Frankfort.
county seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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In Hopkins County, the clerk's office is located in Madisonville for voting, and absentee ballots are handled via the United States Postal Service.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers in Frankfort are considering strengthening ALPR legislation, while Jason Nemes questions warrant requirements for ALPRs.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Administrative offices are located in the state capital (Frankfort), while field offices are situated in the county seat.Some support2 reports
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WAVE is identified as a television station located in Frankfort.Some support2 reports
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Bledsoe's ancestor settled from England and the family owned slaves in Frankfort.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Frankfort this week
News at the entities that move Frankfort most-
general assembly StructuralAcademic findings are informing legislative action within the Maryland General Assembly.Moves Frankfort
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Kentucky General Assembly TransactionalThe Kentucky General Assembly approved a $90 million capital investment for a new building extension at Morehead State University near Main Street.Moves Frankfort
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National Weather Service Shared contextOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Frankfort
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Flock Safety Shared contextCounty leaders in Fairfax County are reviewing a potential partnership with the surveillance technology company Flock Safety.Moves Frankfort
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Andy Beshear Shared contextAndy Beshear campaigned in Charleston, South Carolina.Moves Frankfort
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Kentucky Shared contextSilver Elephant Mining Corp., based in Vancouver and listed on the TSX, has optioned a project in Kentucky.Moves Frankfort
Connections
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Franklin County Structural
Frankfort functions as the administrative center (county seat) for Franklin County.
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general assembly Structural
The General Assembly operates within the geographical boundaries of Frankfort, which serves as the state capital.
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Grants.gov Transactional
Grants.gov facilitated the successful application of FEMA funding for riverbank stabilization projects in Frankfort.
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Kentucky General Assembly Transactional
The Kentucky General Assembly allocated funds for a convention center located in Frankfort.
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Beaver Dam Park Structural
Frankfort is currently constructing facilities at Beaver Dam Park.
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National Weather Service Shared context
NWS operates a station in Frankfort which is currently being retired.
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Amy Smith Shared context
Frankfort serves as the location/context for Amy Smith's employment with Fayette County Public Schools.
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Flock Safety Shared context
Frankfort is the legislative center considering ALPR legislation that impacts Flock Safety's operations.
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Kentucky Shared context
Frankfort is the administrative and legislative capital city situated within the borders of the state of Kentucky.
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Andy Beshear Shared context
Beshear, as a high official, conducts official business in the city of Frankfort.
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Bledsoe Shared context
Bledsoe was located in Frankfort during the time its founding family owned slaves.
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Hopkins County Structural
The administrative process requires the exchange of materials, specifically absentee ballots, between the two entities via the Secretary of State's office.
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Chris McDaniel Shared context
The relationship is inferred through shared context regarding state budget issues, specifically increased food stamp costs in the state.
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WAVE Shared context
WAVE is a television station physically located within the city limits of Frankfort.
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Koch Shared context
Koch testified while operating within the jurisdiction of Frankfort.
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Lexington Mentioned together
The evidence mentions leaders sharing violence prevention strategies in Frankfort, but does not establish a link to Lexington.
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Target Corporation Shared context
Target Corporation operates within Frankfort, opening new stores and creating local jobs.
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Kevin Davis Shared context
The individual's professional context involved work with GRADD on a grant package in the Frankfort area.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Leaders shared successful violence prevention strategies in Frankfort, providing recommendations for statewide juvenile justice policy.
- ABC applies for an alcohol license at the Frankfort office.
- In Hopkins County, the clerk's office is located in Madisonville for voting, and absentee ballots are handled via the United States Postal Service.
- Lawmakers in Frankfort are considering strengthening ALPR legislation, while Jason Nemes questions warrant requirements for ALPRs.