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about 20 hours ago

To promote his new book "Real Winners Don't Quit," Joe Bowen has been bicycling and stilt walking to the capital for Saturday's Kentucky Book Fair at the Frankfort Convention... Read Story.

[$] District Court for Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2009

about 20 hours ago

Carl Smith, 50, contempt of court, 15 days to serve with credit for time served, may purge at $10 per day. Oct. 27 Verdell Anderson, 24, careless driving, $193 fine. Andrea Anglin, 20, contempt of court, dismissed. Jennifer Bobbitt, 47, contempt... Read Story.

[$] Around Frankfort: "Nutcracker" tickets going on sale

about 22 hours ago

The Frankfort School of Ballet will present its 12th annual "Nutcracker" performance, with special guest magician Jeffrey Knight, at the Grand Theatre Nov. 21 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased... Read Story.

[$] Auditor: City schools accurately managed finances

about 22 hours ago

Frankfort Independent Schools managed its finances accurately and complied with federally funded programs during the 2009 fiscal year, according to an audit report released Thursday. Lawrenceburg accountant Dudley Shryock told Board of Education members... Read Story.

[$] News of Record

about 22 hours ago

Frankfort Police: Matthew Paulin, 19, of Louisville, was arrested Saturday for public intoxication. >Ronald Allen Jr., 27, of Lexington, was arrested Sunday for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. >Pamela Hill, 32, 116 Thomas St.,... Read Story.

It's a Christmas tree after all

November 5, 2009

The tall, decorated tree on the Kentucky Capitol's front lawn this holiday season will be called a "Christmas" tree after... Read Story. 21 comments

Man charged in deadly stabbing

November 5, 2009

A Shelbyville man has pleaded not guilty to a charge that he murdered a Frankfort man during an... Read Story. 2 comments

Ex-pastor pleads not guilty to sex-related charges

November 5, 2009

A former Good Shepherd associate pastor has pleaded not guilty at his arraignment to charges of first-degree sexual abuse during the... Read Story. 2 comments

Food pantry sets $50,000 goal

November 5, 2009

The Emergency Community Food Pantry needs the community's help to raise $50,000 - in a time-crunched four months - to build a new storage... Read Story. 1 comment

Hospital grounds go tobacco free Nov. 19

November 5, 2009

Frankfort Regional Medical Center is going tobacco free - outdoors and... Read Story. 8 comments

[$] State turnover for Oct. 26- Nov. 4, 2009

November 5, 2009

When Gov. Steve Beshear was sworn into office, the state’s personnel roster listed 33,889 full-time employees on the payroll. As of Nov. 5, there were 32,901 on that list, according to records provided to The State Journal by the state personnel... Read Story.

[$] News of Record

November 5, 2009

Frankfort police: Billy Hensley, 42, 505 Owenton Ave. #13, was arrested Friday for public intoxication. >Earl Wright, 78, 100 block of Jackson Drive, told police Friday someone broke into his vehicle and stole a jacket, camera, glasses and checks... Read Story.

[$] Around Frankfort: City schools plan H1N1 vaccine clinics

November 5, 2009

Frankfort Independent Schools will administer the H1N1 vaccine to students next week.Superintendent Rich Crowe said permission forms would go home with students this week.The vaccine will be given in nasal... Read Story.

[$] Bannister likely to apply for permanent plant board general manager position

November 5, 2009

The current interim general manager of the Frankfort Plant Board will reportedly apply for the permanent position. Assistant general manager Herbie Bannister was appointed to fill the position on an interim basis with a salary of $124,000. He... Read Story.

[$] Man used stolen card to make $725 in purchases

November 5, 2009

A Lawrenceburg man has been indicted for using a woman’s credit card at a gas station and Walmart, Commonwealth’s Attorney Larry Cleveland says. Alex Jeffries, 20, stole a credit card belonging to Leah Rhodes from her purse Oct. 18 and made... Read Story.

Ohio says yes to casinos. Are we next?

November 4, 2009

Local legislators say approval of casinos in Ohio will make the issue more urgent in Kentucky during the 2010 legislative... Read Story. 32 comments

Group urges end to death penalty in Kentucky

November 4, 2009

Kentucky needs to join 15 other states that have abolished the death penalty, speakers who oppose it told an audience at Kentucky State University... Read Story. 18 comments

City won't get $12,000 refund for firefighter pay

November 4, 2009

A judge has denied the city's request for a $12,000 refund from the state fire commission over the incentive pay for three firefighters with the Frankfort Fire Department in... Read Story.

Update: Students get swine flu vaccines next week

November 4, 2009

The wait is over - local students will get their swine flu vaccines next... Read Story.

$900,000 federal grant goes to Farmdale sewer plant

November 4, 2009

The Farmdale Sanitation District, which will serve about 1,500 in southwestern Franklin County, is getting $900,000 in federal funds for design and construction of a new wastewater treatment... Read Story. 5 comments

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