Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow man sentenced to 3 years probation for burglary
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man arrested after trying to steal an ATM was given three years of probation during his Barren County Circuit Court appearance on Feb. 9. Derek T. Shaffer ...
Feb 10, 2026
Council hears breakdown of Glasgow’s snow and ice response
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Talk of how the Glasgow Road Department handled the recent winter storm dominated the city council's Monday meeting. Manager Wes Billingsley apprised members of the a...
Feb 10, 2026
Public invited to comment on proposed Mammoth Cave rule
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The public is invited to comment on a proposed rule that would amend special regulation for bicycle and horse riding at Mammoth Cave National Park. Public comments will be ...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow board members to discuss 2026-27 calendar Monday night
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education members are scheduled to meet on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at South Green Elementary to discuss the calendar committee&#...
Feb 09, 2026
Barren County Sheriff to use federal grant to improve safety, office efficiency
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Sheriff’s Office plans to use a federal grant to increase its efficiency. Recently U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie, who represents Barren Coun...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow Independent mulls lowering class sizes for youngest grades
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 As Glasgow Independent administrators look at next year's staffing allocations, Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp said the district is evaluating class sizes for kindergart...
Feb 09, 2026
Cave City reviews options after Boys and Girls Club bids come in high
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Bids for the renovation of a building planned to be the home of the Boys and Girls Club of the Caverns came in over budget once again. The bids were opened at Cave Ci...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow council considers Plaza board, grant application
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow City Council will meet Monday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at Luska J. Twyman Municipal Building, with council members expected to hear a departmental update and co...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow men arrested on drug charges
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two Glasgow men have been arrested on drug-related charges after a traffic stop over the weekend. Charles Ballard and Nathaniel McCandless were arrested by Glasgow p...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow police deem alleged sexual assault illegitimate, caution against media speculation
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A sexual assault that allegedly occurred in a Walmart restroom was deemed illegitimate, according to the Glasgow Police Department. Glasgow Police Public Information...
Feb 06, 2026