... More
- By Katheran Wasson
Search for small town leads here
More than 20 years ago, Meredith Siler stumbled upon a book called “Return to Main Street.” The... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
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