Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow school board approves new scissor lift purchase
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Independent's board of education approved the purchase of a new scissor lift to be used throughout the entire school district. The approval came during the board...
Sep 09, 2025
Police chief, council member clash at Cave City council meeting
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Cave City City Council's monthly meeting featured a contentious exchange between Councilwoman Leticia Cline and Cave City Police Department Chief Paul Reynolds. R...
Sep 09, 2025
Kentucky misses trigger to cut income tax rate; another cut unlikely
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren Countians are unlikely to see another cut to Kentucky’s income tax rate as one of the two “triggers” set up allowing state legislators to co...
Sep 09, 2025
Barren burn ban remains in effect
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County’s burn ban remains in effect for now. Deputy Judge-Executive Garland Gilliam confirmed that the ban was still in place on Sept. 9. Barren County Judge-E...
Sep 09, 2025
Glasgow panel gets mixed audit report
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 The accounting firm that performed an audit on the City of Glasgow's financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, found that they present ...
Sep 08, 2025
Day in court: Ankney arraigned; Hanks, Houchens dates moved
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Circuit Courtroom was a hub of activity that featured an arraignment and numerous pretrial conferences on a busy Monday. In the morning, Circuit Ju...
Sep 08, 2025
Park City Commission reverses course on tax rate
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Park City Commission met in a special-called session Friday, Sept. 5, to reset its 2025-26 property tax rates after previously approving a 4-percent increase. Com...
Sep 08, 2025
GALLERY: Glasgow and Barren County first responders recognized for service
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Numerous Glasgow and Barren County first responders were honored Saturday evening during the First Responder Awards Dinner. The award winners were: Travis Atwell, Austin Tr...
Sep 08, 2025
20 people chosen for Barren Inc.’s Lead Forward class
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Lead Forward has selected 20 individuals from the private, public, and non-profit sectors for the thirty-third Leadership Barren County Class of 2025-26. These participants...
Sep 08, 2025
Scottie Singers Onstage: Glasgow High summer camp promotes performing arts
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow High School's auditorium reverberated with familiar Disney songs over the summer as a group of young students participated in the "Scottie Singers Onstage" perfo...
Sep 08, 2025