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Flood debris cleanup measure OK’d by Senate committee

Pineville, aimed at helping communities clean debris from streams and waterways following flooding has advanced following approval by the Senate State and Local Government […] ...
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Good Shepherd Catholic School announces The Great Gala 2026: A Roaring ’20s Speakeasy Experience

Good Shepherd Catholic School (GSS) will host The Great Gala 2026 — its largest fundraising event of the year — on Saturday, March 21, at the Kentucky State University Research […] ...
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Local players earn all-region honors in 11th Region basketball

Local basketball players were recently named to all-region teams for the 11th Region. For the local girls, Western Hills’ Malia Campbell was named to the first team, and Franklin County’s […] ...
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41st District girls basketball all-tournament team named

The 41st District girls basketball all-tournament team was named at the conclusion of the tournament Friday. Franklin County ...
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Scripps to purchase Lexington ABC affiliate WTVQ

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has reached an agreement to purchase WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington from Morris Network Inc. for $15.8 million. Scripps’ acquisition of […] ...
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I-64 overnight lane closures planned next week

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has planned alternating overnight lane closures on Interstate 64 East and West beginning Sunday in Franklin County. Alternating overnight lane closures are planned ...
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KSP arrest local man on child sexual abuse material charges

The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested a Frankfort man on charges related to child sexual abuse material on Tuesday evening. At approximately 5:23 p.m., 25-year-old Jordan Thomas ...
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Guest columnists: Kentuckians are working harder, but falling further behind

Right-to-Work” isn’t working in Kentucky. Kentuckians are struggling to keep up with rising costs and it’s not hard to see. Workers’ wages are not keeping up with basic needs, such […] ...
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Franklin County’s girls basketball team beats Western Hills 44-43 to win 13th straight district title

Make it a baker’s dozen. Franklin County’s girls basketball team won its 13th straight 41st District tournament championship Friday, beating Western Hills 44-43 in the title game at F.D. Wilkinson […] ...
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Guest columnist: Public puritanism, not public policy

Our great state has a proud tradition of trusting its adults. We trust you to own an AR-15. We trust you to buy a bottle of bourbon at 9 a.m. […] ...
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The city currently spends over $3.6 million annually on in-house waste management service. Would you be willing to pay between $20-$33 per month for the service?

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41st District boys basketball all-tournament team named

The 41st District boys basketball all-tournament team was named at the conclusion of the tournament Friday. Great Crossing defeated Franklin County 56-43 in the championship game, and Great Crossing’s ...