Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame announces Class of 2025 inductees and Blanton Collier Award Honoree

LEXINGTON, KY | February 6, 2025 – The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame, the nation’s only state-specific Pro Football Hall of Fame, proudly celebrates its 23rd year by announcing […]
Kentucky’s Second EV Charging Station Opens as Part of Statewide Program

Downtown Somerset New Year’s Eve festival is back

Light Up 2025 Bash will feature all the fan favorites: Prop Drop, food vendors, live music and entertainment SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (December 27, 2024) — The community asked, and the City […]
City of Somerset receives $1 million grant for sidewalks on U.S. 27

Construction expected to begin on both of the city’s sidewalk grant projects in 2025 SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (December 5, 2024) — The City of Somerset has been awarded a $1.04 million federal Transportation […]
Local News Headlines – November 29th

•An accident on Highway 127 sent one person to the hospital. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, three vehicles were involved in the collision when one car was struck […]
Mayor Keck proposes ordinance to address panhandling safety concerns

In response to growing concerns about pedestrians standing in medians and approaching traveling vehicles on local roadways, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck brought an ordinance to city council for consideration Monday […]
Fishing Creek Bridge work to begin in October

SOMERSET, KY (Sept. 13, 2024) – Work is scheduled to begin in October on a $7.1 million project to replace the bridge deck on the Fishing Creek Bridge on KY 80 […]
East Mt. Vernon Street set for temporary closure

SOMERSET, KY (Aug. 19, 2024) – The City of Somerset will temporarily close a section of East Mt. Vernon Street (KY 80X) next week as crews perform pavement repairs. Beginning […]
Paving begins on 461 in Pulaski County

SOMERSET, KY – A resurfacing project on KY 461 in Pulaski County is set to begin Monday, July 22nd. Starting this Monday, motorists should expect lane closures on KY 461 […]
Devil’s Cask announces new headquarters in Somerset-Pulaski County

Leading whiskey barrel technology and innovation company brings new jobs SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (July 12, 2024) – Devil’s Cask, a leading whiskey barrel technology and innovation company in the barrel-aged spirits […]