Category Archives: Local News

Glasgow council approves first nods on two ordinances
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 After lengthy discussion about a proposed ordinance that would establish an entertainment destination center within the city's downtown area, the Glasgow Co...
Melinda Overstreet Feb 24, 2025

Weather-related death toll rises to 22, Beshear urges disaster relief donations
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Twenty-two people are dead following the commonwealth’s severe flooding followed by frigid temperatures, snow and ice. Over the past week the number of weather...
Michael Crimmins Feb 24, 2025

Portions of two state roads remain flooded in Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Roughly a week since the bouts of severe weather battered the commonwealth, two Barren County state roads remain flooded. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Distric...
Michael Crimmins Feb 24, 2025

Barren County political leaders look to future after McConnell
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In the wake of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s announcement, Barren County Republicans and Democrats are looking to the future of Kentucky’s representatio...
Michael Crimmins Feb 23, 2025

Ag commissioner urges Kentuckians donate to Ag Tag program
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell urged Kentuckians to donate to the “ag tag” program and help it reach $1 million. Ag Tag money is genera...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Public invited to learn about Glasgow housing initiative
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Tonight, Glasgow residents have the opportunity to ask questions, express likes and dislikes, and provide feedback regarding the Planning Commission's proposed Urban...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Glasgow-Barren County BGC receives ‘Advocate of Youth’ award
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County recently received an advocate of the youth award from the National club for “its commitment and innovative adv...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Lengthened school days possible to compensate for multi-day closures
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 With severe flooding one day and snow, ice and frigid temperatures the next, Kentucky students are subject to multi-day hiatuses from their schooling, putting many d...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

Barren County residents could vote in city elections
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County residents may soon get the chance to vote in Glasgow, Cave City or Park City elections. Sponsored by Eastern Kentucky Representative Richard White (R),...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025

County committee discusses possible Barren government center renovations
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Discussions are underway regarding possible renovations to the second floor of the Barren County Government Center. At the Feb. 18 Building and Property Committee me...
Michael Crimmins Feb 21, 2025




