Category Archives: Local News
Fiscal court approves option-to-lease agreement with Wabuck
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A Barren County lease deal could turn the former health department into senior citizen housing. The Barren County Fiscal Court approved an option-to-lease agreement with ...
Jun 02, 2026
Barren County Judicial Center project clears $1.58 million payment as construction advances
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Construction on the new Judicial Center in Glasgow continues to advance as the project moves through critical structural phases. The Barren County Judicial Center Project D...
Jun 02, 2026
Barren fiscal court approves opioid committee, ag exp board plans
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 Barren County magistrates met for their "short" June fiscal court meeting Tuesday morning. During the meeting that lasted about 30 minutes in the court chambers on the th...
Jun 02, 2026
AUDIO: Michael Whittenburg speaks about upcoming charity motorcycle run
Michael Whittenburg joins WCLU's Todd Steenbergen to talk about an upcoming charity motorcycle run. Listen to their full conversation below: https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs....
Jun 02, 2026
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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2026