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Crash shuts down section of I-64 West in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A section of I-64 West in Franklin County is closed Monday afternoon due to a crash. The crash happened around 3 p.m. near the Hanley Lane overpass, according to Ready Frankfort on social media. Drivers are asked to use Exit 58 (Versailles Road) for a...

Franklin County, KY · 22h

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Teenage girl reported missing in Frankfort

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A teenage girl has been reported missing in Frankfort and police need the public’s help finding her. The Frankfort Police Department said that 15-year-old Aunyah Z. Clifton was last seen on Sunday, Nov. 8, near her home on Quachita Trail. Clifton is 5-feet-3-inches, weighs 108...

Frankfort, KY · 23h

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Nissin to open its first Kentucky operation in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. — Nissin International Transport is investing more than $14 million in a new distribution center in Franklin County, creating 30 new jobs and marking the company’s first operation in Kentucky. Local leaders said the project reflects years of investment in Kentucky’s automotive and advanced manufacturing...

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The Under-The-Radar Kentucky Restaurant That Foodies Will Happily Travel Across The State For

There’s a restaurant in Frankfort, Kentucky that doesn’t need a flashy billboard or a celebrity endorsement to fill its seats every single night. The Stave Restaurant and Bourbon Bar is the kind of place that gets into your head, stays there, and eventually convinces you to drive however far it takes just to eat there again.

Frankfort, KY · 1d

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Franklin County employees to pay 47% more for health insurance after 6-1 vote

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Franklin County employees will pay 47% more out of pocket for health insurance after the Fiscal Court voted 6-1 to raise premiums. Depending on their plan, some employees could pay $104 to $250 more a month. The increase takes effect Jan. 1. Employees push back...

Franklin County, KY · 20h

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Movie car chase closes streets in downtown La Grange

LA GRANGE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) —A car chase brought action to the streets near downtown La Grange on Monday, but the pursuit was for the cameras. Crews filmed chase scenes for the action thriller “Oscar Shaw 2,” starring Michael Jai White and Tyrese Gibson, between First and Second Avenues and along Kentucky Street. Several roads were closed for the filming, which also took place alongside the La Grange Police Station.

La Grange, KY · 18h

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Second officer charged with theft from state Fraternal Order of Police

A second former officer of the state Fraternal Order of Police has been charged in connection with thefts from the Frankfort-based lobbying organization. Federal prosecutors charged Bryan Bogard, former treasurer of the Kentucky FOP, on Wednesday with one count of wire fraud. Prosecutors filed a plea agreement along with the document charging Bogard, an indication […]

Frankfort, KY · 9h

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Scott County's Amen House aims for 1,500 Thanksgiving bags, calls for more help

With November its busiest month, the Scott County organization is distributing Thanksgiving food allocations and asking the community to volunteer as the holidays bring added pressure for families.

Scott County, KY · 21h

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When the School Bus Doesn’t Come: Driver Shortages Disrupting Student Attendance, Learning

A shortage of school bus drivers can create more than transportation delays. For some students, it can mean missing hours of instruction, losing access to school services or staying home entirely. In extreme circumstances, the shortage can force an entire school district to cancel classes. That happened Sept. 18 in...

Trimble County, KY · 1d

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After yet another post-bye disaster, Will Stein must stop another ugly Kentucky trend

Kentucky’s ugly 34-6 loss in Knoxville proved that the post-bye week curse is still alive and well. One of the biggest criticisms of the old regime under Mark Stoops was that Kentucky, after bye weeks, often let down more than not. That continued in Knoxville with an ugly loss that could seriously hurt Kentucky’s College Football Playoff chances.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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KY: BJ's Wholesale Club to Open Second Kentucky Location, Adding Jobs in Frankfort

BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that its new Frankfort, Kentucky, location will open on November 13. “We’re excited to open the second BJ’s location in Kentucky,” said Angel Gual, Club Manager, Frankfort BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We’re bringing savings of up to 25% off grocery store prices every day to the families of Frankfort, and we’re thrilled to be part of the community.”

Frankfort, KY · 2d

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Carroll County to celebrate Courthouse Clock Tower restoration, preserving a landmark

Carroll County will celebrate the completion of the Carroll County Courthouse Clock Tower Restoration Project on Tuesday. The event will mark the completion of a stabilization and preservation effort focused on protecting one of Carrollton’s most recognizable landmarks and the historic building that continues to serve the county.

Carroll County, KY · 1d

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Grant County receives $25,000 fence donation for sheriff's impound lot

The Grant County Sheriff's Office is expected to benefit from approximately $25,000 worth of donated fencing that will be used to establish a secure impound lot. Grant County Judge/Executive Chuck Dills announced the donation from Duke Energy during the Grant County Fiscal Court's special meeting Nov. 5. Dills said the...

Grant County, KY · 2d

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Thousands of Hoosier farmers once grew tobacco. Now, they’ve nearly disappeared.

MADISON, Ind. (FREE PRESS INDIANA) — Darrell Smith, a 66-year-old tobacco farmer in Jefferson County, remembers when the opening day to bid on the local tobacco crop in late November meant a city-wide celebration in Madison. Politicians, local officials and city residents all gathered at the three large tobacco warehouses up until the late 1990s […]

Madison, IN · 1h

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Benedict secures SIAC Championship clash with Kentucky State

The Benedict Tigers punched their ticket to the SIAC championship game after securing a 45-38 win over Central State. The win marks Benedict’s sixth straight to end the regular season, entering the championship game with a 9-1 record. This will be Benedict’s fourth conference championship appearance in the past...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Georgetown police to teach public about cold cases at Thursday class

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - The Georgetown Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division will teach a class on cold cases and long-term investigations Thursday night. It is the 10th class in the department’s community education series, which started in February. The class is at 7 p.m. inside the Georgetown Police...

Georgetown, KY · 21h

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Schools Continue to See an Increase in Student Engagement Due to Phone Restriction

Five years ago, teachers struggled having students who participated in class. Instead of participating, students were focused on their phones. Even when the teacher requested that they be put away, students were more focused on how to sneak back onto their phones instead of paying attention in class. Now, since the Kentucky phone restriction law has been implemented in schools, teachers feel they have gotten their students back and have noticed a boost in participation and engagement.

Georgetown, KY · 1d

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Governor and First Lady to Join The Salvation Army for Kentucky Red Kettle & Angel Tree Kickoff

Frankfort, KY — The Salvation Army will officially launch its 2026 Christmas season across the Commonwealth with the Kentucky Red Kettle & Angel Tree Kickoff on Friday, November 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the Kentucky Capitol Education Center, 706 Capital Avenue in Frankfort. The event is free and open...

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