Category Archives: Local News

Barren County Detention Center released more inmates than it imprisoned in 2025
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Detention Center recorded more releases than intakes, according to Barren County Jailer Aaron Shirley. The facility, which houses inmates from Barren, Mon...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Barren County YMCA new senior wing to open this spring
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Family YMCA has announced plans to open its new senior wing this spring. The 3,000 square-foot addition to its facilities focuses on enhancing the quality...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Glasgow-Barren tourism approves two event sponsorships
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow-Barren County Tourist and Convention Commission approved two sponsorships for local events during its regular meeting on Tuesday at the tourism office. BRAWA...
Will Perkins Feb 11, 2026

Glasgow Fire Department celebrates new ladder truck with historic ceremony
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Fire Department hosted a traditional “push-in” ceremony on Feb. 11 to introduce its newest ladder truck. Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley told Glasgow News ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Barren County woman dies in house fire
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A 95-year-old woman died in a house fire in northern Barren County Tuesday evening. According to Barren County Coroner Tim Gibson, Valeria Peden died in the fire at her hom...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Glasgow man’s bond reduced after indictment on a murder charge
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow man Cory Bowles has had his bond reduced to $250,000 after being reindicted on murder charges, according to his court records. Bowles, originally arrested in May 20...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Caverna board of education to discuss audit, bonds
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Caverna Independent Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at the district’s central office to discuss key financial issues impacting ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 11, 2026

Glasgow nears completion of American Legion Park revamp
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow’s Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Feb. 9 provided significant updates on the renovation project at American Legion Park. The project, according...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

Munfordville woman arrested after making false police report
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Munfordville, Kentucky, woman was arrested after falsely making a sexual assault complaint earlier this month. Eighteen-year-old Autumn Tomlin was arrested by the ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026

Local superintendents rally behind ‘Pre-K for All’ initiative
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County’s three school superintendents all voiced their support for the Pre-K for All initiative, currently being spearheaded by Kentucky Governor Andy B...
Michael Crimmins Feb 10, 2026




