Category Archives: Local News

‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ comes to Barn Lot
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 “Arsenic and Old Lace” opens at Barn Lot Theater next week. Known for its fascinating blend of comedy and dark themes, this production promises to entertain aud...
James Brown Feb 12, 2026

AUDIO: Lisa Bartley talks about upcoming Idea Festival at WKU
Glasgow Middle School assistant principal Lisa Bartley stopped by the WCLU studio to talk to Todd Steenbergen about things going on with her school’s students. One of the upcoming events they wi...
James Brown Feb 12, 2026

Barren school board to discuss property sale at Thursday meeting
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Schools Board of Education will meet Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss several agenda items, including amending the 2025-26 school calendar to incorporate r...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

BRADD plans to build new tornado shelters, seeks proposals
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren River Area Development District has announced an initiative to construct 14 tornado shelters at manufacturing facilities across Allen, Barren, Metcalfe, Simpson ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Barren County Detention Center released more inmates than it imprisoned in 2025
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Detention Center recorded more releases than intakes, according to Barren County Jailer Aaron Shirley. The facility, which houses inmates from Barren, Mon...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Barren County YMCA new senior wing to open this spring
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA has announced plans to open its new senior wing this spring. The 3,000 square-foot addition to its facilities focuses on enhancing the quality...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Glasgow-Barren tourism approves two event sponsorships
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow-Barren County Tourist and Convention Commission approved two sponsorships for local events during its regular meeting on Tuesday at the tourism office. BRAWA...
Will Perkins Feb 11, 2026

Glasgow Fire Department celebrates new ladder truck with historic ceremony
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Fire Department hosted a traditional “push-in” ceremony on Feb. 11 to introduce its newest ladder truck. Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley told Glasgow News ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Barren County woman dies in house fire
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A 95-year-old woman died in a house fire in northern Barren County Tuesday evening. According to Barren County Coroner Tim Gibson, Valeria Peden died in the fire at her hom...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Glasgow man’s bond reduced after indictment on a murder charge
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow man Cory Bowles has had his bond reduced to $250,000 after being reindicted on murder charges, according to his court records. Bowles, originally arrested in May 20...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026




