Category Archives: Local News
Kentucky Judicial Branch reshapes specialty, juvenile and pretrial services after HB 504
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky's court system is moving ahead with a major reorganization of several statewide programs to match new funding levels approved by lawmakers. The Kentucky Judicial B...
Jun 2, 2026
Two new commissioners sworn in at Park City meeting
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 A bittersweet meeting greeted attendees of the Park City Commission’s June meeting as officials addressed the resignations of husband and wife Mike and Linda Bu...
Jun 2, 2026
Tight streets, tighter parking rules approved in Glasgow
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Residents on W. Washington St. and Bunche Ave. will see a change in parking over the next several weeks. At its June meeting, the Glasgow Infrastructure Committee dec...
Jun 2, 2026
Barren fiscal court to weigh opioid committee, ag expo board at June 2 meeting
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County's legislative body will take up a full slate of business when the fiscal court meets for its first June session on Tuesday, June 2, at 9 a.m. Fiscal court mag...
Jun 1, 2026
Carl Owens named new principal of Barren County Area Technology Center
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Carl Owens has been named the new principal of the Barren County Area Technology Center. His experience includes four years working in industry, 21 years teaching computer-...
Jun 1, 2026
Parts of downtown Glasgow to be closed Saturday for event
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Several streets in downtown Glasgow will be closed this Saturday, June 6, due to the Sip, Shop & Stroll event. The following roads will be impacted or closed beginning ...
Jun 1, 2026
Weldon library celebrates 110 years this Friday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library is celebrating 110 years of providing the community with free knowledge, stories and resources. This event will take place from 11 a.m...
Jun 1, 2026
3 from Barren County land on Georgetown dean’s list
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Three Barren County natives were among the 277 students who earned a place on the Georgetown College dean’s list for the Spring 2026 term. Glasgow graduates Max Lee a...
Jun 1, 2026
State police release June check point locations for Barren County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky State Police Post 3 has released its traffic safety checkpoints for June. In Barren County those locations include U.S. 31-W at the Edmonson County line, U.S. 31-W...
Jun 1, 2026
Barren approved for FEMA assistance for winter storm
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 Barren County is one of 18 counties in Kentucky that has been approved for public assistance due to costs incurred during a January winter storm. Gov. Andy Beshear announ...
Jun 1, 2026