Commonwealth Journal

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Science Hill man following an investigation into the sexual abuse of children.

LONDON — Laurel County Clerk Tony Brown announced Wednesday that Mayor Randall Weddle will not appear on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot following Tuesday’s Laurel Circuit Court ruling that found Weddle is not a bona fide candidate for the…

On June 23, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested Samuel Reed Jones, 37, on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation.

While Somernites Cruise is a lot of fun for those who take part, being safe makes things even better — and safety has been a problem, according to the Somerset Police Department.

Somernites Cruise has also embraced the idea of custom cars — but this Saturday will see perhaps the most extreme example of that yet in downtown Somerset.

The late first lady of Burnside, Emma Lou Jones, used to proudly proclaim on social media that something or other was “better in Burnside.” Perhaps in 2026, Jones would declare that America 250 is indeed better in Burnside.

Somerset City Council passed its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, but not after a particular financial item caused a bit of salt and vinegar for some council members.

Pulaski County Government will be working on a $62 million budget in the upcoming fiscal year.

Music. Acting. Food and fellowship. Saturday’s Juneteenth Jubilee had a little something for everyone.

This weekend, the Somerset Junior Woman’s Club and Watershed Arts Alliance are blanketing northern Pulaski County with an array of cozy, colorful quilts.