Tag: Franklin County
Deadly Franklin County crash victim, suspect identified
The driver killed in a Franklin County crash and the suspect arrested for that crash have been identified.
Deadly accident closes stretch of US 127 in Franklin County
One person was killed Wednesday night in a collision that closed a stretch of US 127 in Franklin County, according to the state.
Burn ban issued in Franklin County
Franklin County Judge/Executive Huston Wells has issued a Burn Ban in Franklin County on the advice of Fire Chief Kevin Hutcherson.
Kentucky Colonels award grant to Franklin County Humane Society
The Honorable Order Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) has awarded a $2,374.75 grant to the Franklin County Humane Society so it can buy Trap/Neuter/Return cat traps.
Cities blaming heat, lack of rain on bad-smelling and tasting water
Several Central Kentucky cities report their tap water smells and tastes odd right now because of high temperatures and lack of rain.
UPDATE: KSP: Two killed in I-64 crash in Franklin County
The Kentucky State Police says two are dead after a multiple vehicle collision on Eastbound I-64 Saturday morning near mile marker 53.
Franklin Co. family offering reward for information on death of loved one
A Franklin County family is hoping a reward will bring answers in the death of their loved one.
Franklin County to begin new drivers license rollout June 28
Kentucky’s new drivers licenses will begin rolling out in Franklin County Friday, June 28th as part of the pilot phase of issuance. Franklin County residents are urged to gather required documents before visiting the Circuit Court Clerk office to apply.
Four men caught in AG child predator sting
Four men have been arrested after an undercover child predator sting in Franklin county.
Rest areas temporarily open for I-64 in Woodford/Franklin counties
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says that the east and westbound rest areas are open temporarily.
Judge rules state must disclose records, pay legal fees
Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled the state must disclose records, pay newspaper's legal costs
TRAFFIC ALERT: I64 EB back open after Wednesday morning crash
KYTC reported the wreck just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday near the 54 mile marker.
Kentucky lawsuits against opioid makers moving forward in court
Four lawsuits against opioid makers and distributors are moving forward in court, according to Attorney General Andy Beshear.
REMINDER: Closures scheduled for I-64 in Woodford/Franklin counties
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says that temporary lane closures are scheduled for Interstate 64 westbound.
Accomplice in fatal robbery takes plea deal, will testify against alleged shooter
One of the three men accused in a string of 2017 robberies that resulted in the shooting death of a Hispanic immigrant at a gas station has pleaded guilty and will testify against his co-defendants.
Franklin, Woodford counties first to get new drivers licenses
Pilot rollout of the state's new drivers licenses begins in early April.
Kentucky’s Salato Wildlife Education Center is reopening
Complete with renovations made during the facility's winter closure
Franklin Co. deputies warn of mail scam
The Franklin County Sheriff's Department is warning residents about a mail scam going around.
Stolen vehicle recovered, suspect still unidentified
The Franklin County Sheriff's Department needs help identifying a man they say stole a vehicle over the weekend.
Man shot by State Trooper is indicted
A man accused of injuring a State Trooper during an arrest attempt, who was shot by the Trooper, has been indicted.
