Category Archives: Local News
WKU in Glasgow leader Derick Strode tapped to head Gatton Academy
STAFF REPORT GlasgowNews1 Western Kentucky University's Glasgow campus is preparing for a leadership transition as longtime regional campus leader Dr. Derick Strode moves into a new role overseeing on...
Jun 25, 2026
Glasgow quilter honored at Smoky Mountain show in Knoxville
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow quilter is being recognized for her craftsmanship at a major regional event in Tennessee. Shelley C. Stauffer of Glasgow received an honorable mention award at th...
Jun 25, 2026
BRADD tests outdoor, come-and-go meeting at Barren County Fair
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 The Barren River Area Development District is testing a new way to gather public input, using an outdoor, come-and-go format at the Temple Hill Fairgrounds near Glasgow....
Jun 25, 2026
KyPolicy postpones opioid settlement report
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy has postponed a planned report and press call on the use of opioid settlement funds. The event, originally scheduled for Thursday, J...
Jun 25, 2026
Superintendent evaluation headlines Caverna special called meeting
By GAGE WILSON GlasgowNews1 The Caverna Independent School District Board of Education will meet for a special called session Thursday evening with personnel and administrative matters making up the b...
Jun 25, 2026
PHOTO: Symphony Seat Stakeout
By CHRIS HOUCHENS GlasgowNews1 The music doesn't begin until 7:30 p.m., but some concertgoers were already claiming their spots early Thursday morning. By early morning, folding camp chairs lined the ...
Jun 25, 2026
Barren Reads and Feeds helping bridge meal gap for kids
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Barren County Reads and Feeds held its weekly summer food giveaway today, distributing seven-day meal kits to families at multiple locations across Barren County. Progra...
Jun 24, 2026
Concrete wall failure delays Barren County Judicial Center work, but not completion date
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Construction of the new Barren County Judicial Center lost three weeks after a section of concrete wall failed, but project officials say the overall timeline remains on...
Jun 24, 2026
Three car collision shuts down L Rogers Wells Blvd
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 A three car crash on N L Rogers Wells Boulevard has closed all four lanes. Glasgow Police Chief Guy Howie stated that two people have been transported to the hospital wi...
Jun 24, 2026
Shelly Buck tabbed as new South Green Asst. Principal
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Shelly Buck has been selected as the new assistant principal at South Green Elementary. Buck said she brings 17 years of experience in education to the role. She has spe...
Jun 24, 2026