Category Archives: Local News

Barren emergency management offers winter safety tips
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 People are advised to stay home during the arctic weather predicted to hit Barren County over the weekend. Barren County Emergency Management Director Garland Gillia...
Michael Crimmins Jan 22, 2026

AUDIO: Mike Harris talks Glasgow Athletics Hall of Fame
Mr. Glasgow, Mike Harris, joins Todd Steenbergen to talk about how the Glasgow High School Athletics Hall of Fame got started. Listen to the interview below. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/...
James Brown Jan 22, 2026

Bridge KY warming room temporarily opens 24/7 ahead of weather
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow and Barren County nonprofit is offering people a warm refuge that’s temporarily available 24 hours a day. Bridge Kentucky’s warming room is loc...
Michael Crimmins Jan 22, 2026

Barren winter storm watch upgraded to warning by NWS
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Barren County in the coming days. The warning begins at midnight on Jan. 24 and lasts until 6 a.m. on Jan. 26...
Michael Crimmins Jan 22, 2026

Community members honored by Barren Inc
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow and Barren County community members were honored by Barren Inc for their contributions to the chamber of commerce during the Sybil Leamon Volunteer Awards on...
Michael Crimmins Jan 22, 2026

Barren River Lake designated as warming station
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren River Lake State Resort Park has been designated as a warming station by Kentucky State Parks. The park is located in Lucas in southern Barren County. Kentucky State...
Michael Crimmins Jan 22, 2026

AUDIO: Barren County judge-executive talks about new animal control ordinance, area industry
Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd joins WCLU’s Todd Steenbergen and talks about the new animal control ordinance and area industry. Listen to the full interview below: https://medi...
Will Perkins Jan 22, 2026

Ky, Barren, Glasgow road crews prep for winter storm
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky, Barren County and Glasgow road crews are preparing for the winter storm predicted for this weekend. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet stated that Distric...
Michael Crimmins Jan 22, 2026

Bond hearing set in Hart County murder case
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man charged with murder has a bond modification hearing Monday, Jan. 26, in Hart County Circuit Court. Cory Tyler Bowles, 31, of Glasgow has been charged with m...
James Brown Jan 21, 2026

AUDIO: Glasgow’s Danica Stephens talks about her winning app ‘Care Path’
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow High School junior Danica Stephens placed second in the Congressional App Challenge. She spoke with Glasgow News 1 on Tuesday about her winning app "Care Path" w...
Will Perkins Jan 21, 2026




