Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow police plan July traffic safety checkpoints
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Police say drivers will see traffic safety checkpoints at several locations in the city limits throughout July. The department announced it will conduct periodic ch...
Jul 01, 2026
Revolutionary War symposium to highlight Barren County’s founding history
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Revolutionary War symposium aimed at "celebrating the Barrens" is set for Saturday, July 11, at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center in Glasgow, local historian Sam...
Jun 30, 2026
Local Fourth of July events fill up weekend calendar
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Multiple celebrations of America’s 250th birthday are coming up this Friday and Saturday. On July 3, you can head over to the Cave Area Conference Center in Cave C...
Jun 30, 2026
Mammoth Cave National Park marks 85 years of discovery and community
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Long before it became a bucket-list destination for travelers from around the world, Mammoth Cave National Park belonged to the people and stories of south-central Ke...
Jun 30, 2026
Barren County schedules public meetings on planning and zoning
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Barren County Fiscal Court plans to host two town hall meetings in July focused on planning and zoning, giving residents a chance to learn more about the process and sha...
Jun 30, 2026
Second McDonald’s planned for Glasgow as developer announces south side location
By CHRIS HOUCHENS GlasgowNews1 A second McDonald's restaurant is planned for Glasgow, according to local developer Larry Glass. Glass said in a Facebook post that he has signed an agreement for a new ...
Jun 30, 2026
Hart County man arrested in internet child exploitation investigation
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Hart County man is facing felony charges after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch. KSP offi...
Jun 30, 2026
Grant will help local workers effected by BlueOval SK shuttering
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board says it has been awarded a three-year National Dislocated Worker Grant designed to help nearly 300 laid-off workers across the...
Jun 30, 2026
Bridge Kentucky reminds Glasgow residents about cooling room during extreme heat
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Bridge Kentucky is reminding residents in Glasgow that it offers a cooling room during periods of extreme heat. The center says the space is designed for people who need a ...
Jun 29, 2026
Barren County Schools hiring for multiple roles across the district
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools is looking to fill multiple positions across the district and is encouraging community members who want to support local students to apply. There are ...
Jun 29, 2026