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FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 1, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 12 Frankfort, which provides coverage for Shelby, Spencer, Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Woodford, and Fayette counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations in accordance with Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort…

Lawmakers share Medicaid CHILD Waiver program concerns July 30, 2025 Committee co-chair Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, shares his concerns with how the Medicaid CHILD Waiver is being applied during Wednesday’s Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Some Kentucky lawmakers say they have concerns…

Lawmakers discuss proposal on ‘backyard’ chickens July 29, 2025 Rep. Steven Doan, R-Erlanger, (right) testifies Tuesday about legislation related to keeping chickens on residential property. He is joined by a constituent, Eric Bunzow (left). A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Allowing residents to keep chickens as pets is becoming an important…

Lawmakers broach pro-growth housing policies July 29, 2025 Rep. Joshua Watkins, D-Louisville, speaks Monday during a meeting of the Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025. Lawmakers heard from business leaders and others about ways to possibly implement pro-growth housing policies. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — According to a leading statewide business…

***UPDATE*** LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 27, 2025) –Both escapees from Blackburn Correctional Complex, Michael Reynolds and Jonathon Mullins, have been apprehended without incident and lodged in the Woodford County Detention Center. The Kentucky State Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.  Original News Release below: LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 27, 2025) – Blackburn…