Good morning, Frankfort.

Frankfort's Kentucky History Center welcomes volunteers to help manage its expanding collection and visitor services.

Interested locals ages 13 and up may apply online or call Kristen Wheatley for an interview (background checks required), with roles ranging from event support to behind-the-scenes assistance.

Western Hills junior Dorian Assibey-Mensah was named WesBanco Student of the Week after being selected as Franklin County Schools Student Champion of the Month for September — FCS Superintendent Mark Kopp read his nomination on Sept.

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Franklin County Schools Board passed a fiscal year 2027 budget of $104,293,542.77 with a $7,174,380 contingency fund at a special meeting Monday at Bondurant Middle School, and set a tax rate of 72.1 cents per $100 while keeping the motor vehicle rate at 51.0.

Franklin County Regional Jail is celebrating nearly 400 women who have completed substance abuse and recovery programs and led the state in GED graduations since 2024 — Jailer Tracy Hopper said enrollment has grown sharply with a waiting list of applicants.

Former Kentucky standout John Pelphrey returned to his alma mater as the men's basketball team’s director of player development, officially beginning his support role Friday—when the team opened its Big Blue Madness event at Rupp Arena.