Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow schools work on volunteer-assisted literacy initiative
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Independent Schools personnel seek to take a proactive step towards improving literacy among younger students by launching Scottie Storytime. This potential new vol...
Feb 10, 2026
Glasgow police chief explains county animal control amendments
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Fiscal Court and community members listened as Glasgow Police Chief Guy Howie explained and answered questions about the proposed amendments to the countyR...
Feb 10, 2026
DEA issues Immediate Suspension Order against Richie Pharmacal
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued an Immediate Suspension Order to Richie Pharmacal, a pharmaceutical distribution company based in Glasgow. On Tuesday, t...
Feb 10, 2026
Park City Commission codifies pay raises for mayor, commissioners
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 At a special-called meeting of the Park City Commission on Monday, members codified pay raises for both the office of mayor and the position of commissioner. Original...
Feb 10, 2026
Glasgow man sentenced to 3 years probation for burglary
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man arrested after trying to steal an ATM was given three years of probation during his Barren County Circuit Court appearance on Feb. 9. Derek T. Shaffer ...
Feb 10, 2026
Council hears breakdown of Glasgow’s snow and ice response
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Talk of how the Glasgow Road Department handled the recent winter storm dominated the city council's Monday meeting. Manager Wes Billingsley apprised members of the a...
Feb 10, 2026
Public invited to comment on proposed Mammoth Cave rule
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The public is invited to comment on a proposed rule that would amend special regulation for bicycle and horse riding at Mammoth Cave National Park. Public comments will be ...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow board members to discuss 2026-27 calendar Monday night
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education members are scheduled to meet on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at South Green Elementary to discuss the calendar committee&#...
Feb 09, 2026
Barren County Sheriff to use federal grant to improve safety, office efficiency
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Sheriff’s Office plans to use a federal grant to increase its efficiency. Recently U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie, who represents Barren Coun...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow Independent mulls lowering class sizes for youngest grades
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 As Glasgow Independent administrators look at next year's staffing allocations, Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp said the district is evaluating class sizes for kindergart...
Feb 09, 2026