Category Archives: Local News
Kentucky State Fair Board removes CEO after Supreme Court ruling
This story is based on reporting by the Kentucky Lantern’s McKenna Horsley and is published with attribution. FRANKFORT - The Kentucky State Fair Board voted Wednesday to remove Kentucky Venues ...
Jul 02, 2026
BRAWA warns Fourth of July fireworks can send pets running
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Barren County's animal shelter is urging pet owners to prepare their animals for the noise and flashes of Fourth of July fireworks. Robin Crane, vice president of the Ba...
Jul 02, 2026
Barren County sheriff warns parents about online safety during summer break
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Sheriff's Office is urging parents and guardians to pay close attention to their children's online activity as summer break gets underway. Officials say i...
Jul 02, 2026
SCRTC Announces New Fiber Internet Speeds and Pricing
STAFF REPORT GlasgowNews1 Customers of South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) will soon see faster internet speeds, lower monthly rates and expanded Wi-Fi features as the cooperati...
Jul 02, 2026
Glasgow Community Band moves free America 250 concert to Plaza Theatre amid heat advisory
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Community Band leaders say extreme heat is pushing their America 250 celebration concert indoors this week. Director Robbie Fudge said that the band decided to move...
Jul 01, 2026
KSP to conduct safety traffic checkpoints across Barren County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky State Police Post Three says it will conduct a series of safety traffic checkpoints in Barren County in areas with a higher rate of serious crashes. Troopers plan ...
Jul 01, 2026
WHAS Crusade for Children grant boosts support for Barren County students
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools has been awarded a $12,240 grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children to purchase specialized equipment for students with diverse abilities. District of...
Jul 01, 2026
Glasgow police plan July traffic safety checkpoints
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Police say drivers will see traffic safety checkpoints at several locations in the city limits throughout July. The department announced it will conduct periodic ch...
Jul 01, 2026
Revolutionary War symposium to highlight Barren County’s founding history
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Revolutionary War symposium aimed at "celebrating the Barrens" is set for Saturday, July 11, at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center in Glasgow, local historian Sam...
Jun 30, 2026
Local Fourth of July events fill up weekend calendar
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Multiple celebrations of America’s 250th birthday are coming up this Friday and Saturday. On July 3, you can head over to the Cave Area Conference Center in Cave C...
Jun 30, 2026