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Edward Cook passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Commonwealth Journal on 2023-10-10.

Just ten years ago, Somerset had a few restaurants and bars opening, and, having just gone “wet” a year previously, many of us were still weighing whether bringing alcohol to

Just ten years ago, Somerset had a few restaurants and bars opening, and, having just gone “wet” a year previously, many of us were still weighing whether bringing alcohol to

Police are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning that led to the death of 35 year old victim Kevin Reel.

A shooting death in downtown Lexington on Sunday is causing some to rethink if it’s safe for them to go downtown at night. However, statistics show homicides downtown are very rare.

Lexington police are investigating a deadly shooting over the weekend.

Police say 35-year-old Kevin Reel was shot and killed at the corner of West Short and North Limestone just before 3:00 a.m. when witnesses heard the commotion.

Lexington police are investigating a deadly overnight shooting in Lexington.

The Lexington Police Department says officers responded to North Limestone and West Short Street at around 2:43 a.m. Sunday for a shooting.

Longtime former county attorney Fred “Freddy” Neikirk has passed away following an illness.