INDOOR AQUATIC & WELLNESS CENTER DESIGN PHASE LAUNCHED

Frankfort, KY – September 30, 2025 – A bold new chapter for health, recreation, and community life in Franklin County is currently underway. The Franklin County Fiscal Court, the City of Frankfort, and the Franklin County Board of Education have entered an historic...

BUFFALO TRACE CELEBRATES 9,000,000th BARREL

This afternoon Buffalo Trace Distillery held a ceremony celebrating their 9,000,000th barrel to come out of production. Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive, Mayor Layne Wilkerson, and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman joined Sazerac Company CEO Jake Wenz,...

FRANKLIN COUNTY 2025 LEAF COLLECTION

Franklin County Road DepartmentLeaf Vacuum Schedule The Franklin County Road Department will provide street side Leaf Collection Service.  The County will be divided in two work zones and each zone will be serviced on certain days.  This service will be on...

BURN BAN OF 9/3/25 LIFTED

Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive, following the the advice of the Franklin County Fire Chief Brian Brewer, is issuing an executive order revoking the burn ban issued on September 3rd, 2025. However, there are still concerns of potential rapid fire...

FALL ’25 HOUSEHOLD HAZERDOUS WASTE EVENT

The fall 2025 Household Hazardous Waste collection will occur on Saturday, October 25th from 8 AM to 12 PM. This event is open to Frankfort and Franklin County residents. Must be prepared to show valid identification. First 500 vehicles. Please stay inside your...

SOAR PARTICIPANTS CLEAN TRASH ALONG VERSAILLES ROAD

Today, participants in the SOAR program Franklin County Jail picked up litter on Versailles road. The SOAR program provides support to inmates who are dealing with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. The Fiscal Court is proud to support innovative programs,...