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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Somerset, Kentucky, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 108stories have been published about Somerset, Kentucky which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Somerset, Kentucky, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 108stories have been published about Somerset, Kentucky which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Entertainment · Somerset

Remake of an Iconic Cruiser From ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Jump in Somerset

50% Right coverage: 8 sources

The live stunt has generated videos, pictures and clips online, bringing national attention to the eastern Kentucky community.See the Story

Somerset, Kentucky · Somerset

Relief From Drug Industry Middlemen Stalled in Kentucky as Independent Pharmacies Struggle

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Kentucky’s independent pharmacies, facing ongoing financial pressure, had hoped for relief from a new law meant to give them more clout against prescription drug industry middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs.See the Story

Somerset, Kentucky · Somerset

Setting Off Fireworks? Fire Chief Shares Reminders to Help Reduce Accidents

Coverage: 2 sources

JACKSON, Tenn. — This year marks the first year residents in the Hub City can legally set off fireworks. While fireworks can be beautiful for the holiday season, it is also one of the highest call periods for the Jackson Fire Department. Here are some tips to enjoy the fireworks and help reduce the call volume. “When people are shooting fireworks, make sure that they have a bucket of water there handy. If one misfires, don’t try to relight it. J…See the Story

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SPEDA awarded $1.347 million in third round of state grant funding

The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) announced it will receive $1.347 million in state grant funding for SPEDA Commerce Park, which will be used to build utility and road infrastructure throughout the 142-acre development.Infrastructure · SomersetSee the Story

Federal Reserve Bank's Dunn shares wealth of info with Chamber crowd

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Few crowds in Pulaski County are as likely to want to talk business as those involved in the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce — and Julianne Dunn had plenty of info to share for the local business community.Somerset, Kentucky · SomersetSee the Story

Local Stunt Driver Revving up Views with 'General Lee'

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CHAMPION, Ohio (WKBN) - A viral video is revving up views. It shows a car soaring through the air, going over a historic fountain in small-town Kentucky. The man behind the wheel of the high-octane stunt is from right here in the Mahoning Valley. Raymond Kohn, of Champion, is Northeast Ohio Dukes lead stuntman. He's behind the wheel of the video driving a 4,000-pound "General Lee" that soars over a 135-year-old fountain in Somerset, Kentucky. Bu…Somerset, Kentucky · SomersetSee the Story

Burnside or Southern Elementary? Some students to choose which school to attend

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A certain group of students will have a big decision to make in the next few weeks: whether to stay at Southern Elementary School or take the plunge to be one of the first students at the brand new Burnside…Somerset, Kentucky · SomersetRead Article

Cameraman Escapes Death At 'General Lee' Jump

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A replica version of the iconic ‘General Lee‘ car from Dukes of Hazzard flew more than 150 feet into the air when it jumped over a public fountain in Kentucky over the weekend. It came scarily close to disaster as a cameraman hired to film the spectacle scrambled to avoid an ugly, potentially fatal collision. He just barely got out of the way. Dukes of Hazzard ran for 147 over seven seasons between 1979 and 1985. The action-comedy television ser…Somerset, Kentucky · SomersetSee the Story

Somerset Community College Leads Construction of First 3D-Printed House in Kentucky

67% Left coverage: 6 sources

3D printing technology is now being used to build a home for the first time in Kentucky.The technology could address both the state's housing shortage and the need for climate-resistant homes.Somerset Community College students, including engineering student Abby Burdette, are gaining hands-on experience with this groundbreaking project."Somebody tells you you're 3D printing a house, but how do you do that? Is that even possible?" Burdette said …YouTube · SomersetSee the Story

‘A Kentucky treasure' and journalism legend puts down his notepad after 40 years

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‘A Kentucky treasure’ and journalism legend puts down his notepad after 40 yearsSomerset, Kentucky · SomersetRead Article

Aidan Tucker awarded the Congressman Hal Rogers Scholarship from Citizens National Bank

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Wayne County High School senior Aidan Tucker has been awarded the $1,000 Congressman Hal Rogers Scholarship, presented by Citizens National Bank (CNB). Established in 2014 to honor the birthplace of CNB Director Emeritus Congressman Hal Rogers, this local scholarship recognizes…Somerset, Kentucky · SomersetRead Article

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