Category Archives: Local News
Former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath launches a second U.S. Senate bid
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern October 6, 2025 Former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath has launched a campaign for Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat, her second U.S. Senate bid after losing to long...
Oct 07, 2025
Glasgow man injured in motorcycle, tractor collision
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man was injured Friday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a tractor near the Barren and Metcalfe county line. Jacob Basham, 22, of Glasgow, was in...
Oct 06, 2025
Substitute teacher charged for alleged communication with a minor
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A woman who worked as a substitute teacher has been charged with allegedly arranging to meet with a minor for sex. Krystal Sims, 30, of Cave City, is charged with unlawfu...
Oct 06, 2025
Glasgow-area students receive Lindsey Wilson white coats
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Twenty-five Lindsey Wilson University students moved closer to their dreams of becoming nurses during a recent ceremony. Madilyn Schultz of Glasgow said she was inspired to...
Oct 06, 2025
Esters Farm Café finds new home in Park City
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Esters Farm Catering and Caf will host a grand opening Thursday, Oct. 9, at its new location at 4900 Park City-Bon Ayr Rd. Originally located in Bon Ayr, the caf oper...
Oct 06, 2025
Scavo sworn in as Park City’s mayor
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Park City Commissioners convened for a special-called meeting Friday, Oct. 3, to swear in a new mayor. Larry Poteet resigned the position last month. Commissioner and...
Oct 04, 2025
Barren County residents speak at Wood Duck hearing in Frankfort
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Heading towards a final vote, the Electric Generation and Transmission Siting Board hosted a formal hearing wherein some Barren County residents voiced their opposit...
Oct 03, 2025
Area farm, health departments awarded $44K from state
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren River District Health Department, Need More Acres Farm and the Allen County Health Department Board of Health have received $44,000 from the Kentucky Depa...
Oct 03, 2025
Barren County magistrates address special-purpose vehicles
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Hopes of driving ATVs, minitrucks and utility terrain vehicles on county roads is closer on the horizon with the unanimous approval from the Barren County Fiscal Cou...
Oct 03, 2025
Barren County gets additional $175K for bridge repairs
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court received more money from the Kentucky Department of Transportation for bridge preservation. On Oct. 2, Governor Andy Beshear announced...
Oct 02, 2025