Franklin County Fiscal Court

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth from the Franklin County Fiscal Court! Today, we recognize the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in the United States were informed of their freedom. We honor the enduring contributions of African Americans to our community and nation.

06/19/2026

Reflections: Franklin County's 2025 Flood

County and City officials shared their memories of the historic 2025 Flood that impacted our community last year. This documentary premiered during a presentation given by our own Tina Peck, CFM, Senior Planner/FPA at the Bluegrass Area Development District Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Advisory Committee.

We appreciate The Frankfort State Journal, Frankfort Plant Board and the Capital City Museum & Historic Sites for contributing photos and videos to this documentary.

Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive Sherry Sebastian Magistrate J.w. Blackburn Kelly Dycus for Magistrate Richard Tanner Magistrate District 5 Eric Whisman Magistrate Mike Harrod Develop Frankfort Ready Frankfort Frankfort Flood Relief South Frankfort Neighborhood Association (SFNA) Franklin County KY Solid Waste Frankfort, KY City Government Representative Erika Hancock - 57th House District Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Kentucky Emergency Management

06/18/2026

We appreciate our hard working and dedicated crews at Franklin County Fire Department. They responded to several structure fires this morning related to the storms. Be sure to talk to your family about your home escape plan. Preparedness helps to save lives.

Around 5:30 AM, Franklin County Fire Department crews responded to one of several structure fires battled overnight. The fire was determined to have been caused by a lightning strike that ignited the attic space above two bedrooms.

A sleeping child was awakened by the presence of smoke, alerting the occupants to the danger. Thanks to their quick actions, everyone safely evacuated the home before crews arrived. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the attic area above the bedrooms, preventing further extension and limiting damage.

This incident serves as an important reminder that emergencies can happen without warning. Make sure your family has a home escape plan, and most importantly, discuss and practice that plan with your children. Knowing what to do and where to go can make all the difference when seconds count.

Responding units included:

Engine 9
Engine 10
Engine 5
Tanker 10
Tanker 5
Rescue 10
Car 2

Preparation saves lives. Take time today to talk with your family about what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency.

06/18/2026

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the offices of the Fiscal Court and County Clerk will be closed on Friday, June 19th, 2026. We will resume normal hours at 8 AM on Monday, June 22nd, 2026.

06/18/2026

Traffic Advisory!
High Water and Trees on Roadways
Thursday, June 18, 2026 600am

High water has been reported on:
US 127 South, near KY 676 (Valvoline)
US 127 Downtown, near Reilly Rd (Post Office/Buffalo Trace)
Hiawatha Trail, 400 Block

Use caution when driving this morning
Turn Around, Don’t Drown

Update! 830am The flooded portions of US 127 and Hiawatha have reopened. Crews continue to clear trees and branches across the city and county.
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Traffic Advisory! High Water and Trees on Roadways
Thursday, June 18, 2026 600am

High water has been reported on:
US 127 South, near KY 676 (Valvoline)
US 127 Downtown, near Reilly Rd (Post Office/Buffalo Trace)
Hiawatha Trail, 400 Block

Use caution when driving this morning
Turn Around, Don’t Drown

06/18/2026

Tornado Watch from 6/17/2026 10:13 PM to 6/18/2026 5:00 AM EDT for Franklin County, KY.

NWS Alert! Tornado Watch
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 347 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

CLARK CRAWFORD DUBOIS
FLOYD HARRISON JEFFERSON
ORANGE PERRY SCOTT
WASHINGTON

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY

FRANKLIN HARRISON HENRY
JEFFERSON MEADE NICHOLAS
OLDHAM SCOTT SHELBY
TRIMBLE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADYEVILLE, ADYEVILLE, BECKS MILL,
BECKS MILL, BEDFORD, BELLEVIEW, BELLEVIEW, BRANDENBURG,
BRECKINRIDGE, BROWNSBORO, BROWNSTOWN, BROWNSTOWN, BRYANTSBURG,
BRYANTSBURG, BUCKNER, CANTON, CANTON, CARLISLE, CEMENTVILLE,
CEMENTVILLE, CHAMBERSBURG, CHAMBERSBURG, CHINA, CHINA,
CLARK REGIONAL AIRPORT, COLVILLE, CORYDON, CORYDON, CYNTHIANA,
DUBOIS, DUBOIS, EDWARDSVILLE, EDWARDSVILLE, EMINENCE, ENGLISH,
EVANS LANDING, EVANS LANDING, FLAHERTY, FLOYDS K***S,
FLOYDS K***S, FRANKFORT, FRENCH LICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, GATCHEL,
GATCHEL, GEORGETOWN, GOSHEN, GOSHEN, GRAEFENBURG, HARRISONVILLE,
HITCHCOCK, HOOKTOWN, HUNTINGBURG AIRPORT, IRELAND, IRELAND,
JASPER, JASPER, JEFFERSONVILLE, JEFFERSONVILLE, KOSSUTH, KOSSUTH,
LA GRANGE, LEESBURG, LOUISVILLE, MADISON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT,
MARENGO, MARENGO, MILLTOWN, MILLTOWN, MILTON, MULDRAUGH, MYERS,
NEW ALBANY, NEW ALBANY, NEW BOSTON, NEW ZION, NEWTOWN, ODDVILLE,
OXFORD, PAOLI, PAYNEVILLE, PEWEE VALLEY, PEYTONA, SHELBYVILLE,
SLIGO, SOUTHVILLE, SYRIA, TELL CITY, TERRY, WADDY, WESTPORT,
WHITE CLOUD, WHITE CLOUD, AND YOUNGS CREEK.

06/17/2026

Traffic Advisory!

Lewis Ferry Road Closure, from the Frankfort Parks Wetlands to the Buffalo Trace Boat Ramp

June 17, 2026

This closure of Lewis Ferry Road is scheduled to begin today- Wednesday, June 17, and continue through Friday, June 19, 2026. This closure is necessary for a contractor to perform work on the Frankfort Sewer Department's East Frankfort Interceptor project.

Note!

On July 6, Lewis Ferry Rd will be closed again for 6 months.

Traffic Advisory! Lewis Ferry Road Closure, from the Frankfort Parks Wetlands to the Buffalo Trace Boat Ramp
June 17, 2026

This closure of Lewis Ferry Road is scheduled to begin today- Wednesday, June 17, and continue through Friday, June 19, 2026. This closure is necessary for a contractor to perform work on the Frankfort Sewer Department's East Frankfort Interceptor project.

Note!
On July 6, Lewis Ferry Rd will be closed again for 6 months.

06/11/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

🚧TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Preliminary Work to Begin on U.S. 60 (Capital Avenue) Bridge Preservation Project in Frankfort 🚧

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has awarded a contract for a bridge preservation project on the U.S. 60 (Capital Avenue) bridge over the Kentucky River in Frankfort, with preliminary work scheduled to begin Friday, June 19.

The approximately $925,000 project will include placement of a latex concrete overlay, bridge rail repairs, pier maintenance, and sidewalk repairs. The improvements are designed to preserve the structure and extend its service life. The bridge was originally constructed in 1938.

To accommodate the work, the bridge will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians during select weekends. The first closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, through 6 a.m. Monday, June 22. During the closure, motorists should follow the signed detour route via KY 420 (Old Lawrenceburg Road, KY 676 (East-West Connector), KY 1659 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard), and U.S. 60 (East Main Street) before reconnecting with U.S. 60 (Capital Avenue). Additional weekend closures will be announced as work progresses.

In addition to the weekend bridge closures, traffic on the bridge will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes during construction. Sidewalk closures will also be in place periodically throughout the project, but one sidewalk will remain open during construction. Additional information regarding traffic impacts will be shared via the District 5 Roadshow Report.

DeLong Concrete, LLC. of Lexington, KY, is carrying out the work with the project expected to be completed by the Winter of 2026. Motorists should obey work zone traffic restrictions, obey posted speed reductions, and plan ahead when traveling.

06/10/2026

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