Category Archives: Local News
Justice-center construction plans near finalization
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 The monetary plan for the construction of a justice center for Barren County that has been generally discussed in the past remains intact with a bond issue ...
Mar 27, 2025
Fungus and Flight: A battle for the bats
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 In the stillness of a winter cave, the remains of a lost colony scatter the floor-tiny bones and fragile wings dusted in the pale fungus that has wiped out millions. ...
Mar 27, 2025
Nicole Rock receives Small Business Person of the Year award
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Nicole Rock was selected as the 2025 Small Business Person of the Year for her "unwavering dedication...empowering individuals and transforming lives." Family, frien...
Mar 27, 2025
‘Under the Sea’: Barren County High to present ‘The Little Mermaid’ this weekend
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 With her black and purple tentacles dragging across the stage, Madyson Coots clenched a seashell and wore an evil smile as she laughed like a Disney villain Wednesday af...
Mar 27, 2025
No injuries reported after Dellwood apartment fire
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 No one was injured in a Dellwood apartment kitchen fire, according to the Glasgow Fire Department. At roughly 8 p.m. on March 25 fire fighters responded to 210 Dellw...
Mar 27, 2025
Glasgow company receives safety award
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow-based company was awarded the Governor's Safety and Health Award for its nearly two-year track record of workplace safety. Wednesday, March 26, Span Tech a...
Mar 27, 2025
Beshear vetoes moment of silence, moral instruction bill
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 For the time being, Kentucky Senate Bill 19 is dead. Governor Andy Beshear vetoed the bill on Wednesday, March 26. He wrote in his veto message that the bill “...
Mar 27, 2025
Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of U.S. soldier
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Governor Andy Beshear ordered “flags at all state buildings” lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on March 27 in honor of Chaz R. McGowen, who di...
Mar 26, 2025
Farm Safety Day promotes ‘awareness’ at Barren County Middle School
By Barren County Middle School FFA reporter Ally Russell for Glasgow News 1 Almost 600 students took part in Farm Safety Day, a collaborative effort between Barren County 4-H and Barren County Middle ...
Mar 26, 2025
Age requirement for learner’s permit lowered to 15
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The age needed to obtain a learner’s permit has been lowered with a stroke of Governor Andy Beshear’s pen. Originally, Kentucky House Bill 15 allowed som...
Mar 26, 2025