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• Police, fire blotter (Oct. 13)

  14-10-2026 21:09 via State-Journal
  
  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 Tuesday:
  • At 12:31 a.m., city firefighters conducted a fire investigation on West Clinton Street.
  • At 12:48 a.m., officers were notified of a stolen vehicle on Hoge Avenue.
  • At 7:04 a.m., officers, deputies, city fire, and EMS responded to an injury motor vehicle accident near White Castle on Versailles Road
  
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• Nighttime lane and ramp closures planned on I-64 East

  14-10-2026 21:09 via State-Journal
  
  Nighttime lane and ramp closures on Interstate 64 East are planned to begin Monday in Franklin County.The ramp to exit 53A (U.S. 127 – Lawrenceburg Road) will be closed from 6 p.m. to midnight on Monday. Additionally, the right lane of I-64 East at milepost 55.8 (near KY 1659) will be closed from 6 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday.
  The lane and ramp closures are necessary for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews to perform routine roadside maintenance of the interstate. Motorists should heed s
  
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• Franklin Circuit Court indictments (Oct. 13)

  14-10-2026 21:09 via State-Journal
  
  The following people were indicted by a Franklin Circuit Court grand jury on Tuesday:
  • Judson Weaver, 58, of London, Kentucky, six counts of willfully filing or making false tax returns or failure to pay tax, a Class D felony.
  • Kimberly Weaver, 52, of London, Kentucky, six counts of willfully filing or making false tax returns or failure to pay tax, a Class D felony.
  • Kenya Collins, 26, of Frankfort, three counts of third-degree assault (healthcare provider) and third-degree as
  
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• Kentucky State football celebrating Frankfort Day Saturday with free admission

  14-10-2026 20:51 via State-Journal
  
  Kentucky State University football will welcome fans, military service members, veterans and members of the Frankfort community to Alumni Stadium on Saturday as the Thorobreds host Lane College for Military Appreciation and Frankfort Day.
  The special game day celebration will recognize the dedication and sacrifice of military personnel and veterans while highlighting the university’s connection to the Frankfort community.
  In addition to honoring military personnel, Frankfort Day will celeb
  
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• CARTOON: The jump at the pump

  14-10-2026 18:10 via State-Journal
  
  CARTOON: The jump at the pump
  
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• Barry Terrell

  14-10-2026 17:02 via State-Journal
  
  He was a deeply loving and devoted husband who cherished his wife, Kerry he treasured every moment they shared, their life was filled with love and laughter. Along with her, he adored his precious puppies, Bella and Cooper, which he loved to spoil and they brought him so much joy.
  Barry Scott Terrell, 56, husband of Kerry Grace Decker Terrell, passed away October 12, 2026 in Lexington. Born in Frankfort on February 25, 1970, Barry was the son of Barbara Ann Goodrich Terrell of Frankfort and the
  
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