Category Archives: Local News
Incompetency ruling issued in Barren County arson case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Circuit Judge John Alexander ruled that Thomas Houchens was incompetent to stand trial during his circuit court appearance on Monday, Dec. 15. “A...
Dec 15, 2025
Yearly contributions headline Barren fiscal court agenda
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several yearly contributions appear on 2025’s last regular meeting of the Barren County Fiscal Court on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Invoices from the Barren River Area C...
Dec 15, 2025
Ford plans to hire more than 2,000 at Glendale facilities
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The path of two Glendale battery factories has changed after the international partnership running them split up and mass layoffs were announced. In early December, the Sou...
Dec 15, 2025
Glasgow parks department wins numerous awards
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Parks and Recreation Department recently brought back several accolades from the annual Recreation and Parks Society awards ceremony. Director Eddie Furl...
Dec 15, 2025
Man taken to hospital after his vehicle crashed into tree
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A man was taken to the hospital after his vehicle went off the road on Sunday, Dec. 14. Jessie Shipley was traveling westbound on Old Bowling Green Road when his 201...
Dec 15, 2025
Barren County residents invited to Mammoth Cave to see meteor shower
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 Mammoth Cave National Park will host a star party for the Geminids meteor shower on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This free family-friendly event is open to all,...
Dec 12, 2025
Barren school board approves construction documents for technology center project
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County school board members approved construction documents for a project at the Barren County Area Technology Center during their meeting Thursday evening at the...
Dec 12, 2025
Glasgow Independent to host District Arts Night this Tuesday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Independent Schools is hosting its annual District Arts Night at 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Plaza Theatre. This free event will feature performances an...
Dec 12, 2025
Glasgow, Kentucky police participating in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 To ensure that holiday travels don’t end in tragedy, the Glasgow Police Department and the Kentucky State Police are participating in the “Drive Sober or...
Dec 12, 2025
No injuries reported after Glasgow apartment fire
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow firefighters were on the scene of a possible fire in an Embark Court apartment for roughly an hour and ten minutes on Wednesday, Dec. 10. After arriving at 1...
Dec 12, 2025