Category Archives: Local News

Kentucky’s forest fire hazard season begins
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky’s forest fire hazard season has officially begun, lasting from Feb.15 until April 30. During this time, it is illegal to start a fire within 150 feet of wood...
Michael Crimmins Feb 15, 2026

Cave City Council to review noise ordinance, audit
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Cave City Council will convene for a special session on Monday, February 16, at 5 p.m. at City Hall. This meeting, open to the public, will focus primarily on reviewing...
Michael Crimmins Feb 15, 2026

Barren County budget committee to cover animal control ordinance Monday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Administration and Budget Committee will meet Monday, Feb. 16, to discuss the proposed animal control ordinance. The committee will meet at 4 p.m. in the ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 13, 2026

Republican registration continues to rise in Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County’s Republican Party gained nearly 50 new voters in January 2026. Ahead of the primary election, which is on May 19 and will include the judge-exec...
Michael Crimmins Feb 13, 2026

2 Barren County farmers receive $250K Beginning Farmer Loans
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation announced the approval of two significant loans for Barren County farmer recipients, each worth $250,000. These loans are part...
Michael Crimmins Feb 13, 2026

Site selection underway for new SKyCTC nursing education building in Glasgow
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 State Rep. Steve Riley told WCLU site selection is underway for the new Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College nursing facility in Glasgow. The Barren Coun...
James Brown Feb 13, 2026

Barren schools expands preschool to 5 days a week
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools is expanding its preschool program, and coupling it with the existing after school program, in hopes of easing the burden on working families. ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 13, 2026

Caverna schools enhance security with $200K renovation
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Caverna elementary and middle schools are set to receive significant security upgrades following the board of education's approval of a $200,000 renovation plan aimed at im...
James Brown Feb 13, 2026

Barren board members accept $2.5M ATC construction bid
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 An addition to the Area Technology Center will soon become a reality. Members of the Barren County Schools Board of Education accepted a $2.5 million bid submitted b...
Michael Crimmins Feb 13, 2026

Several Barren elementaries secure Read to Achieve grants
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Several elementary schools in the Barren County School District have been awarded Read to Achieve grants by the Kentucky Department of Education. This initiative aims to im...
Michael Crimmins Feb 12, 2026




