Category Archives: Local News

12 WKU graduate programs ranked among nation’s best
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Twelve Western Kentucky University graduate programs are receiving national attention in U.S. News and World Report's latest rankings. Five programs come from the College o...
Michael Crimmins Apr 09, 2026

‘Small Town, Big Pride’: Glasgow Pride Festival Returns to Beaver Creek Park May 31
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow's Pride Festival is set to return to Beaver Creek Park this spring, marking the third year for the community celebration. Glasgow Pride, which is the organization p...
Michael Crimmins Apr 08, 2026

Glasgow man arrested on multiple drug charges after multi-county drug ring bust
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A routine well-being check at an Auburn gas station has led to the unraveling of a multi-county drug operation, culminating in multiple felony charges for a Glasgow man and...
Michael Crimmins Apr 08, 2026

Riley calls regional licensing shift a major mistake, backs return to Barren County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The move to regional licensing offices was a major mistake, according to State Representative Steve Riley, who is also welcoming the possibility of one coming to Barren Cou...
Michael Crimmins Apr 08, 2026

Glasgow family asks for community’s help after death of Ava Woodcock and unborn child
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow family is asking for community support after the death of Ava Woodcock and her unborn child. Fundraiser donations will cover funeral expenses and “on...
Michael Crimmins Apr 08, 2026

Glasgow students win awards at junior state Beta
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Middle School students recently took home several awards from the junior Beta state convention. Cooper Davis won in Pottery, Harper Gaffney placed second in Speech ...
Will Perkins Apr 08, 2026

Glasgow murder case set for hearing next week; bond raised to $2M
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man accused of murder and fetal homicide has a court appearance scheduled for next week. Barren County District Judge Gabe Pendleton set Brandon Bond’...
Michael Crimmins Apr 08, 2026

Murphy drives in 2 runs in WKU win
By JAMES BROWN WCLU Sports Former Barren County standout Katie Murphy drove in two runs in WKU softball’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb on Tuesday. The Lady Toppers’ sophomore third base came to t...
James Brown Apr 08, 2026

Barren students win awards at junior state Beta
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Several students within the Barren County school district took home awards at the recent junior Beta state convention. Barren County Middle School's Lily Key was elected as...
Will Perkins Apr 07, 2026

Parvovirus found in puppies at Weldon Park in Glasgow
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Parvovirus was found in puppies at Weldon Park, according to a social media post by Glasgow Parks and Recreation. On April 6, two stray puppies that were “roam...
Michael Crimmins Apr 07, 2026




