Frankfort News

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The redistricting fiasco in Frankfort has shown the Kentucky General Assembly at its worst.

Gov. Steve Beshear with the Japanese ambassador to the United States, Ichiro Fujisaki, in Frankfort.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. &#8212 Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed a 23-member "blue ribbon commission" to study Kentucky's tax system and propose a plan to reform it.

A Kentucky lawmaker who is expected to sponsor a constitutional amendment that would allow casinos at horse racetracks has released a list of clients he represents through his private consulting firm.

FRANKFORT, KY - Kentucky Attorney Jack Conway has announced that the Commonwealth in one of the 49 states that will participate in a national foreclosure settlement that was brokered by the Obama administration.

The newest part of the redistricting puzzle came in a ruling Tuesday from a Judge Phillip Shepherd of Franklin County, saying the new lines were unconstitutional and that's sent lawmakers and those planning to run in a frenzy.

The buildup to the Super Bowl, as well as the past week in Indy, encompassed much more than a game.

Protesters frustrated by the lack of action in Frankfort to stop mountaintop removal gathered in the state Capitol Rotunda Thursday.

Frankfort Police say a 19-year-old was under the influence of alcohol when she crashed a car in the 500 block of West Second Street just after 2:00am Wednesday.

The buildup to the Super Bowl, as well as the past week in Indy, encompassed much more than a game.

The buildup to the Super Bowl, as well as the past week in Indy, encompassed much more than a game.

Whether its your java jolt in the morning or a burger at 3am - everyone has a favorite go-to spot.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputies say they found Christopher Lucas alone outside of an overturned SUV along US-127 just outside Frankfort last Friday morning.

This map shows the current legislative districts for Boyle, Garrard, Mercer, Lincoln and Casey counties.

Kentucky shoppers have donated more than three-quarters of a million dollars in goods and cash to provide items needed by domestic violence shelters.

Do Kentuckians really want Rand Paul? Who will be the first to take it for the tea party? How about... The Courier-Journal continues to report about deaths of children from abuse and neglect - read the investigation at www.courier-journal.com/childabuse FRANKFORT, KY.

FRANKFORT, Ky. &#8212 Kentucky legislators have drafted a bipartisan resolution urging the Obama Administration to include burley tobacco in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

A woman accused in the death of her sister - who was obese and stuck to a chair - appeared in a... Mayberry is opening in its new space this Thursday, but its planned menu won't be available right off the bat.