Category Archives: Local News
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
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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2026
Glasgow police release checkpoint notice for June
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Police Department has released its traffic safety checkpoints notice for June. There will be checkpoints set up along Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North J...
Jun 01, 2026
Road work on 90 between Glasgow and Cave City continues
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 traffic impact report for this week includes Ky. 90 between Glasgow and Cave City. “A project to enhance safety and eff...
May 31, 2026
Escaped Warren County inmate caught in Bowling Green
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Bowling Green man who had been wanted for a week after reportedly escaping from Warren County Regional Jail was apprehended Saturday morning. Jon Moss, 32, was captured o...
May 31, 2026
Interstate 65 in Louisville closed
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Interstate 65 will close June 1 between Interstate 264 (Watterston Expressway) and Jefferson Street, creating a two-month traffic challenge. The stretch of highway is three...
May 31, 2026