Category Archives: Local News

INTERVIEW: Joe Plunk talks traffic study at Race and Front streets
Joe Plunk, chief engineer for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, explains the traffic study at the intersection of North Race Street and West Front Street in Glasgow. The signal at the inters...
James Brown Apr 30, 2026

Barren County Judicial Center construction stays on schedule
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The new Barren County Judicial Center in Glasgow remains on schedule for completion in 2028, according to updates from the Project Development Board. During the board’...
Michael Crimmins Apr 30, 2026

VIDEO: Conversation with Barren County judge-executive candidate Paula Ratliff Pedigo
Glasgow News 1 news director James Brown sits down for a conversation with Barren County judge-executive candidate Paula Ratliff Pedigo. Click here to check out GN1's interview with Barren County judg...
Will Perkins Apr 29, 2026

VIDEO: Conversation with Barren County judge-executive candidate Jamie Bewley Byrd
Glasgow News 1 news director James Brown sits down for a conversation with Barren County judge-executive candidate Jamie Bewley Byrd. Click here to check out GN1's interview with Barren County judge-e...
Will Perkins Apr 29, 2026

Stinson moves from Glasgow middle school to district transportation
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new person will take the reins at Glasgow Middle School next year as its current principal is being promoted to a district-wide position. Glasgow Middle School Pri...
Michael Crimmins Apr 29, 2026

Glasgow police plant tree in honor of Wyatt Miller
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 The parents of 2-year-old Wyatt Miller turned one of the worst days of their lives into one of the best for three other families. Wyatt's life and that day was central to...
James Brown Apr 29, 2026

Nearly $1M in opioid grants awarded to Ky groups serving Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Almost $1 million was awarded to two Kentucky organizations that are aiming to fight the commonwealth’s drug epidemic. The funds come from the Kentucky Opioid ...
Michael Crimmins Apr 29, 2026

Caverna showcases student progress through KDE roadshow event
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 It was standing room only at Caverna High School's library Tuesday afternoon as families, faculty and Kentucky Department of Education representatives gathered to watch stu...
Michael Crimmins Apr 29, 2026

Glasgow man arrested on numerous sexual charges
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man was arrested on numerous charges involving sexual abuse of a minor. Forty-nine-year-old Raymond P. Goldsmith was found on Cranbrook Drive and arrested ...
Michael Crimmins Apr 28, 2026

TJ Regional Health awards 2026 scholarships to three area seniors
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Three area students received a scholarship from T.J. Regional Health. Glasgow High School senior Diya Nair, Gracie Reed, a senior at Barren County High School, and M...
Michael Crimmins Apr 28, 2026




