Paul Sawyier Public Library will remain closed through May 3.
Castle & Key Distillery is producing and distributing free hand sanitizer to first responders, health departments, hospital systems, community centers and industry partners.
Teachers and staff from Peaks Mill Elementary School participated Friday afternoon in the Patriot Parade — honking and waving their way through students’ neighborhoods with a police escort.
The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department Thursday:
At a time when many people are feeling isolated, it may be stronger for those in jail.
The Franklin County Humane Society has implemented additional measures to help curtail the spread of COVID-19.
All reports say the weather will be beautiful this weekend, and that may have people heading out to play golf.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will be working on the Interstate 64 bridges over the Kentucky River this week.
Buffalo Trace Distillery’s parent company, Sazerac Co., has increased production of hand sanitizer at three additional locations in Kentucky and Indiana.
LEXINGTON — Kentucky added a walk-on to its roster Thursday.
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky is preparing for a surge in COVID-19 cases with a 2,000-bed field hospital in Louisville.
Josephine Sculpture Park closed to the public at dusk Thursday to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
As an essential service, the Franklin County Women and Family Shelter is still hard at work taking care of women and families in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
The death of a loved one is a time many people want a hug or to visit their friends.
The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department Wednesday:
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the lives of every Frankfort resident, and is shining a spotlight on the things we consider most important.
With social distancing now the new norm and bars and restaurants closed, one “stir-crazy” Frankfort couple found a creative way to spend time together hosting an in-home wine tasting for just the two of them.
Franklin County’s Amelia Peavler excels at French, but that’s just one of her many interests.
Franklin County was one of 48 counties that saw unemployment rates decrease in February from the month prior.
In the weeks leading up to the June 23 primary election, The State Journal will be asking a weekly question to each Frankfort city commission and mayoral candidate.
Franklin County Schools has made a few tweaks to its emergency feeding program, which will continue while students are on Spring Break next week.
LEXINGTON — Dontaie Allen’s collegiate career got off to a slow start and the reigning Kentucky Mr. Basketball spent most of his freshman campaign healing and preparing for the future.
Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday that Kentucky had 93 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths from the disease.
How is COVID-19 impacting the City of Frankfort?
There were no hugs and kisses, no big family dinner.
For many seniors in Franklin County, the Capital City Activity Center is a lifeline.
There are local businesses that have been able to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t come without struggles.
The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department Tuesday:
A State Journal reader looking to donate money where it would “do the most good” inquired about the Team Kentucky Fund, which was established and unveiled by Gov. Andy Beshear last week.
In the months leading up to the June 23 primary election, The State Journal will be asking a weekly question to each Frankfort City Commission and mayoral candidate.
Frankfort Regional Medical Center has required health care professionals and staff to wear protective masks in all patient areas.
The Franklin County Health Department received confirmation of a fifth case of COVID-19 in Frankfort on Tuesday.
Editor's note: This article was updated with more information on which lab is processing the pilot site COVID-19 tests at 5:30 p.m. on March 31. This article was updated again with more information on who will qualify for drive-through testing at 5:45 p.m. on March 31.
Running is a big part of Adrienne Willis’ life, and the coronavirus pandemic has altered her running, not stopped it.
State Journal reporters take to the streets for this weekly feature in which we ask for your opinions on a variety of topics — some weighty, some light.
It had been awhile since Second Street teachers had seen their students.
The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department Monday:
A Monday afternoon garage fire caused significant damage to a home in Franklin County but caused no injuries.
The Franklin County Humane Society is $500,000 closer to its fundraising goal for a new animal shelter.
Franklin County Schools announced Tuesday that basketball goals on playgrounds at all schools in the district have been removed.
LEXINGTON — John Calipari is used to rotating rosters. The Kentucky coach is expecting more turnover next season.
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow, Gov. Andy Beshear is restricting out-of-state travel.
As a virologist with experience in Hong Kong dealing with SARS epidemic, and now teaching virology at Kentucky State University, I would like to share a few comments regarding this COVID-19 pandemic.
Two women survived a potential drowning Saturday evening when their kayaks overturned on the river near Wilkinson Boulevard.
To enforce social distancing, the Franklin County Health Department has asked all restaurants to not allow customers to enter restaurants at all, even to place or pick up a to-go order.
The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department Friday through Sunday:
State Journal reporters take to the streets for this weekly feature in which we ask for your opinions on a variety of topics — some weighty, some light.
Like many distilleries across the country, Sazerac Co. — the largest producer of distilled spirits in the U.S. and the parent company of Buffalo Trace — has started production of hand sanitizer to fill a need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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