When the 39-year-old began the program, he suddenly found himself responsible for going to inpatient treatment several times ...

The Franklin County Sheriff has expressed strong opposition to the state's plan to use land near Charleston for a 3,000-bed ...

Franklin County has a new, modern jail that is 'night and day' better. Building it out so another older jail can be shuttered ...

Another downtown building could come down to prep for an upgrade to the municipal complex on South High Street.

The sheriffs say overcrowding and rising costs have them searching for ways to save money and improve programs.

Sheriffs Eric Samson, Scott Nichols and Christopher Wainright are urging county leaders to build a regional jail for ...

In other news, a Washington County program focused on helping those in jail is asking the county for more funding.

The owner of a Franklin County daycare, where a 4-month-old died in 2022, is now facing over two dozen criminal charges.

Franklin County’s CATCH Court helps women recover from addiction and trafficking, marking success with just a 26% recidivism rate—well below average.

FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) -In the historic district of Franklin stands the eerie Old Stone Jail, long rumored to have paranormal ...

Lancaster, PA — A former Franklin & Marshall College student who secretly recorded female students in a dormitory bathroom ...

While Sheriff Johnny Crocker voiced his opposition to Gov. Sander's prison plan in his county, he would help "solve this problem." ...