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Franklin County’s girls basketball team beats Western Hills 44-43 to win 13th straight district title

Make it a baker’s dozen. Franklin County’s girls basketball team won its 13th straight 41st District tournament championship Friday, beating Western Hills 44-43 in the…

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PHOTOS: 41st District Championship boys and girls games — Feb. 27, 2026

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Great Crossing’s boys basketball team pulls away late for win over Franklin County in district final

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Franklin County students stage protest against ICE

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Senior Nutrition Program serving older adults since 1972

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Liberty Hall, KSU to host Backyard Naturalist series

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Pairings set for 11th Region basketball tournaments

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Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day to be marked at PSPL

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Sneak peek: 44K-square-foot meeting, event facility to include ballroom, kitchen

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Franklin County’s Smith places third at state wrestling tournament

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Plantin’ by the Signs…and other things: March overview

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Western Hills’ girls basketball team reaches district final with win over Great Crossing

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Acton Children’s Business Fair to take place April 18

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Understanding the link between diabetes and heart health

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Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort — March 2-6, 2026

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Former president of Ky. United Nations to speak at World Day of Prayer event

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Paul Sawyier Public Library News — March 1-7, 2026

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GoFundMe account started in support of Buddy’s Pizza after owner Mike Hedden’s passing

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Brothers share story of great-great grandfather being one of first former slaves to earn teaching certificate

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WesBanco Student of the Week:Western Hills’ Robinson accepted at University of Chicago

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Local man arrested after allegedly head-butting victim

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    Local News

    Snow accumulation predictions lowered in Franklin County

    Franklin County remains under a winter storm warning today, which will last until 7 a.m. on Monday. However, snow accumulation predictions have been lowered, according…

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    KSU’s accreditation continued by SACSCOC

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    Frankfort Independent board renews Satterly’s contract for four years

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    Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Jan. 6)

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    Beshear: ‘We have a responsibility to reignite, refuel the American Dream’

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    FPD: Driver went wrong way on connector, fled police

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    Local Sports

    Western Hills’ girls basketball team extends winning streak to four

    Western Hills’ girls basketball team ran its winning streak to four games with a 61-52 victory at home Wednesday against Mercer County. Malia Campbell had…

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    Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: TFCA’s Sims scores 38 points in Royals’ win over Robertson

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    High school coaching smartest move Will Stein made

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    Franklin County’s boys basketball team loses to Floyd Central

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    Franklin County’s girls basketball team defeats Bourbon County

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    Business

    Public Service Commission OKs KU, LGE settlement

    The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved, with several modifications, a settlement entered into by Kentucky Utilities (KU) and Louisville Gas and Electric (LGE).…

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    FRMC kicks off Healthcare Day

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    Best in class: SJ earns KPA honors for 7th straight year

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    Frankfort’s first medical cannabis dispensary opens next week

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    KCDC officially becomes Develop Frankfort

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    You Asked

    You Asked: What items can be put in mixed curbside recycling?

    With the City of Frankfort relaunching curbside recycling service this week, several readers reached out to ask what is and isn’t accepted in the blue…

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    You Asked: Where will the cannabis dispensary be located in Frankfort?

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    You Asked: What is the cost Frank Lloyd Wright house on Shelby Street?

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    You Asked: Can short-term rentals be booked by sexual offenders?

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    You Asked: How close is Swim With Purpose to its goal?

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    Editorials

    Editorial: Ten Commandments do not belong in public schools

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    Editorial: Drivers beware; trick-or-treaters to be out Friday

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    Editorial: Hate has no home in Frankfort

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    Letters

    Letter: Residents should be able to opt out of trash, recycling services

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    Letter: Law enforcement reps urge state ban on Glock switches

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    Letter: Barr launches ‘cruel, baseless attack’ on DEI

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    Columns

    Guest columnist: Affordable electricity is the ultimate platform

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    Guest columnist: 60-second cancer screening saves lives

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    Guest columnist: KU proposes to raise rates

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