FOX 56 News to explore Somerset in Home Town Summer Series
SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — Summer is here, and FOX 56 News is hitting the road to tour towns across the Bluegrass State.
For the first stop, the FOX 56 morning team is headed to Somerset on Friday, June 13, to explore the Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky.
Watch FOX 56 News from 5–9 a.m. to learn more about these Somerset gems, events, and updates:
FEMA's tornado assistance
Deez Spudz food truck
The Virginia
Cowboy Church
Occupational tax
Fishing charter
Baxter's Coffee
Nightmare Gallery
Hear from Mayor Keck
Lee's Ford Marina
Chamber of Commerce
SomerSplash Waterpark
And more!
Read more of the latest Kentucky news
Stay tuned for where we'll be visiting next in our Home Town Summer Series.
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