ANNUAL SPELLAPALOOZA HELD AT THORN HILL

The 13th Annual Spellapalooza was held this evening at the Thorn Hill Education Center. The annual fundraiser helps ensure that the center’s programs that focus on family literacy and GED testing remain available to our community free of charge. The Fiscal Court team...

I-64 & US 127 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Preliminary work beginning next week LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 2, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces work will soon begin on a recently awarded contract for an Interstate 64 and U.S. 127 interchange improvement project in Franklin County....

DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The draft comp plan is now available for public review. A public hearing by the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission will take place on Thursday, August 8th @ 5:30 PM. The location will be City Hall at 315 W Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601. The draft plan is...

SOLARIZE FRANKFORT EXTENDS DEADLINE

Extension will allow more people to sign up for the discount, group-purchasing program Frankfort, KY – Solarize Frankfort has extended the program’s enrollment deadline to September 30, 2024, offering residents an additional two months to sign up for a free...

FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION DAY

A celebration of our police, fire and EMS will be held tomorrow, Saturday, July 20th from 11 AM to 5 PM by Dynamic Restoration LLC at their location on 2855 Louisville Road. The event is open to the public and will feature games, music, kids activities food and more!...

TERRELL NAMED NSA 2024 RESERVE DEPUTY OF THE YEAR

Deputy Shane Terrell was named the 2024 Reserve Deputy of the year at the National Sheriffs’ Association Conference. His achievement was recognized at this evening’s Fiscal Court meeting. Franklin County Sheriff Chris Quire attend the event in Oklahoma...

Public Invited to Provide Feedback on KY 676

Public Invited to Provide Feedback on KY 676 (East-West Connector) Bridge Replacement Project in Franklin County Online survey available now through August 7 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 8, 2024) – A project to replace the Julian M. Carroll Bridge on KY 676 (East-West...

HOPPER SWORN-IN AS JAILER

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...

FISCAL COURT APPROVES $75,000 CONTRACT TO COMBAT OPIOID EPIDEMIC

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...