Category Archives: Local News
Barren County Schools reviews, approves fall re-open plan
GLASGOW, Ky. - After weeks of deliberations, Barren County Schools has decided to reopen schools this fall. The Barren County School Board voted unanimously Thursday evening to approve the Barren Coun...
Jul 10, 2020
Local nursing facility owner, Scottie softball benefactor dies following farming accident
AUSTIN, Ky. - Kay Bush, owner and administrator of Glenview Health and Rehab Center, died in a farming accident on Wednesday. "[Bush died Wednesday] from injuries sustained in an accident that occurre...
Jul 09, 2020
2 sent to Hart County Jail after heroin possession, child in vehicle
BONNIEVILLE, Ky. - Two people were arrested in Hart County Tuesday, and one child was taken into protective custody. The Hart County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop near the 7500 block of No...
Jul 09, 2020
Man pleads guilty to killing grandparents, uncle
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Authorities say a southern Kentucky man has admitted to killing his grandparents and his uncle. The Daily News reports 30-year-old Edward Dilon Siddens, 30, pleaded guilty in A...
Jul 07, 2020
Schalk elected to state FFA office
Bethany Schalk has served as Barren County High School's FFA Chapter President. However, she was recently elected as the Kentucky FFA Reporter. (Bethany Schalk/Twitter) GLASGOW, Ky. - Bethany Schalk, ...
Jul 07, 2020
Glasgow woman arrested along S.L. Rogers Wells Boulevard, driving while intoxicated
GLASGOW, Ky. - A Glasgow woman was placed in jail on Monday after a traffic stop. An officer conducted a traffic stop along S.L. Rogers Wells Boulevard. Authorities made contact with Kristi D. Polston...
Jul 07, 2020
Man arrested after firing weapon toward vehicle containing three people
GLASGOW, Ky. - A man is behind bars after an alleged attempted murder in Barren County. The Barren County Sheriff's Office responded to 6039 Dripping Springs Road at 2:24 p.m. on Monday. A man had rep...
Jul 06, 2020
Glasgow man sent to jail after driving on suspended license, possessing drugs
GLASGOW, Ky. - A Glasgow man was placed in jail after a traffic stop. The Glasgow Police Department says a traffic stop was conducted along Frazier Avenue on Friday. An officer made contact with the d...
Jul 06, 2020
Alexander rules Froedge is valid member, May meeting is invalid; meeting called for Tuesday
DT Froedge, a member of the Glasgow Electric Plant Board, listens as an idea is explained at a meeting of the GEPB Board of Directors on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at the GEPB boardroom. (Brennan Crain/W...
Jul 06, 2020
Finance committee moves forward with occupational tax increase, seeks public opinion before council adoption
GLASGOW, Ky. - The finance committee of the Glasgow City Council is seeking the public's opinion regarding a proposed occupational tax rate increase. The finance committee met Wednesday evening to dis...
Jul 02, 2020