Category Archives: Local News

Severe Thunderstorm watch issued for Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The National Weather Service in Louisville has reported that Barren County is in a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 p.m. on May 2. A watch means "the risk of a haza...
Michael Crimmins May 02, 2025

‘It’s about pouring courage into every cup’
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Students led the way down the halls of Barren County High School to the newly finished Courageous Cup. It was opening day for the new venture. The Courageous Cup set...
Michael Crimmins May 02, 2025

WKU presents Cherry Hall renovation plans
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 Western Kentucky University revealed renovation plans for the historic Cherry Hall. The renovation project will preserve the history of WKU's most iconic building, while m...
Michael Crimmins May 02, 2025

‘So precious’: Glasgow high students collaborate with Highland kindergartners
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow High School students visited Highland Elementary on Thursday morning to begin a collaborative project with kindergartners. The high schoolers were paired with th...
Will Perkins May 02, 2025

Caverna boys’ basketball coach resigns
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Caverna Independent Schools special education teacher and boys’ high school basketball coach Terrence Miles resigned Friday, May 2, after a brief investigation...
Michael Crimmins May 02, 2025

Glasgow’s TJ Samson Hospital earns ‘A’ safety grade
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 T.J. Samson Community Hospital earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog ...
Michael Crimmins May 01, 2025

Glasgow man’s arraignment set for May 5 in Simpson County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man will be arraigned Monday, May 5, at 9 a.m. with special judge Mark A. Thurmond in Simpson County. Hunter Vann of Glasgow was initially scheduled to be ...
Michael Crimmins May 01, 2025

Mammoth Cave ‘in opposition’ of proposed Barren County solar farm
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Mammoth Cave National Park shared its concern regarding the proposed Wood Duck Solar project. Superintendent of the park, Barclay Trimble, recently wrote a letter to...
Michael Crimmins May 01, 2025

Barren County students win KDA’s poster, essay contest
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several Barren County students earned top marks in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s 2025 poster and essay contest. “Kentucky residents can be pro...
Michael Crimmins May 01, 2025

Glasgow, Cave City police announce May traffic checkpoints
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 As is typical of each new month, the Glasgow and Cave City police departments announced May’s traffic safety checkpoints. “Traffic Safety Checkpoints are...
Michael Crimmins May 01, 2025




