Category Archives: Local News
Cars & Coffee brings Truck Thunder to downtown Cave City
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Truck Thunder is rolling into downtown Cave City this Saturday morning as part of a special Cave City Cars and Coffee event. The gathering will run from 8 to 11 a.m. Centra...
Jul 02, 2026
Barren Inc. launches inaugural LeadHER Forward women’s summit with Loni Love
By CHRIS HOUCHENS GlasgowNews1 Barren Inc. is launching a new women's leadership conference in Glasgow, featuring Emmy Award-winning television personality and comedian Loni Love as the keynote speake...
Jul 02, 2026
Glasgow officials urge heat safety for people and pets as warning continues
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Glasgow remains under an extreme heat warning until Friday at 8 p.m., and local officials are urging residents to take extra precautions for vulnerable people, outdoor w...
Jul 02, 2026
Kentucky State Fair Board removes CEO after Supreme Court ruling
This story is based on reporting by the Kentucky Lantern’s McKenna Horsley and is published with attribution. FRANKFORT - The Kentucky State Fair Board voted Wednesday to remove Kentucky Venues ...
Jul 02, 2026
BRAWA warns Fourth of July fireworks can send pets running
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Barren County's animal shelter is urging pet owners to prepare their animals for the noise and flashes of Fourth of July fireworks. Robin Crane, vice president of the Ba...
Jul 02, 2026
Barren County sheriff warns parents about online safety during summer break
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Sheriff's Office is urging parents and guardians to pay close attention to their children's online activity as summer break gets underway. Officials say i...
Jul 02, 2026
SCRTC Announces New Fiber Internet Speeds and Pricing
STAFF REPORT GlasgowNews1 Customers of South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) will soon see faster internet speeds, lower monthly rates and expanded Wi-Fi features as the cooperati...
Jul 02, 2026
Glasgow Community Band moves free America 250 concert to Plaza Theatre amid heat advisory
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Community Band leaders say extreme heat is pushing their America 250 celebration concert indoors this week. Director Robbie Fudge said that the band decided to move...
Jul 01, 2026
KSP to conduct safety traffic checkpoints across Barren County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky State Police Post Three says it will conduct a series of safety traffic checkpoints in Barren County in areas with a higher rate of serious crashes. Troopers plan ...
Jul 01, 2026
WHAS Crusade for Children grant boosts support for Barren County students
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools has been awarded a $12,240 grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children to purchase specialized equipment for students with diverse abilities. District of...
Jul 01, 2026