Category Archives: Local News

Barren-Metcalfe dispatchers recognized during National Week
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Before emergency crews arrive on scene, someone has already answered the call - gathering details, calming panic, and directing help where it's needed most. This week...
Michael Crimmins Apr 16, 2025

Beshear veto overridden, moment of silence bill now law
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Senate Bill 19, which requires "a moment of silence or reflection" to be observed at the beginning of the public school day lasting "at least one minute” and a...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025

Nominations open for 2025 Ky Teacher Hall of Fame
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame seeking nominations for the Class of 2025. “This prestigious honor celebrates outstanding educators across the Commonwealth w...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025

Glasgow man arrested on stolen vehicle, drug charges
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man has been arrested on stolen vehicle and drug charges. Glasgow police officer Micah Janes located a stolen vehicle on Happy Valley Road “after rec...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025

Glasgow man sentenced 30 years for child sexual abuse
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of children followed by a lifetime of supervised release, according to the Wes...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025

Public disregards park closures intended to keep people safe
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 Among the properties flooded as the area received more than 19 inches of rain April 3-5 were multiple Glasgow parks. All city parks were closed at one point...
Melinda Overstreet Apr 15, 2025

County roads, Siddens bridge discussed by Barren fiscal court
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 County roads and bridges were some of the key items discussed during the April 15 Barren County Fiscal Court meeting. In February, Barren County Judge-Executive Jami...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025

Barren County Boys and Girls club showcases new facility with open house
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on April 17 “to really show what’s going on at the Bo...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025

Education dept. begins GoTeachKY ambassadors campaign
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A familiar face in Barren County may soon grace billboards, television commercials and online as the Kentucky Department of Education begins its new campaign that "s...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025

Youth lead Cave City council meeting
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Cave City Council members found themselves at the intersection of juvenescence adventure and adult responsibility at their April meeting. From clubs, courts and curfe...
Michael Crimmins Apr 15, 2025




