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Winter Storm Fern expected to affect over 230 million across the country Somerset Mayor Alan Keck has issued a State of Emergency for the City of Somerset today, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, as the community prepares for Winter Storm Fern. The storm has … [Read more...] about Somerset Mayor Alan Keck issues State of Emergency for the City of Somerset

Payroll specialist Amber Reynolds was one of 38 participants in the community’s legacy networking and professional development program A City of Somerset team member recently graduated from Leadership Lake Cumberland, one of the state’s oldest … [Read more...] about City of Somerset team member graduates from Leadership Lake Cumberland

Funded by federal grant, the position will help improve outcomes for victims and bridge the gap between the department and the community The Somerset Police Department has announced the creation of a new Victim Support Specialist position, marking … [Read more...] about Somerset Police Department creates first-ever victim support position

The Somerset City Council has approved a new ordinance changing residential trash container fees. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, each household will be provided one (1) city-issued trash container as part of the standard monthly sanitation service fee. … [Read more...] about Changes to sanitation container fees

Chris Hayes, left, a loss control consultant with the Kentucky League of Cities, presents a $3,000 liability grant check to City of Somerset Safety Director Marc Travis. The funds helped repair city sidewalks. Program funds projects that improve … [Read more...] about Kentucky League of Cities liability grant helps repair downtown sidewalks

30-year veteran of emergency services makes history as first female chief, sets new goals for department When she was a young girl, Tracy Sizemore’s cousin was injured in a motorcycle accident. The two were more like siblings, being only six … [Read more...] about Meet Tracy Sizemore: Somerset Pulaski County’s new EMS chief