Category Archives: Local News

Cave City council to discuss tax bill, medical cannabis
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Cave City City Council is set to convene for its special-called session on Monday, Feb. 17, at 5 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. The meeting will cover...
Michael Crimmins Feb 17, 2025

Caverna clears costly contract for campus cop
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Members of Caverna's Board of Education approved a new school resource officer contract, concluding a months-long process stemming from increased costs for the positi...
Michael Crimmins Feb 17, 2025

Eight weather-related deaths confirmed in Kentucky
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Eight people are dead due to the severe weather the commonwealth endured over the weekend. In his afternoon briefing on Feb. 16, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 17, 2025

Barren County FFA celebrates National FFA Week with numerous events
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County FFA chapter have a lot planned for the week. National FFA — Future Farmers of America — Week is from Feb. 15 through Feb. 22 and serves...
Michael Crimmins Feb 16, 2025

Tornado watch issued for Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The National Weather Service in Louisville has placed Barren County in a tornado watch until Feb. 16 at 1 a.m. A tornado watch means a tornado, or tornadoes, are pos...
Michael Crimmins Feb 15, 2025

Etoile man dies after rollover crash on Interstate 65
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 An Etoile man is dead after his vehicle went off the road on Interstate 65, according to the Kentucky State Police. State police troopers arrived at mile marker 54.9...
Michael Crimmins Feb 15, 2025

Flash flood warning issued for Barren County
Staff Report Glasgow News 1 A flash flood watch for Barren County has been issued by the National Weather Service in Louisville. The watch is in effect until 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The weather s...
James Brown Feb 15, 2025

Roads closed in Barren County due to flooding
Staff Report Glasgow News 1 Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management has released a list of roads that are closed due to flooding. "Some roads may or may not have signage due to the increased number...
James Brown Feb 15, 2025

Bennett, Logsdon attorneys focus on pretrial motions
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 Trial preparations continue in the case of a mother and daughter accused of killing their husband and father, respectively, in Glasgow in July 2022. Donna C...
Melinda Overstreet Feb 14, 2025

GPD officer pleads not guilty to misdemeanor domestic-violence charge
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 A rookie Glasgow police officer pleaded to a misdemeanor domestic-violence charge. James D. Vickery, 31, was arrested Jan. 18 by a Kentucky State Police tro...
Melinda Overstreet Feb 14, 2025




