Category Archives: Local News
SCRTC Announces New Fiber Internet Speeds and Pricing
STAFF REPORT GlasgowNews1 Customers of South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) will soon see faster internet speeds, lower monthly rates and expanded Wi-Fi features as the cooperati...
Jul 02, 2026
Glasgow Community Band moves free America 250 concert to Plaza Theatre amid heat advisory
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Community Band leaders say extreme heat is pushing their America 250 celebration concert indoors this week. Director Robbie Fudge said that the band decided to move...
Jul 01, 2026
KSP to conduct safety traffic checkpoints across Barren County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky State Police Post Three says it will conduct a series of safety traffic checkpoints in Barren County in areas with a higher rate of serious crashes. Troopers plan ...
Jul 01, 2026
WHAS Crusade for Children grant boosts support for Barren County students
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools has been awarded a $12,240 grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children to purchase specialized equipment for students with diverse abilities. District of...
Jul 01, 2026
Glasgow police plan July traffic safety checkpoints
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Police say drivers will see traffic safety checkpoints at several locations in the city limits throughout July. The department announced it will conduct periodic ch...
Jul 01, 2026
Revolutionary War symposium to highlight Barren County’s founding history
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Revolutionary War symposium aimed at "celebrating the Barrens" is set for Saturday, July 11, at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center in Glasgow, local historian Sam...
Jun 30, 2026
Local Fourth of July events fill up weekend calendar
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Multiple celebrations of America’s 250th birthday are coming up this Friday and Saturday. On July 3, you can head over to the Cave Area Conference Center in Cave C...
Jun 30, 2026
Mammoth Cave National Park marks 85 years of discovery and community
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Long before it became a bucket-list destination for travelers from around the world, Mammoth Cave National Park belonged to the people and stories of south-central Ke...
Jun 30, 2026
Barren County schedules public meetings on planning and zoning
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Barren County Fiscal Court plans to host two town hall meetings in July focused on planning and zoning, giving residents a chance to learn more about the process and sha...
Jun 30, 2026
Second McDonald’s planned for Glasgow as developer announces south side location
By CHRIS HOUCHENS GlasgowNews1 A second McDonald's restaurant is planned for Glasgow, according to local developer Larry Glass. Glass said in a Facebook post that he has signed an agreement for a new ...
Jun 30, 2026