The Frankfort State Journal

12/20/2024

Western Hills’ girls basketball team improved to 4-2 with a 69-43 win over Oldham County Tuesday at WHHS.

Western Hills’ girls basketball team improved to 4-2 with a 69-43 win over Oldham County Tuesday at WHHS.

12/20/2024

At 2:32 a.m. Wednesday, officers, city fire and EMS were called to structure fire on Tierra Linda Drive. A caller reported heavy smoke was coming from an apartment building, but there were no flames. Two people were checked out by EMS and one was transported to Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Wednesday:

12/20/2024

A tight game in the first half turned into a blowout in the second Thursday at F.D. Wilkinson Gymnasium. Frankfort’s boys basketball team defeated Bluegrass United 68-52 to improve to 7-1, giving the Panthers one more win than they had all last season when they finished 6-21.

A tight game in the first half turned into a blowout in the second Thursday at F.D. Wilkinson Gymnasium.

12/20/2024

Generosity was fully displayed in Franklin County during this year’s “Cram the Cruiser” food drive, organized by Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12. Six schools in the Frankfort area joined the challenge to collect food for local families in need, ultimately gathering 6,550 pounds of food donations.

Generosity was fully displayed in Franklin County during this year’s “Cram the Cruiser” food drive, organized by Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12. Six schools in the Frankfort area joined

12/20/2024

Frankfort Plant Board has announced that it will not renew its agreement with FanDuel Sports Ohio (formerly Bally Sports Ohio) when the current contract expires on Dec. 31. The decision was made after Diamond Sports Group, the owner of FanDuel Sports Ohio, failed to secure broadcasting rights for 2025 Season Cincinnati Reds games.

Frankfort Plant Board has announced that it will not renew its agreement with FanDuel Sports Ohio (formerly Bally Sports Ohio) when the current contract expires on Dec. 31. The decision

12/19/2024

"A parent faced with the abusive conduct of a partner, family member, or friend must confront the unthinkable — harm to their child and the worst possible betrayal committed by someone they perhaps considered to be their life partner, better half, or best friend. Parents should know that initial feelings of confusion, or even shocked disbelief, are not unusual."

The recently released Netflix series on the Menendez brothers reignited debate over whether a parent would overlook their child's abuse at the hands of their spouse.

12/19/2024

Keon Henderson led Kentucky State’s men’s basketball team with 17 points in the Thorobreds' 81-69 loss to Clark Atlanta Monday.

Keon Henderson led Kentucky State’s men’s basketball team with 17 points in the Thorobreds' 81-69 loss to Clark Atlanta Monday.

12/19/2024

Kentucky State’s Jeana Weatherspoon notched a double-double in the women’s basketball team’s 62-52 loss to Clark Atlanta on Monday evening.

Kentucky State’s Jeana Weatherspoon notched a double-double in the women’s basketball team’s 62-52 loss to Clark Atlanta on Monday evening.

12/19/2024

At 4:41 a.m. Tuesday, deputies, city and county fire and EMS responded to an injury motor vehicle accident on Old Lawrenceburg Road. A caller reported a single-vehicle accident and advised the vehicle was flipped.

The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Tuesday:

12/19/2024

A leading nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving vital natural landscapes, Woods and Waters Land Trust recently announced its acquisition of The Boathouse at River Row, located in the heart of South Frankfort along the Kentucky River.

A leading nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving vital natural landscapes, Woods and Waters Land Trust recently announced its acquisition of The Boathouse at River Row, located in the heart of

12/19/2024

$80,000 will be given to local nonprofit organizations thanks to Bourbon on the Banks Festival Inc., presented by Limestone Heritage Distilling Co.

$80,000 will be given to local nonprofit organizations thanks to Bourbon on the Banks Festival Inc., presented by Limestone Heritage Distilling Co.

12/19/2024

"Robert Gable, who died at 90 on Nov. 29, will be remembered by the Kentucky political world as the man who kept the state Republican Party in business from 1986 to 1993, while Sen. Mitch McConnell was on his way up and planning a mostly friendly takeover of the state GOP. Before that, Gable was state parks commissioner, a primary candidate for the Senate against former Gov. Louie Nunn, and his party’s nominee for governor."

Robert Gable, who died at 90 on Nov. 29, will be remembered by the Kentucky political world as the man who kept the state Republican Party in business from 1986

12/18/2024

"$12 billion. That is the amount of merchandise that package thieves — known colloquially as “porch pirates” — have filched in the past year, according to a study by security.org. In fact, as many as one in four Americans have been victimized by package thieves and Kentucky has the highest rate of stolen packages in the nation with 12% of residents reporting a theft in the past three months." https://www.state-journal.com/opinion/editorial-kentucky-has-highest-rate-of-package-thieves-in-the-nation/article_bc8fbdb2-b8a3-11ef-aab0-cff7f92fc8ad.html

$12 billion. That is the amount of merchandise that package thieves — known colloquially as “porch pirates” — have filched in the past year, according to a study by security.org.

12/18/2024

Franklin County senior Madison Jackson came up big for the Lady Flyer basketball team last week. Jackson was among the team’s leading scorers as it went 2-1 last week, and she’s been named the Traditional Bank Athlete of the Week.

Franklin County senior Madison Jackson came up big for the Lady Flyer basketball team last week.

12/18/2024

Franklin County senior Sophie Dufour was named third team All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

Franklin County senior Sophie Dufour was named third team All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

12/18/2024

At 6:18 a.m. Monday, deputies, city and county fire and EMS responded to an injury motor vehicle accident on Interstate 64. A caller reported an SUV flipped onto its side.

The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Monday:

12/18/2024

The city commission unanimously passed a resolution last week seeking requests for proposals (RFP) for the Frankfort meeting and event center. Assistant City Manager Andrew Hartley explained that the resolution adopts required preliminary written findings regarding public-private partnerships (P3) projects. Though, he added, additional findings will need to be adopted after the bid.

The city commission unanimously passed a resolution last week seeking requests for proposals (RFP) for the Frankfort meeting and event center.

12/18/2024

We want to see your Christmas lights! Post a photo of your lights below or email them to [email protected].

Pictured below are Tillie Welker's lights. She used more than 18,000 blue and white lights on her home yo express her love for the UK Wildcats. Her home is located at 1513 Highlands Drive.