by staff | Sep 26, 2024 | News
Yesterday, following the voting session, the court recessed in able to go on their annual fall road trip. The trip included many stops around the county to inspect the conditions of our roads. Members of the court also visited the Road Department to check on the...
by staff | Sep 26, 2024 | News
We were extremely proud to recognize Sheriff Chris Quire, Deputy Ron Wyatt and Deputy Shane Terrell during yesterday’s Fiscal Court Meeting. Sheriff Chris Quire was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Kentucky Sheriff’s Association, Sheriff of the Year award....
by staff | Sep 24, 2024 | News, Road Department
Crews from Colston Paving were hard at work yesterday laying asphalt around the new garage at the road department. Progress is being made daily at the new facility. It is anticipated that construction will be completed sometime in December.
by staff | Sep 23, 2024 | News
Judge Mueller, Squires Dycus, and Harrod attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Substance Abuse Program at the Franklin County Jail Friday afternoon. The court is proud to be able to support this innovative program to help inmates who are dealing with drug...
by staff | Sep 17, 2024 | News
Judge Mueller, on the advice of Fire Chief Brian Brewer, has issued a BURN BAN for Franklin County effective immediately.
by staff | Sep 13, 2024 | News
Kentucky River, part of River View Park remain closed at bridge FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today awarded a contract to remove the closed Broadway Bridge in Frankfort to safely reopen a section of the Kentucky River and...
by staff | Sep 10, 2024 | News, Solid Waste News
Today, we hosted a tour of our animal composting facility to a group of officials from Montgomery County. It was led by Franklin County KY Solid Waste Coordinator Ally Hall and Environmental Code Enforcement Officer Will Cunningham. The tour was attended by Montgomery...
by staff | Sep 5, 2024 | News, Road Department
There was a lot of work being completed onsite at the new county road department today. Contractors were busy preparing stone base for the new parking lot. Recently, the concreate apron around the new maintenance building was poured. Additionally, the new, large...
by staff | Aug 30, 2024 | News
Routine inspection revealed structural concerns LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 30, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises the public of the immediate closure of the ‘Singing Bridge’, which carries U.S. 60X over the Kentucky River in downtown...
by staff | Aug 30, 2024 | Office Closing Announcements
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the offices of the Fiscal Court and County Clerk will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. We will resume normal hours at 8 AM on Thursday, June 20th, 2024.