Category Archives: Local News

Glasgow man arrested on kidnapping, assault charges
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man is facing kidnapping and assault charges after he was arrested on Thursday. On Feb. 19, Glasgow police officers went to a residence on Lexington Drive in resp...
Michael Crimmins Feb 20, 2026

Barren County coroner backs Ky bill to raise coroner pay
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Coroner Tim Gibson is backing a Kentucky House proposal that would significantly raise pay for coroners across the state, including here at home. House Bill 1...
Michael Crimmins Feb 19, 2026

Allen County teen charged in double murder case
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A teenager has been arrested in connection with a double murder that occurred in Allen County Wednesday night. Following an investigation, and multiple interviews, state po...
Michael Crimmins Feb 19, 2026

Cave City tourism talks new ag expo center benefits
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 With $20 million in funding earmarked for a new agriculture expo center in Barren County, members of the Cave City Tourist and Convention Commission recently talked abou...
Will Perkins Feb 19, 2026

Nominations open for Barren Inc’s ‘Achievement in Business’ awards
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Nominations are open for the annual Achievement in Business awards, giving Glasgow and Barren County residents a chance to recognize “remarkable business leaders and ...
Michael Crimmins Feb 18, 2026

Saturday kicks off a string of shows at the Plaza Theatre
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow's historic Plaza Theatre is preparing for a full slate of concerts and performances designed to draw crowds to the downtown area, according to Plaza board member Co...
James Brown Feb 18, 2026

See scans of the full 2026 Barren County Animal Ordinance
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County animal owners will operate under new rules after the Fiscal Court approved an updated animal control ordinance on Feb. 17, 2026. According to the ordinance, t...
James Brown Feb 18, 2026

Glasgow plans phased bridge rebuild as bids come in high
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Two large-scale construction projects dominated discussion at Tuesday evening's meeting of the Glasgow Finance Committee: the bridge leading to the parking structure ...
James Brown Feb 18, 2026

Barren school district taps firm to design access road extension
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools is moving ahead with plans to further ease traffic congestion around Barren County High School. Construction of the current access road, which offshoo...
Michael Crimmins Feb 18, 2026

Glasgow man arrested for assault
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man is facing a felony assault charge after Barren County deputies say a fight earlier this month left another man with multiple facial fractures and a broken jaw...
Michael Crimmins Feb 18, 2026




