Category Archives: Local News
Barren County 2026-27 budget is conservative, employee-focused
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The 2026-27 county budget is starting to take shape, with less spending than the previous year, according to members of the county administration and budget committee. Comm...
Apr 21, 2026
Planning commission advances East Main housing, bank project plans
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A zone change recommendation along East Main Street and a new development at the former Witty's site on Rogers Drive were actions taken at the Joint City-County Planning Co...
Apr 21, 2026
Barren fiscal court OKs invoices, renews 10-county workforce agreement
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Fiscal Court Magistrates approved to pay a variety of invoices and a workforce development interlocal agreement during their Tuesday, April 21 meet...
Apr 21, 2026
Muhlenkamp set to remain superintendent of Glasgow Independent Schools
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Even though his contract ends in about two months, Glasgow Independent Schools Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp is set to remain in the district's top position. After meet...
Apr 20, 2026
Glasgow Police Dept. plants tree to honor Wyatt Miller
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Police Department will plant a tree next week to honor the life of 2-year-old Wyatt Miller. “On April 3, 2026, the Glasgow, Kentucky community lost 2-year...
Apr 20, 2026
Cultural Center hosts a volunteer fair Tuesday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center is turning to the community for help as it works to preserve the stories and artifacts of Barren County. The center, which operat...
Apr 20, 2026
Glasgow Building Supply celebrates 50th years Tuesday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Building Supply is marking a major milestone with a 50th anniversary celebration set for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The locally owned business first opened its doors ...
Apr 20, 2026
BRIEF: Coleman announces gubernatorial candidacy
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new Democrat has thrown their hat into the ring, aiming to succeed Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear in 2027. Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, who has served a...
Apr 20, 2026
Barren County Fiscal Court to meet Tuesday
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several invoices are scheduled to be approved at the upcoming Barren County Fiscal Court meeting set for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Following the routine official,...
Apr 20, 2026
Glasgow native, WKU graduate Emma Bunch earns prestigious research fellowship
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow native is earning one of the nation's top honors for emerging researchers. Western Kentucky University graduate Emma Bunch, who graduated in December 2025 with a ...
Apr 20, 2026