Category Archives: Local News
Barren County to use more than $775,000 in state funds to pave three rural roads
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Over three-quarters of a million dollars are coming to Barren County roads, according to Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd. At the April 21 Barren Coun...
Apr 23, 2026
BRIEF: Ky Supreme Court Justice censured
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky General Assembly members made their disapproval of Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson’s actions publicly known last week through a reso...
Apr 23, 2026
Barren County man pleads guilty to multiple child sex felonies, faces 22-year sentence recommendation
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Barren County man recently pleaded guilty to multiple sexual felonies and could be facing up to 22 years in jail. Thirty-three-year-old Kyle Ankney, who was indict...
Apr 23, 2026
Franklin man charged after Glasgow police recover vehicle stolen
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Franklin, Kentucky, man is facing a theft-related charge after Glasgow police recovered a vehicle reported stolen out of Warren County. Officers located and confirmed a s...
Apr 23, 2026
T.J. Regional Health joins UnitedHealthcare rural payment pilot
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 T.J. Regional Health is a part of UnitedHealthcare’s new Rural Payment Acceleration Pilot program, which is designed to “help local hospitals get paid fa...
Apr 23, 2026
Park City cuts new deal on mowing contract
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Just over a month after awarding its annual mowing contract, the Park City Commission found itself back at the table Tuesday afternoon, revisiting the issue after the unexp...
Apr 23, 2026
Barren County Schools to induct new members into hall of honor
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools will be inducting new members into its Hall of Distinguished Honor. The 18th annual induction ceremony, hosted by the Barren County Alumni Association...
Apr 22, 2026
Glasgow community marches for child abuse awareness
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow's downtown was briefly closed to traffic Tuesday when community members displayed their support for child abuse awareness. Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse and Barren C...
Apr 22, 2026
Bowling Green man pleads guilty to Glasgow arson
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A Bowling Green man charged with arson in Barren County has pleaded guilty. Shawn Eric Green, Jr., 20, was charged with third-degree arson, three counts of first-degree w...
Apr 22, 2026
True crime comes to Barren County Historical Society
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Historical Society is turning its April 23 meeting into a night of true crime, with a program focused on real cases from across southcentral Kentucky and ...
Apr 22, 2026