Fred Petke, Author at Jessamine Journal - Page 10 of 14

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.

Jessamine County

Two charged with trafficking drugs

Officers seized heroin, other drugs and more than $12,000 in cash after arresting two men Friday for allegedly selling illegal drugs. According to Nicholasville Police, ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, June 4, 2020 1:09 pm

Jessamine County

COVID-19 cases up to 65

Another 11 new cases of coronavirus were reported during the last week in Jessamine County, bringing the total to 65 since March. The Jessamine County ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, June 4, 2020 1:08 pm

News

Mother sues Nicholasville police officer for son’s death

The mother of James Crowe, who was killed by a Nicholasville Police officer in 2019, is suing the officer claiming his actions were not justified. ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, June 4, 2020 1:08 pm

News

Wilmore approves FY21 budget amid COVID impact concerns

The Wilmore City Council unanimously approved a $6.2 million budget for the new fiscal year, which is very similar to the existing one. Mayor Harold ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:44 pm

Jessamine County

Local COVID-19 cases up to 56

Jessamine County’s number of coronavirus cases continues to climb, with two new cases added in the last two days. The Jessamine County Health Department announced ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, May 29, 2020 12:43 pm

Jessamine County

Man charged with murder after fight turns fatal

Police have charged a Nicholasville man with murder after a fight resulted in a death Friday night. Quentin Overstreet, 32, was lodged in the Jessamine ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, May 29, 2020 12:43 pm

Jessamine County

Suspect arrested in online threat against police

After three months, authorities arrested a Nicholasville man for posting a threat against police online. Kristopher Cole, 19, of 710 E. Chesnut Drive, was arrested ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, May 15, 2020 10:42 am

Jessamine County

Court overturns ban on in-person religious services

Nicholasville church sued for First Amendment violations Attorneys for a Nicholasville church have until Friday to show why its lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear should ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, May 15, 2020 10:42 am

Jessamine County

7 new COVID cases added in Jessamine

Jessamine County added seven new cases of the coronavirus in the past week, according to information from the Health Department. The new cases bring Jessamine ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, May 15, 2020 10:36 am

Jessamine County

Wilmore Farmers’ Market returns for another season

Saturday was a perfect day to open the Wilmore Farmers’ Market. It just wasn’t the “normal” opening day. Market Vice President Mark Reinhardt said they ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, May 7, 2020 2:07 pm

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