July 4th Trash pickup

Central Kentucky Hauling will be closed Monday, July 4th so that we may celebrate at home with our families. Franklin County residential trash and recycling collections (red carts) will be pushed back one day from your normal schedule (Monday routes will be picked up...

Military & First Responder Family Appreciation Day

Make plans to attend Military and First Responder Family Appreciation Day at Lakeview Park on Saturday, July the 9th from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The event will feature fun, games, snacks, and resources for the entire...

Firework Safety Tips!

It’s firework season in Franklin County. Please take a few minutes to watch our video about firework safety. We also ask that you be COURTEOUS to your neighbors and not set off your displays late at night. Of course, the SAFEST way to enjoy fireworks this...

Comprehensive Plan Survey

We welcome you to join us in updating the FRANKFORT/FRANKLIN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. A comprehensive plan is a long-range statement of the community’s vision for the future. It identifies goals and objectives that can guide envisioned development, preservation,...

Frankfort Cooling Centers

The high temperature is forecast to reach 92 degrees this afternoon. The following sites are available to the public as cooling centers during the hottest part of the day. Simon House – 231 East Main 8 AM – 6 PMThornhill Learning Center – 700 Leslie...

COVID Utility Assistance Available

Franklin County residents, who are past due on utilities because of the COVID pandemic, can apply for utility assistance through Blue Grass Community Action Service office at (502) 695-5615.

Juneteenth Activities Held at Lakeview Park

Multiple activities were held at Lakeview Park this past weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. These events took place on June 17th and 18th included the Race for Race Relations, Family Fun Day and a Scavenger Hunt. The celebrations were sponsored by Focus On Race...

Upcoming Juneteenth Activities

The Race for Race RelationsJune 17 | 6:00pm | Lakeview Park, Frankfort Run/walk, silent auction, vendors and foodRegistration requiredFamily Fun DayJune 18 | 10:00am | Lakeview Park, FrankfortFree activities for kids of all ages, including bouncy house, trackless...

I-64 East Lane Closure Set for Thursday

Crew cleaning ditches along the rock cuts LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 15, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a lane closure scheduled for Thursday, June 16, on Interstate 64 East in Franklin County. The left lane will be closed from 6...