Commonwealth Journal

For days now, the community Christmas tree has been standing on the Fountain Square, waiting for its moment to shine — literally.

Imagine being in Santa’s workshop: The sounds of elves humming familiar Christmas tunes while hammering away at toys-in-progress. The sight of rocking horses and doll houses and all manner of iconic toys being shuffled through a red-and-green assembly line. The…

After two years of debate over whether to bid out Pulaski County government’s employee health insurance to another insurance provider, the Fiscal Court reached an unexpectedly harmonious agreement Tuesday — a stark contrast to the heated, two-and-a-half-hour dispute that unfolded…

Flashback Theater Co. (FbTC) is bringing a unique experience to Somerset this holiday season.

Eastern Kentucky University will celebrate students’ academic success during the fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5, at the EKU Center for the Arts. There are five ceremonies scheduled to honor graduates from the university’s…

The Center for Rural Development will kick off the holiday season on Tuesday, December 2, with its annual Spirit of Giving Tree Lighting followed by the Kentucky Ballet Theatre’s performance of “The Nutcracker.”

Do you like your holiday classics with a little Pep & Pizzazz? Local audiences have for over a decade now.

Candidates continue to file for both local and state races, with a handful of contests beginning to take shape.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorist that beginning Monday, Dec. 1, the Ky. 80 Fishing Creek bridge (mile point 13.8) in Pulaski County will be reduced to one lane as crews perform paving operations associated with…

“Pulaski countians have much for which to be thankful. As families gather with bowed heads around a sumptuous meal today it might (do) well to remember others — police officers, firefighters, hospital workers and others, who for whatever reason, must…