Downtown Derby Celebration

Franklin County celebrated the Kentucky Derby this morning with festivities in downtown Frankfort. Also, Judge Wells and Mayor Wilkerson proclaimed today Dale and Wandale Robinson.

Spring 2022 Final Compost Giveaway

This morning was the final Franklin County compost giveaway for the spring season. During the last few months we have been able to give away over 200 tons of free compost to the citizens of our community. This season has served as a trial run for the giveaway program....

Teacher Appreciation Week

Yesterday, Judge Wells and Deputy Judge Harrod made a special delivery of cookies, brownies and cake to Westridge Elementary School in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Judge Wells wants to thank all Franklin County teachers for their hard work educating our...

6th Annual Harold R. Benson Agriculture Luncheon

Judge Wells, Mayor Wilkerson along with Squires Mueller and Sebastian attended the 6th Annual Harold R. Benson Agriculture Luncheon at the Kentucky State University Research farm this afternoon. KSU Interim President Clara Ross Stamps was also in attendance....

Students & Volunteers Plant Flowers in Downtown Barrels

This past weekend a group of committed citizens and young people worked hard to beautify downtown Frankfort. Ag and FFA students and teachers from FCHS and WHHS along with City of Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites staff and Squire Sebastian planted new...

Inaugural Kentucky Commonfest

Judge Wells joined Governor Andy Beshear and Mayor Layne Wilkerson in welcoming visitors to the Inaugural Kentucky Commonfest, a beer and bourbon tasting event hosted on Capitol grounds today from noon to 5 pm. Kentucky breweries and distilleries came together to...