County eyes retail sales in industrial zones here
The county is considering amending a local zoning law to allow for partial retail sales in... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Local News
Displays call attention to child abuse victims
The little blue people are out again at the east and west side fire stations. Although the... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
KSU to show visiting artist's film on coal sludge disaster
Kentucky State University's art department is sponsoring a free screening Monday night of the... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
School, sewers conflict
The county government and school system have collided - in Choateville. An ongoing project to... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Standoff ends peacefully
A man reportedly threatening suicide held city police and their tactical response unit at bay in... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
Era is ending at Bald Knob Elementary
Bald Knob Elementary School closes its doors for the final time at the end of May, ending an... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
Man charged in South Frankfort shooting case
Frankfort Police have arrested an 18-year-old Frankfort man wanted in connection with a shooting... More
- State Journal Staff Report
Budget flop leaves plans in jeopardy
Projects funded by state surplus funds will likely proceed as planned, but any bonded projects... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
State Office Building contents to be sold
It was on a lark that Jim King went to an auction of state-owned furniture, thinking he might... More
- By PAUL LEIGHTTY State Journal Staff Writer
School districts facing dilemma on own budgets
With no state budget enacted by the legislature, local superintendents are left playing a... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
Session ends with no budget
The fate of local projects as well as pay raises and personnel policies is still uncertain,... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Library board seems happy with classic style
The Paul Sawyier Public Library Board seemed pleased Tuesday with the second round of preliminary... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
UK design students offer their ideas for improving Holmes Street area
With a little vision, Holmes Street could be a happening place. Nine University of Kentucky... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
Time running out for budget
Budget talks were still up in the air this morning as lawmakers headed into the last working day... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
KSU students try to learn what makes lobbyists tick
A knack for clever bargaining strategies and a passion for politics are two traits most required... More
- By PAUL LEIGHTTY State Journal Staff Writer
Trial of lawsuit against quarry nearing finish
After hearing six weeks of testimony, a jury began deliberations Monday afternoon to decide... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
Contractor cleared of theft charges
A Frankfort building contractor indicted in 2002 for theft by failure to make required... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
Sias pay stirring little fuss
Key people inside and out of Kentucky State University seem comfortable with the new president's... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
Marriage of convenience (store)
The bride wore pink and stood nervously next to her groom Friday afternoon in the freezer aisle... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
Man shot, suspect sought
Following an all-day search on Thursday that led police through parts of South Frankfort and... More
- By GAYLE COULTER and BETH CRACE State Journal Staf
Official defends candidate for women's health post
The governor's apparent choice to head the Office of Women's Physical and Mental Health would do... More
- By MARY BRANHAM State Journal News Editor
Driver rides rails to avoid collision
Wrecker driver Willie Wilhoyte, bottom, figured out where to attach a chain to pull Preston... More
WHHS alumni want memorial kept prominent
Just where the Todd Rose Memorial will be placed at Western Hills High School after renovations... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
Adaptation afield
Prosthetic limbs and custom-made gadgets aren't exactly Tim Farmer's specialty. But he also never... More
- By PAUL LEIGHTTY State Journal Staff Writer
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