Man admits to doing heroin night before court
A man was taken into custody Friday during criminal motion hour at Franklin Circuit Court after... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Local News
Gray morning doesn’t dampen Downtown Derby Celebration
Overcast skies may have kept some indoors Saturday morning, but hundreds ambled through local... More
- By Kevin Wheatley,
Collins asks for fairness, raises for all
Judge-Executive Ted Collins’ proposal to raise most Franklin County employee salaries by 6.74... More
- By Ryan Quinn,
Library an open book when it comes to tax dollars
Franklin County has had a public library since Lilian Lindsey and the Frankfort Woman’s Club... More
- By Kevin Wheatley,
Around Frankfort
City, county ethics boards meeting Monday, applications sough for elementary teacher award, Joy... More
Crowds brave rain, security lines for Ky. Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rain and extra security measures slowed down the crowds at... More
- By The Associated Press,
1 taken to hospital after wreck near Century Plaza
Frankfort police and the Frankfort Fire Department worked the scene of a two-vehicle accident at... More
- State Journal staff report,
SUV flips after crash on U.S. 127
Two Ford Escape SUVs collided early Friday afternoon on U.S. 127 near Dairy Queen and Community... More
- State Journal staff report,
UPDATE: No injuries in massive fire at Lawrenceburg glass plant
Dark smoke from a massive fire in Lawrenceburg Friday afternoon could be seen from Frankfort to... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Driver arrested after leading KSP on high-speed chase
A Lexington man was arrested Thursday night in Franklin County and charged with driving under the... More
- State Journal Staff Report,
Around Frankfort
Men’s shelter selling tulip bulbs ACCESS Soup Kitchen and Men’s Shelter is selling... More
Downtown is ready for Derby
Derby day breakfasts have undergone many iterations since politicians and celebrities first... More
- By Kevin Wheatley
Alternative school plans for higher dropout age
The increased dropout age policy that Franklin County has pledged to adopt will affect less than... More
- By Michelle Sokol
Judge: Wading in creek is not trespassing
People boating, fishing, swimming — and now wading — in Elkhorn Creek are considered... More
- By Lindsey Erdody
UPDATE: Man in serious condition after I-64 crash
A Lexington man is in serious condition after an accident on Interstate 64. The man was... More
- State Journal staff report
Man arrested on pot charges
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who was found with 4 pounds of... More
Around Frankfort
Traffic checks coming Sheriff Pat Melton said his office will be conducting periodic traffic... More
Repeat offender in court on drug charges
A man who previously had a drug trafficking charge against him dismissed has been indicted again... More
- By Lindsey Erdody,
Local heroes inspire work for Red Cross fundraising drive
Will Coblin saw the people in his life dedicate themselves to public service while he was growing... More
- By Kay Harrod,
New mechanical CPR device is saving lives
With the help of new technology, emergency responders can bring someone back to life within 30... More
- By Lindsey Erdody
Pay raises proposed for all city employees
City of Frankfort administrators are proposing a 1.5 percent cost-of-living pay increase for all... More
- By Ryan Quinn
It’s spring: Beware of the pushy salesmen
It’s the season for pushy salespeople, and Franklin County residents have already noticed... More
- By Lindsey Erdody
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