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Funded by federal grant, the position will help improve outcomes for victims and bridge the gap between the department and the community The Somerset Police Department has announced the creation of a new Victim Support Specialist position, marking … [Read more...] about Somerset Police Department creates first-ever victim support position

The Somerset City Council has approved a new ordinance changing residential trash container fees. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, each household will be provided one (1) city-issued trash container as part of the standard monthly sanitation service fee. … [Read more...] about Changes to sanitation container fees

Chris Hayes, left, a loss control consultant with the Kentucky League of Cities, presents a $3,000 liability grant check to City of Somerset Safety Director Marc Travis. The funds helped repair city sidewalks. Program funds projects that improve … [Read more...] about Kentucky League of Cities liability grant helps repair downtown sidewalks

30-year veteran of emergency services makes history as first female chief, sets new goals for department When she was a young girl, Tracy Sizemore’s cousin was injured in a motorcycle accident. The two were more like siblings, being only six … [Read more...] about Meet Tracy Sizemore: Somerset Pulaski County’s new EMS chief

General Electric transfers 15 acres of its glass plant property at University Drive and Ky. 2227 to the city for recreational use SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (July 14, 2025) — After years of persistent inquiry and negotiation, General Electric (GE) … [Read more...] about Field of Dreams: City of Somerset acquires old GE ballfields

Analysis finds Somerset has the lowest occupational tax in the state of cities of its size; second reading will be May 29 Somerset City Council heard the first reading Monday of an ordinance that would make Somerset more competitive with … [Read more...] about Somerset City Council hears first reading of occupational tax increase