Category Archives: Local News
Barren County Schools honors exceptional educators in 2025-26
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools has honored its 2025-26 Teachers of the Year, a group of dedicated educators who have made a significant impact in their classrooms and beyond. Superi...
Feb 16, 2026
Planning director warns bill could set ‘dangerous precedent’ if passed
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A recently filed Kentucky bill could set “a dangerous precedent” if it’s signed into law, according to Joint City-County Planning Commission Direct...
Feb 16, 2026
Barren school district approves land sale for road widening project
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County school district is selling a small piece of property to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for $61,950. The sale of the 0.17-acres property was finalized...
Feb 16, 2026
E’town man flees police in Horse Cave assault victim’s car
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 An Elizabethtown man has been arrested in connection with a Valentine's Day assault in Horse Cave. Brandon L. Wease, 43, was arrested Saturday after he allegedly fled in ...
Feb 16, 2026
Animal control ordinance leads Barren fiscal court agenda
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court will meet on Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. to address a range of important local issues. The session, open to the public, is scheduled to take place in t...
Feb 16, 2026
Caverna board outlines $2 million bond project
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Caverna Independent Schools are moving forward with a roughly $2 million construction and renovation project that would address aging roofs, campus access points and athlet...
Feb 16, 2026
Kentucky’s forest fire hazard season begins
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky’s forest fire hazard season has officially begun, lasting from Feb.15 until April 30. During this time, it is illegal to start a fire within 150 feet of wood...
Feb 15, 2026
Cave City Council to review noise ordinance, audit
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Cave City Council will convene for a special session on Monday, February 16, at 5 p.m. at City Hall. This meeting, open to the public, will focus primarily on reviewing...
Feb 15, 2026
Barren County budget committee to cover animal control ordinance Monday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Administration and Budget Committee will meet Monday, Feb. 16, to discuss the proposed animal control ordinance. The committee will meet at 4 p.m. in the ...
Feb 13, 2026
Republican registration continues to rise in Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County’s Republican Party gained nearly 50 new voters in January 2026. Ahead of the primary election, which is on May 19 and will include the judge-exec...
Feb 13, 2026