Somerset's own online newspaper. Locally owned. Updated all day.
What's in the public record for Somerset and Pulaski County. Agendas say what a body will consider; minutes say what it did. We do not upgrade one to the other.
The court filing calls for protections for children and consumers in any sale of the company's business or assets.
Applications for the 2027 grants will close at 6PM ET on Thursday, December 17.
Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $12.3 million in lease payments owed by Kentuckians.
General Coleman encourages Kentuckians to report any suspected election law violations to the fraud hotline or online.
Kentucky will receive nearly $6.5 million from a $220 million national settlement with General Motors, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Oct. 29. The states accused GM of selling information about how people drove and where they drove to outside companies without getting proper consent. According to the Attorney General's office, insurers used some of that data to raise rates. The office says GM signed drivers up for its Smart Driver program when they enrolled in OnStar between 2016 and 2024, that sales employees received bonuses tied partly to those enrollments, and that dealerships were ranked by enrollment numbers. GM has since ended the program. Under the settlement, GM must get a driver's consent before collecting or sharing driving and location data, must limit the data it collects and protect personal information, and will face oversight and training requirements at its dealerships. Kentucky was one of 36 states in the coalition, and Coleman served on its executive committee, the release says. Washington and Oregon co-led the group. "We are committed to protecting Kentuckians, their data privacy and their wallets," Coleman said. Source: Kentucky Attorney General's office release, Oct. 29, 2026.
The agenda lists a second reading of an Admin. Code amendment. The record does not say what the amendment changes. The record does not say when it takes effect.
The agenda lists a road addition or removal under New Business. The record does not say which road is affected. The record does not say what action is proposed.
The Public Safety department report lists surplus of a vehicle for Haynes Knob. The record does not say which department owns the vehicle or what will happen to it after surplus.
The Solid Waste department report lists Ordinance 930. The record does not say what the ordinance covers. The record does not say whether this is a first or second reading.
The Road Department report lists road lists. The record does not say which roads are included or what action is requested.
The Finance report lists budget transfers. The record does not say which accounts or amounts are involved.
The Finance report lists Budget Amendment #1. The record does not say what the amendment changes. The record does not say what amount it involves.
The Finance report lists a quarterly report. The record does not say what period it covers.
The Finance report lists a settlement report. The record does not say what it covers.
The Finance report lists a bank reconciliation. The record does not say which accounts it covers.
The Pulaski County Safety Committee meets immediately after the Fiscal Court meeting in the same location. The agenda lists a Sub Committee report and a KaCo report. The record does not say what the reports contain.
The Pulaski County Safety Committee meets immediately after the Fiscal Court meeting in the same location. The agenda lists a critical infrastructure presentation by Darion Ping, identified as retired Air Force. The record does not say what the presentation covers.
The agenda lists a second reading of a zone change from R2 to R3 for Undeveloped Parcel #061-4-3-66 on Park Ave, requested by Hansel Properties LLC. The record does not give an amount. The record does not say when the change takes effect.
The agenda lists a second reading of an ordinance defining and prohibiting the unreasonable use of motorcycles and recreational ATVs in residential areas as a nuisance. The record does not give an amount. The record does not say when the ordinance takes effect.
The agenda lists a city tax refund for Tanya P. & Roger Dale Cowan. The record does not give an amount. The record does not say what action the council will take.
The agenda lists a city tax refund for Cindy G Barker. The record does not give an amount. The record does not say what action the council will take.
The agenda lists a city tax refund for Robin Rae Bogue. The record does not give an amount. The record does not say what action the council will take.
The agenda lists a city tax refund for Dianne Marie Vreeland. The record does not give an amount. The record does not say what action the council will take.
The agenda lists a city tax refund for Marvin & Judy Smith. The record does not give an amount. The record does not say what action the council will take.
The agenda lists a city tax refund for Robert S & Gina R Sears. The record does not give an amount. The record does not say what action the council will take.
Manufacturers in Eastern Kentucky are securing federal contracts and building connections with major corporations through the Supplier Education & Economic Development (SEED) program. The Eighth Annual SEED Contracting Symposium was held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Kentucky.
Crucial project will create new eight-mile, four-lane highway to extend Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local leaders at Hazard Community and Technical College on Wednesday to deliver more than $30 million in federal funding for infrastructure projects in nine counties across southeastern Kentucky. Congressman Rogers secured the federal funding for four of the projects through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 531 Infrastructure Program.
The federal courthouse where Judge Eugene Siler, Jr. continues to serve after nearly 50 on the federal bench, now bears his name as the "Eugene E. " U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell championed the legislation in Congress that designated the courthouse in Judge Siler's honor.
(Aug. 24, 2026) When an emergency happens, reliable communication can make all the difference. The Center for Rural Development will administer a new initiative to help equip law enforcement agencies across Southern and Eastern Kentucky with modern communications technology to better coordinate and respond when communities need them most.
The Center for Rural Development today celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of a new Regional Training Center that will expand workforce development, provide advanced training opportunities, and strengthen the skilled workforce across Southern and Eastern Kentucky.
As the U.S. House of Representatives resumes votes this week on Capitol Hill, we'll be considering several important issues, including: - Keeping the Government Open: We will consider a Continuing Resolution, a short-term stop gap funding bill, to avoid a government shutdown and extend our work on f
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) held a press conference in Somerset on Tuesday to announce an $85 million federal grant for construction of Somerset's Northern Bypass. Congressman Rogers has secured a total of $167 million in federal funding for the project, including two Community Project Funding earmarks totaling $82 million from fiscal years 2026 and 2024.
Magistrate Ranshaw made the motion and Magistrate Turpen seconded it, and the court approved advertising the first reading of the Administrative Code. The motion carried. The record does not say when the first reading will be held.
Magistrate Ranshaw made the motion and Magistrate Turpen seconded it, and the court approved holding a public hearing on non-conforming roads Sour Dog Rd, Christopher Ln and Farmer Woodall Rd. The motion carried. The record does not say when the hearing will be held.
Magistrate Wheeldon made the motion and Magistrate Ranshaw seconded it, and the court approved holding a public hearing on West Beasley Rd and West Beasley Crt. The motion carried. The record does not say when the hearing will be held.
Magistrate Ranshaw made the motion and Magistrate Wheeldon seconded it, and the court approved advertising the first reading of the Communications Ordinance. The motion carried. The record does not say when the first reading will be held.
Magistrate Strunk made the motion and Magistrate Ranshaw seconded it, and the court allowed Tateville Fire Dept to complete the purchase of a fire engine. The motion carried. The record does not say who the seller is or when the purchase will close.
Magistrate Ranshaw made the motion and Magistrate Strunk seconded it, and the court approved the Policies and Procedures of the Pulaski Co. Detention Center. The motion carried. The record does not describe the content of the policies.
Magistrate Wheeldon made the motion and Magistrate Turpen seconded it, and the court approved setting the speed limit to 15 mph on Tudy Ridge Rd. The motion carried. The record does not say when the new limit takes effect.
Magistrate Wilson made the motion and Magistrate Ranshaw seconded it, and the court approved the purchase of 1,500 gallons of hot patch. The motion carried. The record does not say what the purchase will cost or which vendor will supply it.
Magistrate Ranshaw made the motion and Magistrate Turpen seconded it, and the court approved the Road List. The motion carried. The record does not list the roads included or the cost of work on them.
Magistrate Ranshaw made the motion and Magistrate Strunk seconded it, and the court approved the October 2026 Bill List. The motion carried. The record does not give a total for the bill list.
The agenda includes a 1st reading of an Admin Code Amendment.
The Public Safety department report lists surplus of a Science Hill Fire Department vehicle.
The Solid Waste department report includes the 930 Ordinance.
The Jail department report includes Policy and Procedures.
The Road Department report includes Road Lists.
The Finance department report includes Bill Lists.
The council will consider a zone change from R2 to R3 for an undeveloped parcel owned by Hansel Properties LLC on Park Ave.
The council will consider an ordinance defining and prohibiting the unreasonable use of motorcycles and recreational ATVs in residential areas.
The council will consider a resolution granting power to the Mayor to sign an access and parking easement for property behind fire station 2.
Motion made by Magistrate Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Turpen to approve the previous minutes from September 8th, 2026. Motion carried.
Motion made by Magistrate Ranshaw and seconded by Magistrate Wheeldon to accept the resolution to adopt the Lake Cumberland ADD Regional Hazard Mitigation plan. Motion carried.
Motion made by Magistrate Turpen and seconded by Magistrate Wheeldon to remove 181ft of Bolton Hardware Drive from the county road system. Motion carried.
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}