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Friday, October 23, 2026
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Coming up

Coming up · October 23, 2026

Necco’s Trunk or Treat (Fri, Oct 23)

When: Fri, Oct 23 Listed by: Somerset-Pulaski Chamber

Source: Necco’s Trunk or Treat (Fri, Oct 23) · somersetnow.com/news/312
Coming up · October 24, 2026

Don Franklin Kia & Hyundai- Trunk or Treat (Sat, Oct 24)

When: Sat, Oct 24 Where: Don franklin Hyundai, 132 Turner Street, Somerset Listed by: Somerset-Pulaski Chamber

Source: Don Franklin Kia & Hyundai- Trunk or Treat (Sat, Oct 24) · somersetnow.com/news/313
Coming up · October 21, 2026

Jarfly Open Mic (Wed, Oct 21)

When: Wed, Oct 21 Where: The Maker's Mill, 402 E. Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset Listed by: Somerset-Pulaski Chamber

Source: Jarfly Open Mic (Wed, Oct 21) · somersetnow.com/news/336
Coming up · October 29, 2026

Darren Knight aka Southern Momma (Thu, Oct 29)

When: Thu, Oct 29 Listed by: Somerset-Pulaski Chamber

Source: Darren Knight aka Southern Momma (Thu, Oct 29) · somersetnow.com/news/345
Coming up · October 24, 2026

Somernites Cruise Car Show and Cruise “20th Century Muscle” Showcase & Tri-Five Chevy” Display (Sat, Oct 24)

When: Sat, Oct 24 Where: Fountain Square, 50 Public Square, Somerset Listed by: Lake Cumberland Tourism

Source: Somernites Cruise Car Show and Cruise “20th Century Muscle” Showcase & Tri-Five Chevy” Display (Sat, Oct 24) · somersetnow.com/news/307
Coming up · October 24, 2026

Woodstock Farmers Market (Sat, Oct 24)

When: Sat, Oct 24 Where: Woodstock Community Center, 13215 Highway 39, Somerset Listed by: Somerset-Pulaski Chamber

Source: Woodstock Farmers Market (Sat, Oct 24) · somersetnow.com/news/338
Coming up · October 22, 2026

General Election Candidates Forum 2026 (Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 PM)

When: Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 PM Where: Lake Cumberland Farmer's Market, 401 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset Listed by: Lake Cumberland Tourism

Source: General Election Candidates Forum 2026 (Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 PM) · somersetnow.com/news/320

Around town

Somerset Community College · October 9, 2026

Food for Thought! A celebration of Kentucky Food and Agriculture

Food for Thought! A celebration of Kentucky Food and Agriculture

Source: Food for Thought! A celebration of Kentucky Food and Agriculture · somersetnow.com/news/215
Lake Cumberland District Health Department · October 5, 2026

Lake Cumberland District Health Department Selected to Lead Local Efforts for New Program Supporting Healthier Rural Communities

Somerset, KY (October 5, 2026) – Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) has been selected to lead the Rural Community Hub for the Lake Cumberland region as part of the Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation Program. The statewide Rural Community Hubs program is part of Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation (KY RHT).

Source: Lake Cumberland District Health Department Selected to Lead Local Efforts for New Program Supporting Healthier Rural Communities · somersetnow.com/news/222

Government

Pulaski County Fiscal Court · August 11, 2026

Fiscal Court advertises 2nd reading of Amendment to Administrative Code

Motion made by Magistrate Turpen and seconded by Magistrate Wilson to advertise 2nd reading of the Amendment to Administrative Code Section 9.3 regarding road additions. Motion carried.

Source: Pulaski County Fiscal Court minutes 2026-08-11 · somersetnow.com/news/81
Pulaski County Fiscal Court · September 22, 2026

Fiscal Court approves bank reconciliations

Motion made by Magistrate Ranshaw and seconded by Magistrate Strunk to approve the August 2026 Bank Reconciliations. Motion carried.

Source: Pulaski County Fiscal Court minutes 2026-09-22 · somersetnow.com/news/185
Pulaski County Fiscal Court · September 8, 2026

Fiscal Court repairs engine on Rescue Squad boat (5,000.00)

Motion made by Magistrate Turpen and seconded by Magistrate Wilson to repair engine on Rescue Squad boat at a cost over $5,000.00. Motion carried.

Source: Pulaski County Fiscal Court minutes 2026-09-08 · somersetnow.com/news/124

Crime

Kentucky State Police · October 15, 2026

KSP: Investigating inmate death in Wayne County

The Kentucky State Police is investigating the death of an inmate from the Wayne County Detention Center, according to the KSP. The incident occurred on October 13, 2026, at around 7:30 a.m. EST, when KSP Post 11 received a call from the detention center. The investigation is ongoing, according to the KSP.

Source: Kentucky State Police Investigates Death of an Inmate in Wayne County · somersetnow.com/news/196
U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Kentucky · October 13, 2026

U.S. Attorney: Somerset woman sentenced for meth trafficking

Tiffany Helton, 43, was sentenced to 90 months in prison for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier. The investigation was conducted by the FBI and Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, and found that Helton had distributed methamphetamine on multiple occasions between December 12, 2025, and January 12, 2026, in Pulaski County. Assistant U.S. Attorney Pearce Nesbitt prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.

Source: U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Kentucky: Somerset Woman Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking · somersetnow.com/news/295

Also reported

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