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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.

double homicide

Ellis pleads guilty to role in teens’ deaths

The second of four alleged shooters in a double homicide pleaded guilty Thursday, after being found competent to stand trial. Ronnie Ellis, 20, was facing ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, November 22, 2019 10:03 am

Christmas

Firefighters seeking donations for toy drive

For the third year, local firefighters are collecting toys and donations to share with local families at Christmas. The Clark County Firefighters Association started the ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, November 22, 2019 10:01 am

Michelle Hunter

Stabbing case sent to grand jury

A woman accused of stabbing a fellow resident at a homeless shelter saw her bond lowered after sending her case to the grand jury Wednesday. ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, November 21, 2019 2:12 pm

News

City considers new education incentive plan for employees

City officials are considering a new educational incentive plan for employees who pursue additional education or certification related to their work. Winchester City Manager Matt ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, November 21, 2019 2:08 pm

artist

Meet Your Neighbor: Claudia McDowell

Local artist Claudia McDowell was sorting through her inventory one recent morning at the Winchester Art Guild’s shop on North Main Street. McDowell is a ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, November 21, 2019 1:55 pm

Clark County Detention Center

Corrections work inspires new career path

Jennifer Watts hadn’t planned on working in corrections. Nearly two years later, the Clark County native is still working at the Clark County Detention Center ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 10:01 am

competent

Suspect in double homicide competent for trial

A judge ruled recently murder suspect Ronnie Ellis will be able to stand trial for a 2017 shooting that killed two teenage girls. Ellis, 20, ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 4:06 pm

bids

City to bid Sphar building demolition

City officials hope to have bids in hand within the next month to tear down the Sphar building. The City of Winchester has been working ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Monday, November 18, 2019 11:18 am

Operation Happiness

Registration ends Friday for Operation Happiness

People have one more week to register for Operation Happiness. For decades, the annual event provides thousands of Clark County residents with a holiday meal ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Monday, November 18, 2019 11:16 am

governor's race

Election results remain the same in Clark

County officials knew quickly Thursday morning there were no errors in Clark County’s results in the gubernatorial election. As the state-wide recanvass of the Nov. ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, November 15, 2019 9:47 am

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