Category Archives: Local News
Specialty courts safe, but staff positions cut throughout Kentucky justice system
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern May 15, 2026 Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert is cutting 170 staff positions - and adding 108 - in the court system to operate within the bound...
May 17, 2026
Barren board recognizes retirees, approves tentative budget
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Retiring educators and staff members from Barren County Schools were recognized during the board of education's regular meeting on Thursday in the Barren County High Sch...
May 15, 2026
Drought conditions expand to southwestern Barren County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Drought conditions have expanded to southwestern Barren County. The affected area extends from where the Louie B. Nunn Parkway crosses the county line to the Fountain Run a...
May 15, 2026
LifeWise program approved for Caverna Elementary
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Caverna Independent Schools Board of Education heard several presentations during its hour-long Thursday meeting, with the most extensive discussion centering on ...
May 15, 2026
Data center moratorium proposal heads to Cave City council vote
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Cave City City Council is expected to vote Monday, May 18, on a proposed one-year moratorium that would temporarily halt consideration of applications for IT infr...
May 14, 2026
Crash destroys power pole on Leslie Avenue
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 Power has been disrupted for areas near Leslie Avenue in Glasgow, and the roadway is closed. A vehicle crashed into a utility pole near the intersection of Leslie Avenue ...
May 14, 2026
Lane of North Race closed Friday and Saturday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A section of North Race Street near the Glasgow Public Square will be closed Friday and Saturday, according to information from the City of Glasgow. The closure will be in ...
May 14, 2026
Barren school board to recognize retiring educators Thursday evening
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Retiring educators and staff members from Barren County Schools are set to be recognized during the board of education's regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, in t...
May 14, 2026
Caverna Schools, YMCA partner for mental health awareness event
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA in partnership with Caverna Independent Schools will host a Mental Health Night on Friday. It continues an effort by the district to pla...
May 14, 2026
VIDEO: Conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Larry Poteet
Glasgow News 1 news director James Brown sits down for a conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Larry Poteet. Check out James Brown's conversation with Barren County jailer candidate Aaron M...
May 13, 2026