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Capital Plaza Hotel Redevelopment
This morning a press conference was held by Governor Andy Beshear at the Capital Plaza Hotel. It was announced that developers Todd Underhill, Robert Astorino, and Russ Salsman have an agreement to purchase the property. Their plans include a major interior and...
2023 International Festival
The Inaugural Franklin County International Festival at Lakeview Park was a roaring success. We thank the participants, vendors, performers and volunteers for their hard work today in making this special event happen. It was a fabulous showcase of the many cultures...
NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS WEEK 2023
October 16th through 20th is National School Bus week. Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but illegal school bus passing poses a significant...
Fall Scrap Metal Collection 2023
It is that time of the year for Franklin County Conservation District metal recycling. Funds raised go toward college scholarships for students in our community. Fall Scrap Metal CollectionLakeview ParkThursday, Friday, and SaturdayOctober 19-21, 2023
2023 COUNTY LEAF VACUUM SCHEDULE
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...
ACTIVITY CENTER HOSTS HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
The Capital City Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Greater Frankfort held a health and wellness fair for their members last Friday. Vendors included pharmacies, law firms, medical providers, and nursing homes. The event was a huge success and they are planning to host...
FCSO FISHING DERBY
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office held its annual fishing derby this morning at the Game Farm Pond. Area children were paired up with mentors, including Sheriff’s Deputies, for a time of fun and festivities. The purpose of this event was to learn more about fishing...
60×30 LEARNING COMMUNITY KICKOFF
The National Center for Families Learning, in partnership with the Fiscal Court, Thorn Hill Education Center, Franklin County Schools, and Frankfort Independent Schools, hosted their kickoff event for the new 60X30 Community Learning initiative on Friday morning,...
BURN BAN BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 29th
Judge/Executive Meuller has issued a Burn Ban on the advice of Franklin County Fire Chief Brian Brewer. This order does encompass the entire county including the incorporated area of the City of Frankfort, Kentucky. Please see the executive order below for more...
UPCOMING BICYCLE TOUR
Bicycle tour scheduled for Central KentuckyThe 6th Annual Bourbon Burn September 29 through October 1 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled bicycle ride for Central Kentucky. Over 800 cyclists...