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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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Man charged with choking, hitting wife in truck

Police arrested a Mount Sterling man after a woman passed a note to a store employee saying she was afraid for her life. Gary Wayne ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, March 13, 2020 10:35 am

Clark County Fiscal Court

Fiscal court votes to fire county treasurer

A week after questioning the county treasurer’s actions, the Clark County Fiscal Court voted Wednesday to terminate his employment immediately concerning a disputed transfer, which ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, March 12, 2020 10:02 am

Clark County Sheriff's Office

Morehead man jailed after pursuit

A Morehead man was jailed after crashing through four yards on Jameson Way in a pursuit with sheriff’s deputies. Dana L. Fultz, 40, was arrested ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 1:22 pm

Airbnb workshop

Tourism to host Airbnb workshops

One of the biggest trends in travel in recent years is renting rooms or homes from private owners to travelers. With a few Airbnb locations ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 1:18 pm

News

City gets EMS group update

City and county officials are exploring whether a contracted ambulance service for non-emergency transfers would work in Clark County. Winchester Mayor Ed Burtner, who serves ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, March 5, 2020 3:26 pm

Clark County Fiscal Court

County attorney recommends exam of treasurer, finance officer’s computers

Questions over a transfer within a jail account led the county attorney to recommend seizing and examining the computers of the county treasurer and finance ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:52 am

Board of Adjustments

BOA to discuss screen at Stuff Recycling site

Stuff Recycling is asking for a variance to allow it to build fences or screens up to 30 feet tall around its property. Winchester Planning ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:48 am

Easy to Vote

Our View: Bill would remove some barriers to voting in Ky.

Another election reform law has been proposed in Kentucky, this time aiming to make it easier for residents to cast their ballot. On Monday, Rep. ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:41 am

Clark County Public Library

Seed library opening for spring March 1

For the fifth year, the Clark County Public Library will be handing out dozens of varieties of seeds to anyone who wants them. The spring ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:04 am

News

City may increase insurance tax rate

Winchester taxpayers may see an increase on their insurance premiums later this year. Tuesday evening, the Winchester Board of Commissioners discussed a proposal to increase ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, February 21, 2020 10:32 am

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