Frankfort News

Juniors score above average on ACT

State Journal - Sat Sep 06

Juniors from both local districts scored above the state average in the first year they were required to take the ACT, according to data released by the Kentucky Department of Education.

Candidates tackle green issues at festival forum

State Journal - Sat Sep 06

Stuart Harrod, 44 of Frankfort, sits on his cargo bike during the second annual Going Green: Frankfort Climate Action Festival on the Old Capitol lawn Saturday.

Group plans to get Capitol Fountain running again

WFIE-TV Evansville - Sat Sep 06

A Frankfort woman who says Kentucky history is in her blood has plans to restore the Old Capitol Fountain.

Suicide prevention campaign kicks off in Frankfort

WAVE-TV Louisville - Thu Sep 04

The "Let's Talk: Kentuckians Affected by Suicide End the Silence," is a campaign to stir conversation and save lives.

Neighbors complain about man's sex acts in yard

State Journal - Thu Sep 04

Note: Some readers may find portions of this article offensive. A Frankfort man has been indicted after allegedly masturbating numerous times while naked in his yard and in front of open windows at his East ...

"Dropout Factory" improves

State Journal - Wed Sep 03

Graduation rates are improving at Franklin County High School " deemed a "dropout factory" in 2007 " according to administrators at Tuesday's board of education meeting.

Kenton Co. Holds Special PVA Exam

Cincypost.Com - Wed Sep 03

FRANKFORT, Ky. A The Kentucky Department of Revenue will hold a special examination Friday, Oct.

Officials silent on jail death

Lexington Herald-Leader - Wed Sep 03

Officials won't say what happened at the Franklin County jail last month to cause the death of Ana Romero, a Salvadoran immigrant awaiting deportation.

Lawyer, family of dead immigrant want answers

Kentucky.com - Tue Sep 02

Officials won't say how Ana Romero, an El Salvadoran immigrant awaiting deportation, died last month in the Franklin County jail.

Fountain may flow again

State Journal - Tue Sep 02

Martha Moore stands in the Old Capitol Fountain. Moore is working to get the fountain restored.

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