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[$] 'Workaholic' already has 120-day plan

about 14 hours ago

If chosen as Franklin County Public Schools' next top leader, Assistant Superintendent Chrissy Jones says she has a 120-day plan to get... Read Story.

Local developer charged with DUI

about 8 hours ago

A division director with the Finance and Administration Cabinet and former local developer has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of... Read Story.

[$] Woman says she vaccinated pit bulls, has until June to prove it

about 14 hours ago

A Frankfort woman has pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of failure to vaccinate her dogs against rabies, and during a Tuesday morning court appearance told the judge that the dogs are current on their... Read Story.

Widow suing heater maker for husband's death

about 14 hours ago

The widow of a highly-regarded advocate for state employees has sued the maker of a space heater officials say started the fire that killed her... Read Story. 6 comments

Around Frankfort

about 14 hours ago

The Lt. Presley O'Bannon detachment 1342 invites all Marines (retired, active, former) and Navy FMF Corpsmen to attend the Marine Corps League meeting today at The Office Pub and Deli, 614 Comanche... Read Story.

[$] Prep for the pool

about 14 hours ago

Juniper Hill Pool opens May... Read Story.

Grandfather, shop owner dies in motorcycle wreck

May 15, 2012

The owner of C & J Auto Recyclers died Monday afternoon when he was thrown from his motorcycle after it hit a guardrail on Old Lawrenceburg... Read Story. 37 comments

3 finalists for county superintendent start tours today

May 15, 2012

The Franklin County Board of Education has announced three finalists for the soon-to-be vacant superintendent... Read Story. 3 comments

City tackles street safety

May 15, 2012

The police chief says lowering speed limits in residential areas, letting residents request warning signs and conducting a traffic survey in Indian Hills might ease concerns over... Read Story. 4 comments

Wilkinson Street School gets name change

May 15, 2012

Superintendent Rich Crowe told school board members Monday that students and staff at the school held a meeting to choose the... Read Story.

Wellness activities may earn county workers time off

May 15, 2012

In an attempt to lower health insurance costs and build a healthier workforce, the Franklin County Wellness Committee may implement a voluntary wellness program July 1 where employees can earn up to 40 hours of paid time off for participating in wellness... Read Story.

News of record: Frankfort Police

May 15, 2012

A theft was reported on Ridgeview Drive around 2 a.m. Friday. A vehicle was reported stolen on McKenzie Avenue around 10:50 a.m. Friday. A shoplifter was arrested at JCPenney on Lawrenceburg Road around 12:20 p.m.... Read Story.

Around Frankfort: Global Village Day

May 15, 2012

Also: Panel accuses ex-tourism chief of misusing funds, No raises for FIS staff next... Read Story.

Former Kentucky player charged with sex abuse

May 15, 2012

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A former Kentucky player has been arrested in Lexington and charged with sex abuse and... Read Story. 2 comments

Miss Black Kentucky empowered to talk about own adoption

May 14, 2012

For Shelby Jenkins, winning the title of Miss Black Kentucky 2012 gives her a chance to share one of the most personal details about herself, something she often hid from her childhood... Read Story.

Storage auction gamble turns into big profits for local businessman

May 14, 2012

Mark Alexander became addicted to storage auctions long before A&E's hit show "Storage Wars" made them... Read Story. 3 comments

Man airlifted Saturday improving

May 14, 2012

A man's condition improved from serious to stable this weekend after his vehicle hit a tree head-on... Read Story.

Toyota expansion complete

May 14, 2012

If there are any doubts that the automobile industry is on the road to recovery, just look at Glenn Toyota... Read Story. 2 comments

Business Briefs

May 14, 2012

Farmers Capital Bank Corp. announced that its Board of Directors elected R. Terry Bennett as its chairman after its annual meeting of shareholders... Read Story.

Students ax stump sculptures; artist 'appalled'

May 13, 2012

Superintendent OK'd removal as part of a senior... Read Story. 19 comments

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