Frankfort Independent Schools will open Monday with in-person instruction, but there will be a stipulation.

When Patrick Rupinen was looking for an Eagle Scout project, he ended up at a familiar place.

Editor's Note: This article was updated at 7:10 p.m. to include KSU Acting President Clara Stamps' confirmation of Graham's termination, as well as Stamps' statement indicating that she did not tell Graham that his termination resulted from CPE's review of the university.

Former Kentucky State President M. Christopher Brown did not speak on Tuesday at his final board of regents meeting. He resigned from the university’s top post in a letter dated July 15 and quickly left.

Four students from Frankfort were named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List at Berea College.

M. Christopher Brown II’s resignation as president of Kentucky State University has drawn headlines throughout the state and country.

Shortly after news broke of Kentucky State University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II’s resignation amid questions about the school’s finances and several lawsuits against the university, people involved with the university began talking.

Jennifer Zingg, of Frankfort, was named to the Dean’s List at Kentucky Wesleyan College for the 2021 spring semester.

Dr. M. Christopher Brown II resigned as president of Kentucky State University amid financial concerns during a special called meeting Tuesday of the KSU Board of Regents.

Gov. Andy Beshear called for a “full, independent and transparent” review into Kentucky State University’s finances on Tuesday.

Kentucky State University’s Board of Regents wasted no time naming an acting president Tuesday.

Between regent complaints to the governor, a likely audit of college finances and a closed session discussion of personnel action, the stage has been set for one of the most noteworthy meetings of Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II’s tenure.

Every week Maximus Breidert and Carter Rollins mow Raymonde Jacques’ yard.

“Several regents” on the board of Kentucky State University have raised concerns about the state of the school to the governor’s office.

Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd held strong on the merits of considering a case against Kentucky State University for firing a whistleblower who complained of alleged sexual harassment of students by former university officials. 

Elkhorn Middle School has scheduled back-to-school nights for all three grades.

There have been twists and turns for the Thorn Hill Education Center in the past year, with COVID-19, fewer students and a change in leadership.

Franklin County High School will have Chromebook and schedule pick-up on Aug. 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

When Brett Sylve had his choice of where to volunteer for a week this summer, it wasn’t a hard choice.

Frankfort Independent Schools recently announced the names of the 2020 and 2021 Hall of Fame inductees.

The Franklin County Schools board has come up with another way to save FCS families some money.

Tricycles can be more than a form of entertainment. For some children, they’re a means of socialization and exercise.

Gov. Andy Beshear recently appointed two new members to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.

Greg Roush, recently retired Western Hills High School principal, has been tapped by Gov. Andy Beshear to serve on the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Board of Directors and the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corp. Board of Directors starting July 16.

A Western Hills student recently participated in Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) Program at The University of Kentucky.

Normally at this time of year, Mandy Heacock finds herself with plenty of shoes.

Second Street School STEM teacher Katie Murphy was all smiles Saturday morning as she prepared for a flight on a Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Gippsland GA8 at the Capital City Airport. 

Frankfort Independent Schools has announced the hiring of Paul Thompson as its district athletic and activities director.

LEXINGTON — The date for the 40th Annual Kentucky Book Festival (KBF) at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington Green is set.

The Lilian Lindsey Bookstore, located in the Paul Sawyier Public Library, has reopened.

In her 20th year in education, Kelly Rowe will be a head principal for the first time.

Larissa Tillman didn’t graduate from high school with her class.

The Kentucky State football team will take on rival Central State in the inaugural Classic for Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio. 

Since March 2020, Kentucky State University has had a limited number of faculty and staff on campus because of COVID.

ATLANTA — A Frankfort resident earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for the spring semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

DANVILLE — A local student has graduated magna cum laude from Centre College with a bachelor of arts degree in classical studies and creative writing during the commencement ceremony last month.

The renovation of Second Street School’s playgrounds moved a step closer to reality at the Frankfort Independent Schools board meeting Monday.

Three students from Frankfort who are attending the Gatton Academy of Mathmetics and Science at Western Kentucky University are continuing summer learning in modified internships and programs.

BOSTON — Frankfort resident Julia Martinez was recognized for achieving Dean's List honors at Northeastern University for the spring semester.

DANVILLE — Two Frankfort students graduated from Centre College last month.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A Frankfort student was named to the University of Alabama President's List during the spring term.

A former Kentucky State University vice president of development, alumni relations and athletics has been named associate vice president for workforce and economic development for the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).

Kentucky State University is facing several lawsuits that allege misconduct by administrators, including President M. Christopher Brown II, per a report by the Herald-Leader published on Friday.

For families with school-age children, buying school supplies is an annual event and an added expense.

The University of Kentucky held its 154th May commencement at Rupp Arena during the weekend of May 14th. Among the graduates honored was Tyler Gayheart, who received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the College of Communication and Information.