by staff | Jul 1, 2024 | News
This morning Tracy Hopper was sworn-in as the next Franklin County Jailer. The oath of office was administered by District Court Judge Kathy Mangeot in the historic courtroom of the Judicial Center. Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive, issued an Executive...
by staff | Jun 28, 2024 | News
The Fiscal Court recently approved a contract totaling $75,000 with Net Recovery to help treat persons dealing with opioid use disorder in our community. This will allow 15 residents to undergo treatment using the innovative NET Device. Funding for this treatment is...
by staff | Jun 27, 2024 | News
This afternoon, Kentucky State University announced that they had been awarded a 7-million-dollar federal grant from the National Science Foundation. This is the largest competitive stand-alone federal award in the institution’s history, which will impact workforce...
by staff | Jun 25, 2024 | News, Road Department
Work continued today on the new County Road Department. Construction crews have completed most of the main structural steel work. Additionally, metal siding has been placed on two exterior walls. Their main focus this morning was laying the block comprising the...
by staff | Jun 20, 2024 | News, Road Department
The County Road Department is working on re-blacktopping Lebanon Road and Lebanon Ridge road today. Motorists in this area should be prepared for closures, delays and detours. The work is expected to last through next week. However, the duration of this work may be...
by staff | Jun 18, 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.
by staff | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Judge Mueller and Mayor Layne Wilkerson issued a joint proclamation this morning. The proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Frankfort and the County of Franklin, Kentucky to honor and remember all...
by staff | Jun 4, 2024 | News
FRANKFORT, KY. – Governor Andy Beshear, County Judge Michael Mueller, developers Pat Madden of Hamburg Place, Jason Taylor and Bret Caller of Equity-Management Group, Inc. today joined Mayor Layne Wilkerson in breaking ground on the Paddocks of Frankfort, a new power...
by staff | Jun 3, 2024 | News, Road Department
The County Road Department participated in the Touch-A-Truck event today at Second Street School. Employees Cody Callis and Jason Colston showcased two of our vehicles at the event. Being a strong community partner is part of our core values!
by staff | May 30, 2024 | Solid Waste News
Our county compost giveaway is tomorrow, 5/31! We will be at Lakeview Park by the softball fields from 8-12. The road department was able to screen 4 pallets worth of bagged material, and 35-40 tons of bulk compost.Supplies may be limited: first come, first served....
