Fred Petke, Author at Winchester Sun - Page 20 of 191

Fred Petke is a reporter for The Winchester Sun, the Jessamine Journal and the State Journal. His beats include cops, courts, fire, public records, city and county government and other news. To contact Fred, email fred.petke@bluegrassnewsmedia.com or call 859-759-0051.

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County approves first reading of 2021 budget

Clark County officials approved the first reading of the fiscal year 2021 budget Thursday night. The vote was unanimous in favor of the $16.2 million ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:54 am

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City approves cost cuts, FY21 budget

On the night the Winchester Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of the new budget, city officials affirmed a plan to make other cuts ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:49 am

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Clark added to HIDTA program

Clark County will have a better shot at combating illegal drug trafficking as part of a regional federal program. Thursday, Clark, Nelson and Simpson counties ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:36 am

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City Hall to reopen June 22

Winchester’s City Hall is back to full staff, and will reopen to the public later this month. City Hall has been operating with a maximum ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:36 am

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Winchester man named best foster parent in national contest

William “Bo” Harris loves kids. It comes with the territory when you own a child care center, coach basketball and serve as a foster parent ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:34 am

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Carmen sentenced to 20 years

The third shooter in a double homicide was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday for the deaths of two teens. Matthew Carmen, 25, pleaded ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, June 5, 2020 11:23 am

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Jail lays off 14 full-time deputies as revenue falls

One-third of the deputy jailers at the Clark County Detention Center were laid off a week ago, as the facility has lost revenue from out-of-county ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:34 am

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County approves first reading of 2021 budget

Clark County officials approved the first reading of the fiscal year 2021 budget Thursday night. The vote was unanimous in favor of the $16.2 million ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:34 pm

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Pioneer Festival canceled for first time

For the first time in 41 years, there will not be a Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival this year. The cancellation was announced Friday afternoon for ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:30 pm

COPING WITH COVID-19

Real estate feeling effects of pandemic

With a lot of the population stuck at home, whether by choice or not, homes have taken on a new importance. Home has become the ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:51 am

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