Category Archives: Local News

Glasgow Independent to host District Arts Night this Tuesday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Independent Schools is hosting its annual District Arts Night at 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Plaza Theatre. This free event will feature performances an...
Will Perkins Dec 12, 2025

Glasgow, Kentucky police participating in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 To ensure that holiday travels don’t end in tragedy, the Glasgow Police Department and the Kentucky State Police are participating in the “Drive Sober or...
Michael Crimmins Dec 12, 2025

No injuries reported after Glasgow apartment fire
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow firefighters were on the scene of a possible fire in an Embark Court apartment for roughly an hour and ten minutes on Wednesday, Dec. 10. After arriving at 1...
Michael Crimmins Dec 12, 2025

Barren County Schools have traditional snow day today
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Due to hazardous conditions on many of the bus routes, Barren County Schools will be closed on Friday, Dec. 12, according to Heather Gardner, district communications...
Michael Crimmins Dec 12, 2025

Barren County school board meets Thursday evening
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools Board of Education members will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the district’s central office for its regular monthly meeting. After recognizing e...
Will Perkins Dec 11, 2025

‘Goose’ Givens visits Glasgow Friday
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A former Kentucky Wildcat turned NBA television color analyst will be in Glasgow for several hours on Friday, Dec. 12. Jack “Goose” Givens was a player o...
Michael Crimmins Dec 11, 2025

Glasgow police officer wins impaired driving enforcement award
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow police officer was among those honored for impaired driving enforcement during an event Wednesday, Dec. 10. Held at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, Kentuck...
Michael Crimmins Dec 11, 2025

Barren County Judicial Center construction begins
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it meeting, members of the Project Development Board said construction on the new Barren County Judicial Center is underway. The Dec...
Michael Crimmins Dec 11, 2025

Cave City approves contract for second Caverna officer
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Plans for a second school resource officer for Caverna Independent Schools were solidified at the Cave City City Council meeting. Council members agreed unanimously t...
Michael Crimmins Dec 10, 2025

Caverna students experience ‘consequences’ for hypothetical ‘poor decisions’
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Caverna High School freshmen experienced hypothetical consequences to scenarios that they were randomly assigned during a Truth and Consequence activity Tuesday morning ...
Will Perkins Dec 10, 2025




