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Pair charged with trafficking in meth following search of local residence

The execution of a search warrant at a Birchwood Avenue residence on Monday led to the arrests of two people. When Franklin County Sheriff’s Office…

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Reception for artist Ron DeVore Sunday at First United Methodist Church

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Bourbon Tango to host open house Feb. 27

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Drama Llama Improv accepting audition videos for ‘Matilda Jr.’

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Western Hills crowns winter homecoming queen, king

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KSP seeking teens for Youth Academy Program

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Police, fire blotter (Feb. 18)

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Logan’s Law takes first step to becoming law

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Franklin County’s boys basketball team wins at Berea 78-54

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Cinderella’s Closet gearing up for another season of turning dresses into dreams

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Local leaders field questions at State of the Community Breakfast

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Franklin County honors 2016 Lady Flyer state runner-up basketball team

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FPD officer locates missing person during traffic stop

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Property transfers (October 2025)

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Property transfers (September 2025)

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Police, fire blotter (Feb. 17)

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I-64 lane closures planned overnight Sunday, Monday

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Franklin County’s boys basketball team defeats Model 77-75

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‘Return to the River:’ Firm explains riverfront plan process

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Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week: Western Hills’ Wolfe a key part of Lady Wolverine basketball team

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Local sports schedule — Feb. 18-24, 2026

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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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    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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    Candlelight Weekend to take over downtown next week

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

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    Editorial: Hate has no home in Frankfort

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    Editorial: Support local youth at Just Say Yes Showcase

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    Letters

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

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    Letter: Voter fraud is minuscule; we don’t need SAVE Act

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    Letter: We need permitting reform

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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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