radioNOVO News for Frankfort: August 25, 2026

RNN FRANKFORT 08/25/26          THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS WARNING RESIDENTS ABOUT A CASH AND BITCOIN SCAM INVOLVING PHONE IMPERSONATORS.          SHERIFF DEPP SAYS FRAUDSTERS ARE USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MIMIC OFFICIALS AND DEMAND IMMEDIATE PAYMENTS FOR ALLEGED LEGAL MATTERS, COSTING SOME VICTIMS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.          DEPUTIES STRESS THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL NEVER ASK FOR PAYMENT OVER THE PHONE OR VIA CRYPTOCURRENCY. ANYONE WHO RECEIVES A SUSPICIOUS CALL IS URGED TO HANG UP AND CALL THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DIRECTLY.          LOUISVILLE HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE LAUNCHING A MULTI-DAY MOSQUITO FOGGING CAMPAIGN AFTER WEST NILE VIRUS WAS DETECTED IN NINE ADDITIONAL NEIGHBORHOODS.          TRAPS IN AREAS INCLUDING OLD LOUISVILLE, SHIVELY, PORTLAND, AND SHAWNEE TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS. FOGGING WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGH THURSDAY DURING EARLY MORNING AND EVENING HOURS.            JEFFERSON COUNTY HAS REPORTED JUST ONE HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE SO FAR THIS YEAR, BUT HEALTH LEADERS URGE RESIDENTS TO USE INSECT REPELLENT AND CLEAR STANDING WATER AROUND THEIR HOMES.