Kentucky’s county extension offices increasing climate resilience by going solar, saving taxpayers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A solar battery storage project at the Franklin County Extension Office is expected to…
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KDFWR accepting applications for youth, mobility-impaired waterfowl quota hunts through Nov. 15
Online applications are being taken through Nov. 15 for youth and mobility-impaired waterfowl quota hunts at two state-owned fish hatcheries…
Highlands again searching for football head coach as James decides to remain at Franklin County
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Two days after officially introducing Eddie James as its new football head coach, Highlands…
Fort Thomas community embraces new Highlands football head coach with impressive turnout Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Eddie James is keenly aware of the championship tradition associated with Highlands football. After…
Highlands High School hires Franklin County mentor Eddie James as next football head coach
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Eddie James, who guided Franklin County to the Class 4A state finals this season,…
Kentucky State Police charge former Graves Commonwealth’s Attorney with misuse of public funds.
In January of 2019, Kentucky State Police were asked by newly elected Graves Commonwealth’s Attorney, Richie Kemp, to investigate Mr….
Apply soon for youth-mentor and mobility impaired waterfowl quota hunts at state fish hatcheries
Online applications are being taken Nov. 1-15 for youth and mobility-impaired waterfowl quota hunts at two state-owned fish hatcheries near…
State to sell downtown Frankfort property — part of Capital Plaza development area — as surplus
The Finance and Administration Cabinet posted online a Request for Bid (RFB), for several parcels of land in downtown Frankfort…
Two Jim Beam bourbon warehouses in Woodford County catch fire, one completely destroyed
State and national news organizations are reporting a major fire at two Jim Beam bourbon barrel warehouses on McCracken Pike…
Transportation Cabinet conducts extensive testing of new driver’s license program; extension continues
The Kentucky Transportation (KYTC) is in the end stages of testing the state’s new driver’s license system to introduce new,…
Pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new driver’s licenses begins in early April in Franklin, Woodford counties
The pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new, secure driver’s licenses, spearheaded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is scheduled to begin in…
AG says deposit scam leaves victims repaying the bank; Franklin County resident lost $10,000
A new scam warning has been issued by Attorney General Andy Beshear after a mobile deposit scam left a Franklin County…
Attorney General Beshear warns Kentuckians of vacation scam for travel to Florida, Bahamas
As many Kentuckians begin to plan their summer vacation, Attorney General Andy Beshear is warning of scam calls offering deep…
Senate Democrats call for Julian Carroll to resign amid allegations he once propositioned a man for sex
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus has voted to remove Sen. Julian Carroll (D-Frankfort) from his position as minority…
Cooper High School’s Kellie Clark, Kentucky Teacher of the Year, hits the right note with students
By Brenna R. Kelly Kentucky Teacher As a performer, there’s no better feeling than getting a standing ovation – except…