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Destruction of eagle egg at Game Farm criticized
A state biologist has been criticized for destroying an egg two bald eagles produced in captivity... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
Carroll up for state Senate seat
After a long absence from public service, former Gov. Julian Carroll says he'll run for the state... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Petition for merger vote is 507 short
The Urge to Merge group's goal was to have 3,433 voters' signatures on a petition to turn in to... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
Event marks 50 years since the Korean War
Korean War veterans from around the state gathered here Friday to commemorate the 50th... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Gas company held responsible for interest in school tax mixup
Columbia Gas owes the Franklin County School District interest for the money the school system... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
Landfill expansion rejected
The Frankfort-Franklin County Planning Commission voted 6-2 Thursday against recommending... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
East, west developments OK'd
Company is coming to Home Depot in West Ridge Plaza. And plans are moving forward for a large... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
New way to neuter
Neutersol, the first neutering drug for dogs, gained FDA approval last spring. This non-surgical... More
- By BESS HINSON State Journal Staff Writer
Medical waste found in Willowcrest creek
Donna West was shocked and nauseated when she saw medical waste bags and tubing wrapped around... More
- By CHARLES PEARL State Journal Staff Writer
Landfill zoning returns to planners
Tom Johnson says his nose has gotten use to the smell. Johnson delivers this piece of information... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
KSU official dies in wreck near Lexington
Marcus L. Webb, comptroller for Kentucky State University, died in an accident on Interstate 64... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
Library may use filters to block porn
Paul Sawyier Public Library may comply with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on... More
- By MICHELLE PERRY State Journal Staff Writer
Police Explorers program teaches values, leadership
Young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are under 21 can join the Frankfort's... More
- By MELISSA ARNOLD State Journal Staff Writer
State Journal has undergone change during Martins tenure
Ronnie Martin's entire full-time working career has been spent right here at The State Journal.... More
- By PHILIP CASE State Journal Staff Writer
Frankfort students have roles in Daniel Boone at Fort Harrod
Staged combat and torch throwing are nightly tasks for young Frankfort actors this summer. Daniel... More
- By BESS HINSON State Journal Staff Writer
Candidates discuss women's issues
Both Democratic candidate Ben Chandler and Republican Ernie Fletcher said they intend to appoint... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Report outlines areas to improve
The Governor's Task Force on the Economic Status of Kentucky's Women in a just-released report... More
- By BESS HINSON State Journal Staff Writer
Fletcher says Barton made a bold move
Whether good or bad, no one argued that it was unusual for a Democratic County Judge-Executive in... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Magic of 'Harry Potter' draws young readers to bookstore
Others snuck away outside and grabbed a table on the sidewalk in the unseasonably cool June... More
- By BETH CRACE State Journal Staff Writer
Man convicted of sexually abusing girl
A 55-year-old man has been convicted by a Franklin County Circuit Court jury for raping,... More
- By GAYLE COULTER State Journal Staff Writer
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