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Magazine 2024 College Hoops Challenge Promotions Frankfort Focus Site search SearchContact Us Subscribe e-Edition Submit Anniversary Announcement Birth Announcement Engagement Announcement Wedding Announcement Letter to the Editor News Tip Frankfort’s Faves May 14th, 2024 Open user controls Log In Using Your Account Log In Don’t have an account? Sign Up Today My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout Facebook Twitter 61° Frankfort, KY (40601) Today Scattered thunderstorms during the morning becoming more widespread this afternoon. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High around 70F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.. Tonight Thunderstorms this evening giving way to periods of light rain late. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low around 60F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%. 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Magazine 2024 College Hoops Challenge Promotions Frankfort Focus Site search Search Latest News Sports Franklin County’s girls track team finishes as runner-up at Central Kentucky Conference Championships Opinion CARTOON: Support ACCESS Soup Kitchen and Men’s Shelter News All city commission candidates will advance to general election Business AE Electrical Solutions benefits from Ky. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management program News Frankfort organization marks National Salvation Army Week Opinion Letter: Geveden has administrative, executive experience to be next jailer Opinion Letter: Gatewood has expertise, professionalism, commitment to excellence Top Stories Franklin County’s girls track team finishes as runner-up at Central Kentucky Conference Championships Franklin County’s girls track and field team finished as runner-up at the Central Kentucky Conference Championships Friday at West Jessamine. AE Electrical Solutions benefits from Ky. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management program When John Phillips took the helm as president and CEO of AE Electrical Solutions in Frankfort, he knew growing a skilled workforce was going to be one of his biggest and ongoing challenges. ’Birthday Bash’ concert celebrates Franklin County’s 229th birthday Franklin County’s 229th birthday was celebrated in style Friday night at Lakeview Park. You Asked: When will the Frankfort Police Department start using Flock cameras? In a 4-1 vote at a January meeting, the City of Frankfort Board of Commissioners approved leasing 19 license plate reader cameras. Sports top story Franklin County’s girls track team finishes as runner-up at Central Kentucky Conference Championships Business top story AE Electrical Solutions benefits from Ky. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management program News top story ’Birthday Bash’ concert celebrates Franklin County’s 229th birthday Crime top story You Asked: When will the Frankfort Police Department start using Flock cameras? Latest Local News All city commission candidates will advance to general election AE Electrical Solutions benefits from Ky. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management program Frankfort organization marks National Salvation Army Week Officers reportedly find large amount of marijuana, handguns during search Police, fire blotter (May 10-12) News News All city commission candidates will advance to general election Updated 4 hrs ago 0 When City of Frankfort voters take to the polls over the next week, one race will not determ… Read more All city commission candidates will advance to general election Business top story AE Electrical Solutions benefits from Ky. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management program Updated 4 hrs ago 0 When John Phillips took the helm as president and CEO of AE Electrical Solutions in Frankfor… Read more AE Electrical Solutions benefits from Ky. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management program News Frankfort organization marks National Salvation Army Week Updated 4 hrs ago 0 The Salvation Army of Frankfort kicked off National Salvation Army Week on Monday. This week… Read more Frankfort organization marks National Salvation Army Week Crime Officers reportedly find large amount of marijuana, handguns during search Updated 4 hrs ago 0 A search warrant executed at a local apartment complex reportedly yielded a large amount of … Read more Officers reportedly find large amount of marijuana, handguns during search Opinion Opinion CARTOON: Support ACCESS Soup Kitchen and Men’s Shelter Updated 11 hrs ago 0 Opinion Letter: Geveden has administrative, executive experience to be next jailer Updated 4 hrs ago 0 Dear editor, Read more Letter: Geveden has administrative, executive experience to be next jailer Opinion Letter: Gatewood has expertise, professionalism, commitment to excellence Updated 4 hrs ago 0 Dear editor, Read more Letter: Gatewood has expertise, professionalism, commitment to excellence Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented Articles Northern lights appear over Franklin County Victim says girlfriend assaulted him when she found out he used cocaine Two Frankfort residents indicted on bank fraud, identity theft charges 10 local nurses honored Monday Franklin Circuit Court indictments (May 7) KSUF to K-State president: ’Please cease your admonitions to the foundation’s Board of Trustees’ Local man facing felony charge after allegedly kicking officer in groin You Asked: When will the Frankfort Police Department start using Flock cameras? 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