Week of events planned in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Racial Healing
In addition to annual march downtown, events include virtual panel discussion, storytelling and clothing drive While the COVID-19 pandemic forced some changes to annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, it has opened the door to new virtual alternatives for the...
Nominations open for Merry & Bright Christmas Decorating Contest
Calling all you Christmas decorators out there: It's time to crown the best-decorated homes and businesses in town! Nominations opened Friday, Dec. 11 for the City of Somerset's 2020 Merry & Bright Christmas decorating contest. The process will work differently...
City of Somerset receives Governor’s Award in the Arts
State’s most prestigious arts honor celebrates ‘extraordinary and significant contributions’ to Kentucky’s art heritage SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (November 13, 2020) — The City of Somerset will receive the state’s most prestigious arts award, the Governor's Award in the...
SomerSplash GM chosen by international group as subject matter expert
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recently selected SomerSplash Waterpark’s General Manager Dr. Stephen Sims as a subject matter expert to help begin working on revamping IAAPA’s certification program. Sims, along with 34 other...
Somerset Utilities to resume disconnects for non-payment Jan. 6
City will set up payment arrangements for past due balances Somerset Utilities will resume normal disconnect practices on Jan. 6, 2021. Current balances will be subject to disconnect on bills with a due date on or after December 30, 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has...
City of Somerset opens new sensory park
Partnership with Pulaski County Public Library board brings playground to the community that will enhance educational development for children SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (October 23, 2020) — Somerset Mayor Alan Keck introduced city council and Pulaski County Public Library...
Citizens National Bank makes 10-year financial commitment to Lake Cumberland Farmers Market
Facility will now be known as the Citizens National Bank Pavilion through new partnership SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (October 20, 2020) — Thanks to a new public-private partnership between the City of Somerset and Citizens National Bank, the Lake Cumberland Farmers Market has...
City of Somerset assumes ownership of Virginia Theatre
Downtown Somerset Development Corporation deeds building to city with stipulation renovations will be completed SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (October 12, 2020) — Somerset City Council passed a resolution at Monday’s meeting to assume ownership of the Virginia Theatre, agreeing...
Somerset Police chief named Chief of the Year
Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police surprises Hunt with award at city council meeting The City of Somerset’s police chief has received the state’s highest professional honor in law enforcement – the 2020 Chief of the Year Award. The award was presented to Chief...
Somerset-Pulaski County EMS receives cardiac care award
The Somerset-Pulaski County Emergency Medical Service has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Bronze Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Chief Steven...
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...