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Emily Reed hasn’t been a scout for long, having joined BSA Scouts in February 2019 when the organization began admitting girls, but she’s made the most of her time with the organization.
Franklin County Schools officials are asking parents and guardians to select in-person or virtual learning for their students by the end of the week.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 1:44 p.m. on Sept. 24 to confirm a second Frankfort High School student has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Trump administration is sending COVID-19 rapid tests to historically Black colleges and universities.
The Thorn Hill Education Center will host a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday.
Last week ended with all of Franklin County’s fall sports teams competing.
The Franklin County Schools Board of Education passed a lower tax rate on real and personal property at a special meeting Thursday.
Last year, in her first year as Hearn’s library media specialist and school technology coordinator, Jordon Worley put on an event on Sept. 11 to introduce her students to first responders.
Woods & Waters Land Trust will host its annual Land Extravaganza fundraiser, highlighting the artists and landowners of lower Kentucky River watershed, online this year with a virtual two-day event.
How to reopen schools was the topic of conversation at a Franklin County Schools special board meeting Thursday.
The Frankfort Independent Schools Board of Education approved a reopening plan for in-person instruction at a special meeting Thursday.
Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Dr. Houston Barber received an "exemplary" evaluation from the FIS school board at its Monday meeting.
Nakshatra Vemula likes to write and draw, and she put those talents to good use in Meet the Helpers, the inaugural KET summer story contest that celebrates the everyday helpers and heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Frankfort Independent Schools Family Resource and Youth Services Center Advisory Council will meet from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday at Second Street School.
Ericka Conley, of Frankfort, has received a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama.
Twenty-three 2020 high school graduates from Franklin County have been named Senator Jeff Green Scholars by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
The Franklin County Health Department has received a $170,000 grant from UK’s Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC). The grant is renewable for three years (total of $510,000) and will support Just Say Yes, an initiative to stop substance use before it starts by providing he…
Everyone knows that when the coronavirus pandemic hit Kentucky in March, it wiped out traditional year-end events for 2020 high school seniors.
The Old Capitol and Kentucky Military History Museum will reopen to visitors on Tuesday.
The Frankfort Independent Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed general fund tax levy at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 28.
Jill Jacobs has excelled in academics at Western Hills and this summer, competing in Spanish at the virtual National Beta Convention, she placed 10th in the nation.
The Thorn Hill Education Center will host a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday and Sept. 26.
Two weeks into the school year with virtual learning because of the coronavirus pandemic, some families in the Franklin County Schools district don’t have internet access.
Jacob Hogan, a junior at Franklin County High School, represented the school and the state of Kentucky at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) World Leadership Congress (WLC) this summer.
Kentucky State University has seen an escalation in active COVID-19 cases.
A Frankfort educator has been appointed by the governor as a member of the Southern Regional Education Board.
Franklin County is just short of 500 cases of COVID-19.
There will be fans in the stands for Franklin County and Western Hills athletic events this fall. There just won’t be many of them.
Dr. Aaron Thompson and Dr. Houston Barber have dedicated their professional lives to education and to making sure that a quality education is available for all.
Kentucky State University has at least 20 active cases of COVID-19.
Editor's note: This story was updated Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. to reflect new COVID-19 numbers released by the state.
Just call him a cat whisperer.
Capital Day School was ready to offer in-person instruction when school began this month.
It had been just one day of 100% virtual learning, but Franklin County Schools Superintendent Mark Kopp and Frankfort Independent Superintendent Houston Barber were pleased with the results.
On Aug. 2, Franklin County junior pitcher Bennett Myers had one college offer, from Xavier, and was talking to Western Kentucky, UAB and Purdue.
The Elkhorn Elementary School Site-Based Decision Making Council has announced its 2020-21 meeting schedule.
Frankfort Independent Schools begin classes Wednesday, and on Monday night the school board heard updates about starting the year with 100% virtual instruction.
Creativity and community need merged in a recent project by Anna Quarles.
COVID-19 has forced changes for a lot of annual events.
It seems the African proverb rings true. It does take a village to raise a child, especially during a global health pandemic.
Kentucky State University unveiled a rare replica of the Quattro Cavalli statue on campus Friday.Â
A comedy show on Kentucky State University’s campus has led to some changes at the school.
Good Shepherd Principal Dr. Michele Ulrich had trouble sleeping Sunday night, thinking about school opening the next day.
Independence Bank is giving away goody bags to local teachers today and Friday at both Frankfort locations during regular business hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Isaiah Lester, of Frankfort, has been selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.
Starting Thursday, Aug. 27, Franklin County Schools will be distributing meals differently.
Ethan Smith began classes Monday at the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State.Â
The Early Learning Village Site-Based Decision Making Council has set its schedule for the 2020-21 school year.
Adam Hyatt loved God, his family and teaching.
Getting students to graduation is important to Frankfort High counselor Jessica Harley.
Three local teachers have been awarded the Extra Mile Award presented annually by the Gene and John Ed McConnell Foundation.
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