Category Archives: Local News
13th annual Children’s Day Celebration to perform at Plaza
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 For the thirteenth year, students from Glasgow, Barren County and Caverna schools will take the stage as part of the annual Children’s Day Celebration. The mus...
Michael Crimmins Nov 20, 2025
Glasgow housing authority rebids sinkhole repair
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Sinkhole remediation has been put out to bid once again, Housing Authority of Glasgow Executive Operations Officer Sheri Lee told the commissioners of the authority&...
Michael Crimmins Nov 19, 2025
Glasgow Square to be closed for Turkey Trot, Light Up Glasgow events
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Portions of the Glasgow Public Square will be closed to vehicles due to Saturday’s events. The roadways that go around the Barren County Courthouse will be closed on ...
Michael Crimmins Nov 19, 2025
Savings on construction project free up funds for Caverna security upgrades
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Caverna Board of Education marked a major win for its ongoing construction projects during Tuesday's special-called meeting. After meeting with contractors on Nov...
Michael Crimmins Nov 19, 2025
Eastern Elementary staff members recognized for district contributions
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 When Transportation Director Scott Chapman needs a Barren County Schools bus route covered at the last minute, there's one person he can always count on - Eastern Elemen...
Will Perkins Nov 19, 2025
AUDIO: Coffee & Conversation – Chele Gillon talks about mental health during holidays
Chele Gillon, lead counselor for Barren County Schools, joins WCLU's Todd Steenbergen for Coffee & Conversation, presented by The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse. Gillon talks about mental health tips...
Will Perkins Nov 19, 2025
Commonwealth Broadcasting remembers Chris Bratcher
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Chris Bratcher, whose voice was familiar to many by virtue of his nearly three decades of work in the radio business, died over the weekend. Several members of Commonwealth...
Michael Crimmins Nov 18, 2025
7 Brew files zone change application for Glasgow location
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new coffee shop may soon open a Glasgow location. Brew Team KY filed a zone change application with the Joint City-County Planning Commission on Nov. 12 requesting...
Michael Crimmins Nov 18, 2025
Spec building development plan approved by planning commission
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A speculative building had its final development plan approved by the Joint City-County Planning Commission members. During the commission’s Nov. 17 meeting, t...
Michael Crimmins Nov 18, 2025
Barren fiscal court discusses inmate money, property
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new way to get released inmates their money, Barren County taxes and property given to the city of Glasgow were some of the items discussed by the Barren County Fi...
Michael Crimmins Nov 18, 2025