10+ hour, 13+ min ago  (548+ words) Published 1: 00 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 Innovation and entrepreneurship are essential to Kentucky's economy. And thanks to the launch of innovation hubs across the state, university research and businesses are soaring. But a proposal from Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick threatens to…...

2+ day, 53+ min ago  (420+ words) Published 10: 20 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS and Franklin County Fire Department on Monday: " At 12: 30 a. m. , officers took a burglary report on Rolling Acres Drive. " At…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (248+ words) Published 11: 29 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 By Special to The State Journal A life marked by service, stewardship, and impact will take center stage at Kentucky State University's May 9 commencement convocation, as alumnus Frank Taylor returns to address the Class of 2026. Kentucky…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (461+ words) Published 10: 22 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 By Linda Younkin/State Journal Max Gleason didn't grow up playing volleyball, but he's taken to the sport during his time at Western Hills. Gleason, a senior at WHHS, was named second team all-state last year....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (304+ words) Virginia "Ginny" Holt'state-journal. com Published 8: 01 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Virginia "Ginny" L. Holt, 69, of Evansville passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by those she loved. She was under the tender care of Heart-to-Heart Hospice. The Covington native was born…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (278+ words) Published 12: 41 pm Monday, April 6, 2026 By Chanda Veno/The State Journal A local man is facing three felony charges after allegedly forcing his way into his ex-girlfriend's residence and assaulting her Sunday evening. Officers noted that the female victim had a…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1020+ words) Published 1: 01 pm Monday, April 6, 2026 The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS and Franklin County Fire Department over the weekend: " At 3: 35 a. m. , officers were called to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (280+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Sunday, April 5, 2026 Friday, April 3, marked the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 super tornado outbreak that killed 315 and injured over 5, 800 more in the eastern United States, including 77 deaths in Kentucky. While there were fatalities in 13 Kentucky counties, the hardest hit area…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (10+ words) Frankfort native returns to Kentucky for Lexington Navy Week'State-Journal...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (307+ words) Published 1: 00 am Monday, April 6, 2026 For generations, community banks have been the financial backbone of Kentucky. They take in local deposits and turn them into mortgages, farm loans, and small business financing that keep our communities growing. This model " simple, proven…...