BAE expansion could bring 201 jobs to Louisville Oct 31, 2009
The defense contractor announced its potential plans at an Oct. 29 meeting of the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority in Frankfort. In its filing with the state, BAE said it might consolidate two out-of-state operations, creating a naval center of excellence at its 653,000-square-foot operation at the Airport Industrial Center in South Louisville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Stimulus Funds Creates or Preserves 2,300 Ky. Jobs Oct 31, 2009
Stimulus Funds Creates or Preserves 2,300 Ky. Stimulus Funds Creates or Preserves 2,300 Ky. (ABC News -- Wire)
Ceremonial ribbon cutting today for Ky. 80 Oct 29, 2009
However completion of the entire regional project will require western Kentucky voters and lawmakers to keep full-court pressure on Frankfort to complete the job. There would be tremendous economic impact for our community on the commercial traffic that delivers goods, as well as the shipping out of our locally-manufactured products, Henley said. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Christmas jeer: Ky. governor's 'holiday tree' angers critics Oct 29, 2009
governor's 'holiday tree' angers critics - USATODAY.com. governor's 'holiday tree' angers critics. (USA Today -- News)
Business owners face ‘permitting gambling' charge Oct 29, 2009
Nathan Jones, a staff assistant at the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in Frankfort, said the ABC received a complaint about a Texas Hold Em poker game at the restaurant Monday. He said ABC investigators came to the restaurant and charged both owners, Boone Chambers and Kaycee Cooper, with allegedly permitting gambling. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
UK basketball icon mulls run for governor in 2011 Oct 28, 2009
com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Associated Press - October 27, 2009 2:24 PM ET. (FOX19.com, OH)
Murray Main Street garners statewide recognition Oct 27, 2009
The Murray Main Street program was recently honored in Frankfort by the Kentucky Main Street Program. During a three-day best practices conference and 30th anniversary celebration, Murray Main Street's Preserve the Past. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
LG&E, KU seek to buy wind energy Oct 22, 2009
The companies said the wind power would help them meet future regulatory requirements that a portion of energy generation come from renewable resources, according to a news release issued by the Frankfort, Ky. -based PSC.. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Video: Curry Rules the Field Oct 22, 2009
Dylan Curry Highlights 1 - Rivals. Dylan Curry Highlights 1. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ky. basketball player died of cardiac arrest Oct 21, 2009
(AP) - A deputy coroner says a 15-year-old who collapsed while trying out for a high school basketball team in Frankfort died from a cardiac arrest. Franklin County Deputy Coroner Kelly T. Adams says preliminary autopsy results show Waseeq Shahid had "several abnormalities to the heart" that led to the cardiac arrest. (FOX19.com, OH)
Boy Dies During High School Basketball Tryouts Oct 21, 2009
An autopsy is being conducted Tuesday on a 15-year-old boy who died while trying out for a high school basketball team in Frankfort. Franklin County Deputy Coroner Kelly T. Adams says it's still uncertain what caused the death of freshman Waseeq Shahid. (Fox News)
Highway department preparing now for winter Oct 20, 2009
By the end of October we have to send Frankfort an email basically saying that if we were to get a snow that we are ready to go, Oliver said. We're doing all 12 counties in this part of the state this week. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Police: Illinois man shot in Wisconsin Walmart parking lot Oct 17, 2009
Kentucky police said a scuffle between two men at a Frankfort store spilled out of the restroom into the checkout area Thursday night. One man was hospitalized overnight with stab wounds in the stomach and behind the left ear. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Kentucky agencies get HUD grants Oct 16, 2009
Frankfort, Kentucky Housing Corp., $136,881. Lexington, , $40,976. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Jury: $14.7M Verdict Against AstraZeneca Oct 16, 2009
7M Verdict Against AstraZeneca - ABC News. Suicide Car Bomber Strikes Pakistani City of Peshawar. (ABC News -- Wire)
Ex-governor's son emerges as murder suspect Oct 15, 2009
Kentuckian Steve Nunn accused of killing ex-girlfriend, abusing his father. Ed Reinke / APFormer State Rep. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Transportation authority members named Oct 15, 2009
Mike Hancock, Frankfort, acting secretary, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet ... Glenn B. Mitchell, Frankfort, former commissioner of fiscal management for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and former deputy secretary for the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Son of Ky. governor emerges as slaying suspect Oct 14, 2009
Clark recalled a chance encounter between Ross and Nunn in the parking lot of a Frankfort store on Sept. 9 that left Ross shaken. "She was crying," Clark said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Crowning of first non-black Miss Hampton University divides campus Oct 14, 2009
She, too, experienced some negativity on campus and gossip online, she said in an interview with The ( Frankfort, Ky. State-Journal. (FOX61, CT)
George Clooney Honored by Kentucky Oct 7, 2009
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 6, 2009. George Clooney Honored by Kentucky. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Ky. reports 2 more swine flu deaths; total now 4 Oct 6, 2009
reports 2 more swine flu deaths; total now 4 - FOX19. com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (FOX19.com, OH)
Huge Cup implications for Keeneland weekend Oct 3, 2009
Brass Hat has been turned out on the Frankfort, Ky. farm of trainer Buff Bradley after coming out of the Sept. 7 Stars and Stripes Handicap at Arlington Park with a minor splint injury. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Economics hurting Kentucky's part of 4-laning U.S. 641 South Oct 2, 2009
Todd said any further action would be determined by the state General Assembly when they meet in Frankfort in January. They will be updating the six-year road plan so it will depend on what ends up in the plan for the out-years and on how quickly we can move ahead, he added. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Court: Airport can't be sued over Comair crash Oct 2, 2009
com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2009 12:17 PM EST Updated: Thursday, October 1, 2009 12:17 PM EST. (FOX19.com, OH)
Prescriptions for narcotics up in Ky. Oct 2, 2009
Prescriptions for narcotics up in Ky. Prescriptions for narcotics up in Ky. (MSNBC -- Health)
MSU Homecoming Queen, King court selected Sep 30, 2009
Jones, a senior accounting major from Frankfort, Ky. is the son of Bill and Donna Jones. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
More than 350 Ky. surplus vehicles being auctioned Sep 30, 2009
surplus vehicles being auctioned - FOX19. com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (FOX19.com, OH)
Without Bush, media lose interest in war caskets... Sep 30, 2009
Near Frankfort, Ky on US Highway 60 is an old farm house with a hay field in front. During the Bush years the owner kept a running total of Iraq KIA's. (The Drudge Report)
Coroner: 'Fed' written in pen on Census worker... Sep 26, 2009
Breed reported from Raleigh, N.C. Associated Press writers Roger Alford and Joe Biesk in Frankfort, Ky. Bruce Schreiner in Louisville, Ky. (The Drudge Report)
PR firm names health care director Sep 26, 2009
Peritus has offices in Lexington, Louisville and Frankfort, Ky. Indianapolis and Nashville, Tenn. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Coroner gives details in hanging Sep 26, 2009
5:01 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009. Family cemetery visit led to hanged census worker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Census worker hanged Sep 25, 2009
Barrett reported from Washington, D.C. Associated Press writers Roger Alford in Frankfort, Ky. Hope Yen in Washington and Dylan T. Lovan in Louisville contributed to this report. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
West End printer considering expansion, could add 23 jobs Sep 25, 2009
Print Fulfillment Services announced its potential project during a Sept. 24 meeting of the in Frankfort. The KEDFA board granted the company preliminary approval for $380,000 in state tax incentives for up to 10 years. (Louisville Business First, KY)
River Road hotel gets incentives Sep 25, 2009
The KEDFA board granted Water Tower Place LLC, a Barrister affiliate, approval for $469,050 in state sales tax refunds for the project during its Sept. 24 meeting in Frankfort. Developer working to adjust plans. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Telecom company could bring 150 jobs Sep 25, 2009
Neustar announced its potential project at a Sept. 24 meeting of the in Frankfort. The company received preliminary approval for $2. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Kentucky to auction fleet vehicles Sep 22, 2009
It will begin at 10 a.m. at the State Service Garage, 513 Barrett St. in Frankfort. The previous such auction was held in April 2008, when the sale of 205 vehicles brought in about $496,000. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Legislators, officials gather for Jones Hall dedication Sep 18, 2009
He also said that although Winters was from another party, you couldn't meet a nicer person and that Frankfort would be a better place if there were more like him. Dr. Steve Cobb, dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, welcomed everyone at the beginning of the dedication and said he was glad that students who had benefited from Jones scholarships could be there to meet the man who made it possible. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Police: Ky. politician said he 'wanted revenge' Sep 16, 2009
Lonnie Napier of Lancaster said Nunn bore a "magic name" in Kentucky politics, and backed it up with a reputation around Frankfort, the state capital, as a hard-working and compassionate lawmaker. Nunn spent 15 years as a state representative until losing a bid for re-election in 2006. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Former Kentucky lawmaker charged with murder Sep 15, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Proposal would bar texting while driving in Ky. Sep 14, 2009
Proposal would bar texting while driving in Ky. com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (FOX19.com, OH)
Faith briefs Sep 5, 2009
FRANKFORT, KY. --- An atheist group that won a court victory to have a reference to "Almighty God" stricken from Kentucky's homeland security law doesn't contemplate legal challenges against more than 30 other divine mentions in state documents. Edwin Kagin, the national legal director for American Atheists Inc., said the group will mount challenges only in cases it believes it can clearly win. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Winters named to biofuels task force Sep 5, 2009
The task force held its first meeting in Frankfort Wednesday to define challenges, validate production capabilities and potential biomass demand, and initiate analysis on logistics, biotechnology and economic impact. Story created Sep 04, 2009 - 10:36:31 EDT.. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
New Greenebaum chairman names local managers Sep 5, 2009
Lexington attorney David Owen will oversee the firm s Lexington and Frankfort, Ky. offices. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Tax Dispute May Spell Solo's Second Trip to U.S. Supreme Court Sep 5, 2009
The corporations' lawyer, Erica L. Horn of in Frankfort, Ky. downplayed the amount of money at stake, saying it's impossible to know what the case is worth. (Law.com)
Lexington attorney assumes top post at Greenebaum Sep 5, 2009
And a third will oversee the Lexington and Frankfort, Ky. offices. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Kentucky confirms first swine flu death Sep 4, 2009
The news on Thursday comes as health officials are gathering at the Frankfort Convention Center for a flu summit. Gov. Steve Beshear is speaking with health officials at the summit to discuss Kentucky's readiness in case the swine flu epidemic worsens. (FOX19.com, OH)
ASU appoints Interim Athletic Director Sep 4, 2009
Steward most recently served as the assistant athletic director for administration and the compliance director for Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Ky. He has been involved in athletics and education for his entire career. (WSJA.com, AL)
Ky. officials tout campus safety month Sep 2, 2009
Murray Ledger Your Home Town News Source. officials tout campus safety month. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Mellwood arts center adds third space for events Sep 1, 2009
No leases have been signed, but there has been interest from information technology companies and Creative Workplace LLC, which currently is located on Frankfort Avenue. Stephanie Ringer, co-owner and operations manager of Creative Workplace, confirmed that she has been in discussions with Mellwood officials about using 4,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet at the center. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Four stores set to open in Westport Village Aug 29, 2009
an art gallery relocating from Frankfort Avenue. The Comfy Cow, a new ice cream concept. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp Releases Earnings Aug 29, 2009
HAZARD and FRANKFORT, Ky. Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (Nasdaq: ), (the "Company") the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard and First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort, Kentucky, announced net earnings of $808,000 for the year ended June 30, 2009 or $0 ... 3 million paid to holders of stock options in conjunction with the acquisition of Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc., in 2005. (PR Newswire)
PSC says co-op improved its procedures Aug 29, 2009
A management audit conducted by the Kentucky Public Service Commission has found that Shelby Energy Cooperative has improved worker safety since four fatal accidents from 1998 to 2007, the commission said in a news release issued Friday in Frankfort. The PSC initiated the audit last year, following the settlement of charges of safety violations stemming from the most recent fatality. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Judge: Can't Legislate Dependence on God Aug 28, 2009
One required that training materials include information that the General Assembly stressed a "dependence on Almighty God as being vital to the security of the Commonwealth." The other required a plaque to be placed at the entrance to the state's Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort that said, in part, "the safety and security of the Commonwealth cannot be achieved apart from reliance upon Almighty God.". Wingate noted in the order that there are 32 references to God or Almighty God in state... (Newsmax)
EDC records being sought; DUI charge for Manning Aug 28, 2009
Malone also made written correspondence with Jack Conway's Office of the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Kentucky seeking that office's assistance in enforcing his request for information pertaining to a June 10 trip to Frankfort taken by Mark Manning, president of the MCEDC.. Malone's request for information is apparently related to a DUI charge Manning received while in Frankfort ... A copy of an attached Uniform Citation from the Frankfort Police Department noted that officers... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Former Kentucky coach Gillispie charged with DUI Aug 28, 2009
Associated Press Writers Roger Alford in Frankfort, Ky. and Will Graves in Louisville, Ky. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RecoverCare considers Louisville for headquarters Aug 28, 2009
It announced its potential relocation project during an Aug. 27 meeting of the in Frankfort. If it follows through with its plans, RecoverCare could create jobs for 90 Kentuckians within seven years, according to plans filed with the state. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Denios might relocate, add 14 jobs Aug 28, 2009
The company, a subsidiary of the German firm Denios AG, announced its potential plans to move during an Aug. 27 meeting of the in Frankfort. If Denios moves forward with its expansion, it would create 14 jobs with an annual payroll of $424,000, according to plans filed with the authority. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Ex-Kentucky coach Gillispie charged with DUI Aug 28, 2009
This booking photo released Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, by the Franklin County Regional Jail in Frankfort, Ky ... Associated Press Writers Roger Alford in Frankfort, Ky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Local health center gets federal funding Aug 25, 2009
Kentucky Primary Care Association Inc. in Frankfort, Ky. and ER & Associates in Russell Springs, Ky. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Ky. jobless rate rises to 11 percent in July Aug 21, 2009
jobless rate rises to 11 percent in July - FOX19. com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (FOX19.com, OH)
Ky. considers jail passes for nonviolent offenders Aug 18, 2009
considers jail passes for nonviolent offenders - FOX19. com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (FOX19.com, OH)
Weaver exploring options Aug 18, 2009
Since then, the 5-11, 188-pound athlete from Frankfort H.S. (Ky. has continued to hear from colleges. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Puppy training to protect 6-year-old diabetic (6) Aug 17, 2009
The Waites, including Seth s dad, J.R., gathered Rex up in Memphis in early June for the next leg of their trip to Pawsibilities Unleashed in Frankfort, Ky. There, the four would participate in nine days of hands-on scent training before returning home. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Multichannel Newswire Aug 13, 2009
Evolution Digital, following its blanket waiver from the Federal Communications Commission that allows cable operators to deploy its digital transport adapters with built-in security, has been selected to provide the a municipal cable operator in Frankfort, Ky. with DTAs. (Multichannel News)
Pitino admits to police he had consensual sex with accuser Aug 12, 2009
Pitino told Abbott he was at Porcini Restaurant, 2730 Frankfort Ave., on Aug. 1, 2003, to celebrate the hiring of former NBA star as an assistant coach, and that Tatum, the aide, attended as designated driver. The records don't indicate that Theus was there. (USA Today -- Sports)
