Category Archives: Local News
Mary Wood Weldon library invites public to weigh in on possible renovations
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County residents are invited to help shape possible renovations to the community's public library. Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library will host a moderated, informal ...
Apr 07, 2026
Glasgow student chosen for SCRTCs Youth Tour
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow High School student will represent the South Central Kentucky area on a national youth program in Washington, D.C. South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperat...
Apr 07, 2026
Caveland Exploration Celebration offers free training and perks for tourism staff
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The 18th Annual Caveland Exploration Celebration is set for Tuesday, April 21, at the Cave Area Convention Center in Cave City. Explore Kentucky's Caveland, described as a ...
Apr 07, 2026
Park City honors Hiltner, names Cross to maintenance role
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Park City has officially filled its maintenance position following the death of longtime employee Bill Hiltner last month. After a brief closed session, city commissioners ...
Apr 07, 2026
Army corps seeks public partner to help manage Barren River Lake sites
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a partner to co-manage recreational sites at Barren River Lake, including the Tailwater Campground in nearby Allen County...
Apr 06, 2026
UPDATED: Woman dies following shooting in Glasgow
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Updated as of 4:38 p.m. April 7 The charges against Brandon Bond, who has been arrested for the shooting that took place on Cleveland Avenue on Monday, have been upgraded f...
Apr 06, 2026
Glasgow man arrested for stealing a school bus
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man has been arrested for stealing a Glasgow school bus. Eighteen-year-old Taysean Barlow was arrested on Saturday at his residence on Coral Hill Road afte...
Apr 06, 2026
Special Education award nominations open
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Nominations are open for the 2026 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year, giving students, families and communities across the state a chance to recognize educators...
Apr 06, 2026
$10M included in state bill for Glasgow regional sports complex
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A proposed Kentucky spending bill includes millions of dollars for a Glasgow regional sports complex. House Bill 900, which uses money from Kentucky's Budget Reserve...
Apr 06, 2026
SKYCTC honors local students for success in Allied Health programs
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Two students from Barren County were recognized during this year’s Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Allied Health Awards Ceremony for their succe...
Apr 06, 2026