City of Somerset issues systemwide boil water advisory
UPDATE: 12:38 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 The boil water advisory for all districts in Pulaski County has been lifted. UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 The boil water advisory for City of Somerset Water Service customers ONLY has been lifted. *** The advisory...
City of Somerset engineer selected for BRIGHT Kentucky class of 2020
Aaron Dockery one of 41 participants who will innovate, collaborate and advance community and economic development in Appalachian Kentucky City of Somerset Engineer Aaron Dockery is one of 41 participants selected for the second BRIGHT Kentucky class, a Leadership...
Somerset leader John Perkins recognized through downtown mural, #seemyset story series
Written, photo and video essays to be released in coming weeks John Perkins has never been one to dwell on the past. In fact, he only looks there in gratitude to the people who have supported him. As a young man, Perkins often visited the old Virginia Theatre, a venue...
City of Somerset’s credit rating upgraded
Moody’s review indicates city's financial stability has improved Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Somerset’s bond credit rating by two levels, deeming the city a low credit risk to investors. The rating — now an A2 from Baa1 — reflects “the continued...
Painting hydrants beautifies city, enhances fire protection efforts
Colors indicate water flow and help Somerset achieve important ISO rating Somerset residents may have noticed that fire hydrants throughout the city have recently been painted bright new shades of color — some even decorated to celebrate school teams or show off...
City of Somerset receives two safety grants
City of Somerset Safety Coordinator Marc Travis, left, Mayor Alan Keck and Water and Wastewater Manager Dana Whitis with a check from the Kentucky League of Cities for a recently awarded safety grant. Kentucky League of Cities funds provide critical training,...
Investing in people: Mayor Alan Keck’s statement on fiscal year 2021 budget
By Mayor Alan Keck How you do anything is how you do everything. No matter the role, I have always strived to dream more, learn more and do more. All with others in mind. I am no different as mayor. I believe when we invest in the people who invest in us — not just...
Unity is the focus of Juneteenth Community Charette
Peaceful event on June 19 will honor lives lost, shine light on experiences of Somerset’s black community In an effort to promote unity and peaceful discussion as communities around the nation stand up against racial injustice, the City of Somerset has partnered with...
New speaker system brings music to downtown streets
Partnership makes WYKY-FM the “Official Radio Station of Downtown Somerset” Downtown Somerset residents and business owners were greeted with music June 11 as the City of Somerset turned on its new outdoor speakers. Through a partnership with Somerset 106.1 WYKY-FM,...
Rocky Hollow Recreation Center, playgrounds reopen June 8
Fischer Fun Park at Somersport, as well as all city parks, will reopen to families Monday, June 8. Indoor, outdoor basketball courts will be the only areas to remain closed All Somerset city parks will reopen on Monday, June 8, with the only exception being the indoor...
SomerSplash Waterpark will reopen June 29
Park establishes preparedness plan for protecting health, safety of patrons SomerSplash Waterpark plans to reopen to the public June 29 at 50 percent capacity, establishing in-depth guidelines to ensure patrons remain healthy and safe as the community emerges from the...
City council meeting canceled in observance of Memorial Day
Next meeting will be 6 p.m. June 8 The Somerset City Council will not meet Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The council will meet again virtually at 6 p.m. Monday, June 8, using Zoom video technology. The meeting will be broadcast on Facebook...
City launches Healthy Somerset initiative
Program will offer ideas, challenges to encourage healthy habits Unless it’s raining so hard you can’t use an umbrella or the snow is so deep you can’t walk through it, Stephanie Henderson and her father, David Moody, walk every day. Four-and-a-half miles every day,...
Energy Center reopens to the public
Public health measures implemented inside building for visitors’ protection The City of Somerset Energy Center reopens to the public today, May 18, following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for sanitation, hygiene and social distancing. The building...
2020: The Time We Missed
City will bury time COVID-19 time capsule The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented time in history. School and business closures, sports season cancelations, drive-thru graduations — days have been spent working to keep a distance during a time when there is...