City, county governments implement changes following first test SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (December 30, 2021) — The City of Somerset and Pulaski County Government will test the county’s tornado siren system a second time, implementing changes from last … [Read more...] about Second countywide test of tornado siren system scheduled on New Year’s Eve

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The Grinch arrested again, sentenced to community service to help Somerset Police give to local children
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
City, county governments partner to test tornado siren system countywide
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-Pulaski County EMS earns national award for efforts to improve STEMI treatment
Somerset-Pulaski County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Achievement Award for the third year in a row for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart … [Read more...] about Somerset-Pulaski County EMS earns national award for efforts to improve STEMI treatment
Somerset Police Department receives a record sixth state accreditation
Department meets all 177 standards set by Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (August 17, 2021) — The Somerset Police Department (SPD) has received a record sixth accreditation from the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of … [Read more...] about Somerset Police Department receives a record sixth state accreditation
Somerset Police work to decrease speeding through Operation Awareness initiative
The Somerset Police Department (SPD) has launched a new traffic safety initiative designed to increase awareness of local speed limits and ultimately reduce the number of people who speed. Named Operation Awareness, the initiative will utilize … [Read more...] about Somerset Police work to decrease speeding through Operation Awareness initiative