Category Archives: Local News
New tentative schedule could have justice-center construction starting in September
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 It's possible that construction could begin on a justice center for Barren County in early September, if all the parties involved keep to a strict schedule ...
May 14, 2025
Transportation cabinet pitches seatbelt safety
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding all 4.6 million Kentuckians to buckle up and properly secure children in car seats when using a motor vehicle. The a...
May 14, 2025
State police ‘actively’ searching for man with outstanding warrants, asks public assistance
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky State Police post 3 troopers are "actively seeking information" regarding the whereabouts of Nicholas Dean Bures, who also could be going by the name Dean K...
May 14, 2025
Beshear orders flags to half-staff for Peace Officer Memorial Day
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that all flags should be flown at half-staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. "Kentucky's law enforcement offi...
May 14, 2025
Former Caverna coach’s case pushed to June 23
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Terrence Miles had his case postponed by a month due to unforeseen witness complications. After a video was shared that led him to resign from both his boys’ b...
May 14, 2025
Barren County Popup licensing event scheduled for June 4
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Once again there is another licensing opportunity for residents of Barren County. Members with Kentucky licensing regional offices will be at the Lera B. Mitchell Cl...
May 14, 2025
WKU receives $5.25M gift to benefit Gatton Academy
PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni announced that the University received a $5.25 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation. Headquartered in Brist...
May 14, 2025
Nominations open for Ky chamber’s ‘Young Professional of the Year’
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual Kentucky Chamber Young Professional of the Year. The award “recognizes a young profess...
May 14, 2025
K and M buys old Happy Valley property for $500K
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Independent School District is selling the Happy Valley Elementary School building and its surrounding property for $500,000. District Superintendent Cha...
May 14, 2025
Aquatic center progresses; signups for day camp and softball ongoing
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 Despite rainy periods, construction has moved along significantly at American Legion Park over the past six weeks or so, with the pool house structure erect...
May 13, 2025