Category Archives: Local News
South, east sides of Glasgow square closed Saturday afternoon
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two sides of Glasgow’s public square will be closed to traffic Saturday afternoon. Glasgow police announced that the south — the side opposite the Barren...
Aug 22, 2025
Barren FFA members place in several categories at state fair
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Several Barren County FFA members earned numerous top finishes at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair, both in team and individual competitions. "These results showcase the incred...
Aug 22, 2025
Glasgow housing authority discusses program migration, sinkhole issues
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Ten families will have to switch to a different housing choice voucher program, although what the process will look like is uncertain at this point. The discussion c...
Aug 22, 2025
Park City tourism approves budgets, eyes welcome sign funds
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Park City Tourist and Convention Commission convened Wednesday for a special-called meeting to handle several matters, including its budget and a new sign planned...
Aug 21, 2025
Wingstop files permit to locate in Glasgow; seeks general manager
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Wingstop has filed a permit with the building inspector’s office to locate in Glasgow. The company has filed a permit for renovations to 2381 B Happy Valley Ro...
Aug 20, 2025
Barren County magistrates to address special vehicles soon
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County magistrates are expected to weigh in on a new law allowing ATVs, minitrucks and utility terrain vehicles on county roads before the end of the year. Ke...
Aug 20, 2025
Two more lots finished at South Cooper Industrial Park
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The South Cooper Industrial Park in Glasgow has two new sites ready for development. Barren County Economic Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Maureen C...
Aug 20, 2025
WKU gets $78,000 for recovery resource centers
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Western Kentucky University recently received $78,000 from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to support collegiate recovery resource centers. Recovery resourc...
Aug 20, 2025
Child sexual abuse case forwarded to Barren County grand jury
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Barren County child sexual abuse case has been forwarded to a grand jury, which will decide whether to indict the man involved and thus elevate it to a circuit cou...
Aug 20, 2025
New Glasgow city treasurer starts job; RFPs for development property expected soon
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 Glasgow has a finance staff member, and requests for proposals for development of the former Johnson property along Cleveland Avenue may come next week. Tho...
Aug 19, 2025