Virginia man leads police on chase through Somerset

Monday, January 9 by Zac Oakes

A Virginia man led Somerset police on a chase through the city Friday night. Michael Barry, age 38 of Richmond, Virginia, is facing several charges from the incident. According to Somerset Police, the chase began […]

Somerset woman reportedly threatens to kill doctor, stole a funeral home van

Friday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset woman is facing several charges after she reportedly brandished a pistol at an eye doctor’s office, threatened to kill a doctor, and stole a funeral home van. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s […]

Somerset Institute of Campbellsville University formed

Wednesday, December 14 by Derek Aaron

The University of Somerset and Campbellsville University have merged together to create the Somerset Institute of Campbellsville University, according to a report in the Somerset Commonwealth Journal The announcement was made Tuesday morning in the […]

Campbellsville University, University of Somerset to hold joint announcement this week

Monday, December 12 by Derek Aaron

Campbellsville University released a notice on Friday that said the university, located in nearby Taylor County, and the University of Somerset in neighboring Pulaski County will have a “special announcement” on Tuesday. A possible partnership […]

Marshall Aaron, age 76, of Somerset

Friday, December 2 by Sean Hammond

Marshall Aaron, age 76, of Somerset, died Thursday at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 6th at 1:00 p.m. eastern time at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home […]

Lady Lakers open season at Somerset tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers will get their season underway on the road at Somerset tonight. The season opener for both teams will get underway at 6:30 p.m. CT.

RCH to have Somerset cardiologist hold local clinic

Friday, November 25 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital has contracted to have a Somerset cardiologist hold clinic in Russell County. WJRS NEWS talked with Hospital CEO Scott Thompson about the new endeavor…

Somerset man killed in McCreary County accident

Wednesday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was killed in an auto collision in McCreary County. According to Kentucky State Police, the accident happened on US 27 North in McCreary County when a 2005 Chevy Pickup operated by Zachery […]

Somerset mayor running for governor

Tuesday, November 22 by Derek Aaron

Somerset Mayor Alan Keck filed as a candidate for the 2023 governor’s race on Monday afternoon. A Republican, Keck, who is 37 years old, joins an already crowded field of GOP contenders. It had been speculated […]

Somerset Independent Schools closed this week due to illness

Monday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

A neighboring school district is shutting down classes this week due to illness. According to a statement released by the school district, Somerset Independent Schools will be closed this week due to students and staff […]

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Virginia man leads police on chase through Somerset

Somerset woman reportedly threatens to kill doctor, stole a funeral home van

Somerset Institute of Campbellsville University formed

Campbellsville University, University of Somerset to hold joint announcement this week

Marshall Aaron, age 76, of Somerset

Lady Lakers open season at Somerset tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCH to have Somerset cardiologist hold local clinic

Somerset man killed in McCreary County accident

Somerset mayor running for governor

Somerset Independent Schools closed this week due to illness

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