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2026 ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE FINAL RESULTS
It's official… Hearn Elementary is the winner of Franklin County's Aluminum Can Recycling Drive with a total of 7,731 cans! ALL of our community schools did an amazing job, every can we save from the landfill matters! Bridgeport Elementary came in second with a total...
ZONING REGULATIONS OPEN HOUSE
Join us at the Public Open House meeting to learn about the City and County’s Zoning Regulations Update and how it will align zoning regulations with the recently approved Distilled Together Comprehensive Plan. This open-house style meeting will provide an overview of...
2026 EASTER AT LAKEVIEW
15,000 Easter eggs will be hunted at the 7th annual Easter at Lakeview Park, planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28. The free event is sponsored by Traditional Bank in partnership with the fiscal court, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and other participants,...
WILLIAM JOSEPH CRISIS NURSERY RIBBON CUTTING
Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive, Sheriff Dwayne Depp, Squire Kelly Dycus, Richard Tanner Magistrate attended the ribbon cutting of the William Joseph Crisis Nursery this morning. Their mission is to provide a safe haven for children during times of...
RECYCLING DRIVE WEEK 3 RESULTS
Week 3 of the recycling drive is coming to a close with Western Hills now in the lead with 2,510 cans this week! Bridgeport Elementary is in second place with 339 cans this week and Capital Day in third with 500 cans! Shout out to Hearn Elementary for bringing...
PRO SHOP IMPROVMENTS BEGIN AT LAKEVIEW PARK
The pro shop at Lakeview Springs Golf course is getting an upgrade for the first time since the building was originally constructed. A complete renovation is currently underway led by Maintenance Director Greg Frye. The new space will feature a custom-built shelving,...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: US 60 (VERSAILLES ROAD)
Daily Alternating Lane Closures on U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, in Franklin CountyIn-depth inspections of I-64 bridges scheduled LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 20, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of daily alternating...
SPRING BURN SEASON BEGINS
Please contact the Franklin County Fire Department at (502) 695-1617 with questions or if you plan to do any open burning in the County. Despite one of the wettest winters on record, Kentucky’s forest fire hazard season has begun, and forestry personnel hope it will...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Lane Closures on I-64 Beginning Sunday, Feb. 22, in Franklin County
Contract crews to perform storm drain cleaning operations LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane closures on Interstate 64 beginning Sunday, Feb. 22, in Franklin County. The left lanes of I-64...
BACKYARD COMPOST CLASS
Our annual backyard compost class sign-up link is LIVE! Register here: https://forms.gle/EQA8JVCXgA9S1BRj660 slots available for residents of Frankfort/Franklin County Pre-register and attend the class on March 16th, leave with a free compost bin or tumbler! Must...