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SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (December 24, 2021) — As he was taken away by police cruiser in the evening hours of Dec. 21, The Grinch shouted from the back seat, “I NEED TO RETHINK MY LIFE!” That is exactly what Somerset Police hope to make him do this … [Read more...] about The Grinch arrested again, sentenced to community service to help Somerset Police give to local children

Local officials evaluate system to ensure public safety following severe weather events across the state SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (December 17, 2021) — In the wake of severe weather that has devastated much of western Kentucky, the City of Somerset … [Read more...] about City, county governments partner to test tornado siren system countywide

SOMERSET, Kentucky (November 19, 2021) — A coalition of community leaders focused on combatting homelessness and drug addiction in Somerset and Pulaski County met Tuesday for the second time. Several members shared successes in reducing the number … [Read more...] about Coalition members share successes in reducing needles, sharing resources

Rhon Blevins, a team member in the water/wastewater department who handles stormwater public education projects, has been elected to the Southeast Stormwater Association (SESWA) board of directors. SESWA provides education and training for … [Read more...] about Stormwater education leader elected to Southeast Stormwater Association board

City of Somerset Building Inspector Joe Lyons was recently nominated to the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky board of directors. Lyons has been a member of CAAK since 2010 and expressed interest in serving the members of the … [Read more...] about City building inspector joins state code association board

Mayor encourages community members to take the vaccine as cases in the Lake Cumberland region continue to climb SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (September 8, 2021) — As COVID-19 cases reach record highs in the region, the City of Somerset and Healthy Somerset … [Read more...] about City to host free public COVID-19 vaccination clinic