After that, people began to refer to the Kentucky River crossing point here as Franks Ford. Over time this changed to Frankfort. Another theory holds that the town was named for Frankfurt ...

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Now, the Kentucky River — the central vein that defines Frankfort’s historic downtown — is threatening to rise to nightmarish levels. The Kentucky River floods in Frankfort, Ky., on Sunday ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) -- Flooding has worsened in Frankfort as the Kentucky River crested at a near record level overnight, shutting down multiple roads and businesses and forcing people out of ...

LI Officials in Frankfort are urging people living in low-lying areas of Frankfort to stay alert as the Kentucky River nears its crest. You can see just how close the river is getting to the top ...

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) -The Kentucky River is still at flood stage in the state’s capital city. The river isn’t expected to drop below dangerous levels, 29 feet, until later this week.