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Franklin County - Kentucky Press Releases

78 Press Releases
  • Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

    AT&T, Human-IT Provide 50 Laptops to the Boys and Girls Club of Frankfort

    AT&T and Human-IT provided the Boys and Girls Club of Frankfort 50 refurbished laptops today to distribute to students and families who need access to connected devices, as part of a broader effort to provide 1,000 laptops ahead of the back-to-school …

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  • Published on July 30, 2026 - 21:27 GMT

    07/28/26 Report

    Road Committee Report Date: 7/28/26 Time: 10:00 AM Call to Order – 10:12 AM Approval of Minutes: Approved Committee Members’ Present Judge/Ex Michael Mueller Squire Mike Harrod Mike Dees Deputy Judge/Ex Jack Kennedy (Absent) Squire Richard Tanner Staff/ …

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  • Published on July 30, 2026 - 21:27 GMT

    08/04/26 Agenda

    Administrative Services Committee August 4, 2026 9:00 AM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes Administrative Code Update – Personnel Section – Review and Edits Other Business Adjourn Next Meeting: 9/1/2026 at 9:00 AM

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  • Published on July 30, 2026 - 21:27 GMT

    COURT HONORS FCFD RETIREES

    Last night, the Fiscal Court honored four members of the Franklin County Fire Department upon the occasion of their retirement. Captain Eric Simpson started with the department in 2005 and has served our community for the last 21 years. He was joined by …

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  • Published on July 30, 2026 - 13:56 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Alternating Lane Closures on I-64 West

    Contract crews to perform asphalt paving operations LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 30, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight alternating lane closures on Interstate 64 West beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, in Franklin County. …

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  • Published on July 28, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

    FC Extension Office – Door Replacement & Access Controls

    Project Objective Provide a turnkey solution to replace designated commercial doors and install an integrated electronic access control system that improves security, accessibility, and long-term reliability. Scope of Work The contractor shall furnish all …

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  • Published on July 25, 2026 - 01:57 GMT

    07/29/26 Agenda

    FRANKLIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT VIDEO TELECONFERENCE REGULAR MEETING JULY 29, 2026 5:00 P.M. WORK SESSION/COURT Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/fcfcky YouTube Live: www.tinyurl.com/fcfcky AGENDA Per KRS 61.826, this is a Video Teleconference (VTC) Meeting …

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

    6/10/26 Minutes

    FRANKLIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT VIDEO TELECONFERENCE JUNE 10, 2026, 5:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Franklin County Fiscal Court met on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The meeting was streamed live by Frankfort Plant Board, cable channel 10, Franklin County Fiscal Court’ …

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

    6/30/26 Minutes

    FRANKLIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT VIDEO TELECONFERENCE JUNE 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Franklin County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The meeting was streamed live by Frankfort Plant Board, cable channel 10, Franklin County Fiscal Court’s …

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

    07/23/26 Report

    PARK Committee Report July 23, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Call to Order – Meeting canceled. No Quorum. Judge/Executive Mueller and Square Kelly Dycus Out of Town Approval of Minutes: Committee Members Present Staff/Guests Present: Agenda Items for Discussion: …

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

    07/07/26 Report

    Administrative Services Committee Report July 7, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Call to Order – 9:02 AM Approval of Minutes: Approved Committee Members’ Present Judge/Executive Michael Mueller Squire Sebastian Frances Short Deputy Judge/Executive Jack Kennedy (Absent …

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

    07/27/26 Agenda

    ENERGY COMMITTEE July 27, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes Solar Proposal Discussion for 315 and 321 W. Main Street buildings Other Business Adjourn Next Meeting: 10/26/26 at 4:00 PM

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  • Published on July 24, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

    07/28/26 Agenda

    ROAD COMMITTEE July 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes Purchase of Used Equipment. New KRS, that allows purchase of used equipment without bid if under Pour Slabs for New Disc Golf Course Other Business Adjourn Next Meeting: 8 …

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  • Published on July 23, 2026 - 21:28 GMT

    TARGET OPENS IN FRANKFORT  

    On Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, the new Frankfort Target had a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the store. The retailer is the first to open in Paddocks development. It is a 150 million dollar, 95-acre, mixed use development located in the west end …

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  • Published on July 22, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

    AQUATIC & WELLNESS CENTER KICK-OFF

    Last night, a Kick-Off Event for a new Aquatic & Wellness Center was held in the River Room at the Paul Sawyier Public Library. The meeting was hosted by the project design firm, Schmidt Associates This is the first step in gathering community feedback …

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  • Published on July 21, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

    07/23/26 Agenda

    PARK COMMITTEE July 23, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes Signage at Buena Vista Park Disc Golf Benches & Trash Can estimates at Buena Vista Park Gate House Paint Color at Lakeview Park Other Business Adjourn Next Meeting: 8/ …

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  • Published on July 21, 2026 - 18:32 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Lane Closures on I-64 West

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Alternating Lane Closures on I-64 West Beginning Sunday, July 26, in Franklin County Contract crews to perform asphalt paving operations LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 21, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 01:28 GMT

    BUENA VISTA DRIVING RANGE NOW OPEN!

    Buena Vista, which means "good view" in Spanish, was the name of the summer home and estate/property of Robert S. Todd, father of Mary Todd Lincoln. It’s the newest park in the county system. We are proud to announce that the driving range at …

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  • Published on July 15, 2026 - 23:50 GMT

    LEGAL NOTICE – 2nd READING of AMEND #1 to ORD #14-2026

    Second Reading of Amendment #1 to Ordinance #14-2026 Relating to Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 will be given by Franklin County Fiscal Court on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET/ 4:00 p.m. CT in the Fiscal Court Room at 321 West Main Street, …

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  • Published on July 14, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

    FISCAL OFFICE EARLY CLOSING

    The office of the Franklin County Judge/Executive, Planning & Zoning, and Occupational Tax will be closing today, Tuesday, July, 14, 2026 at 4 PM due to staff training. We will resume our normal operating hours on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 8 AM.

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