Category Archives: Local News
Barren County unemployment rate declines by nearly a percentage point
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Unemployment rates fell in 66 counties between April 2025 and April 2026, rose in 41 counties and stayed the same in 13 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Stati...
May 28, 2026
Caverna to host mental health lunch and learn event this Friday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Even though Caverna Independent recently wrapped up its school year graduating its Class of 2026, learning will not stop during summer break. The school district is invitin...
May 28, 2026
Glasgow’s Vandermolen awarded scholarship for language study in Taiwan
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Zachary Vandermolen of Glasgow is one of seven Western Kentucky University students to receive a $25,000 David L. Boren scholarship to fund his study of language in Taiwan ...
May 28, 2026
RECAP: Trojanettes face historic test in Fourth Region title game
By JAMES BROWN WCLU Sports What's better than being able to tell your children someday that you played against the No. 1 team in the nation? That was the question Barren County softball coach Daryl Mu...
May 28, 2026
Park City prepares for pipes, pageantry and play at Highland Games
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The sounds of bagpipes and traditional Scottish athletics will once again echo through Park City this weekend as the Southern Kentucky Highland Games returns for its ...
May 28, 2026
Glasgow council moves forward on Sharp Carts incentive ordinance
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow City Council moved forward Tuesday evening with the first reading of an ordinance connected to a proposed economic incentive agreement for Sharp Carts, LL...
May 28, 2026
AUDIO: Sam Terry talks about Wigwam Village historical tour
Local historian Sam Terry joined WCLU's Todd Steenbergen to discuss the upcoming tour of the Wigwam Village No. 2 in Cave City. Listen to the full interview below: https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/word...
May 27, 2026
Michael Davis named assistant superintendent for Barren County Schools
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Michael Davis has been named assistant superintendent for Barren County Schools. He has 20 years experience working for the school district, most recently serving as direct...
May 27, 2026
Billie Joe Murphy named director of nutrition services for Barren County Schools
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Billie Joe Murphy has been named as the director of nutrition services for Barren County Schools. He has 14 years of experience working in education, most recently serving ...
May 27, 2026
Barren County grand jury indicts man charged in Ava Woodcock and unborn child’s death
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man charged with murder and first-degree fetal homicide has been indicted by a Barren County grand jury. Brandon Lee Bond is charged in the shooting death of Av...
May 26, 2026