Category Archives: Local News
1 man transported after Glasgow motorcycle crash
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 One person was taken to to T.J. Samson Community Hospital after his motorcycle ran off the road on May 11. Justin Weeds was transported by Barren-Metcalfe EMS to the...
May 12, 2025
‘Fighting hunger one meal at a time’: BC Reads and Feeds Walk a Mile in Their Shoes draws crowd
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Over 200 people gathered at Beula C. Nunn Park on the Glasgow Square to participate in the annual BC Reads and Feeds “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” walk. M...
May 10, 2025
New bank, budget reading, and graduation approved by Caverna board
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Caverna Board of Education met for a brief session Thursday, May 8. A new banking agreement with German American Bank and the first reading of the district's prop...
May 09, 2025
Guthrie, McConnell file bill to expand Mammoth Cave
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Mammoth Cave National Park may soon increase its territorial area. Kentucky Representative Brett Guthrie and Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell have filed “the b...
May 09, 2025
More than 1,500 written license test appointments available
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In an effort to deal with the increased interest, especially from young people, the Kentucky State Police and Team Kentucky are hosting driver’s license events...
May 09, 2025
El Paso man charged in Barren for drug trafficking
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 An El Paso, Texas, man is charged in Barren County with third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and second-degree persistent felony offender. Chris Mark S...
May 09, 2025
Park City commissioners approve budget, enter closed session
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Park City City commissioners convened for the second time this week during a special-called meeting Thursday. The primary purpose of the meeting was to enter a closed...
May 09, 2025
‘Remarkable educators’: Barren County board honors retirees
BY WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County educators and staff members who are retiring at the end of this school year were recognized during the district's board of education meeting Thursday eveni...
May 09, 2025
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The National Weather Service office in Louisville has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Barren County until 8 p.m. on May 8. A watch is less severe than a warni...
May 08, 2025
Barren Inc announces 5 winners during Achievement in Business lunch
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several people and businesses were recognized for their contributions to Barren County during Barren Inc’s Achievement in Business Awards. The event Willow Oak...
May 08, 2025